Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator history
Vic Fangio
Fangio is the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins since the 2023 season. Fangio's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 11-6-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fangio in playoff games.
Josh Boyer
Boyer was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Boyer in playoff games.
Patrick Graham
Graham was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2019 season. Graham's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history.
Matt Burke
Burke was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Burke's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 13-19-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history.
Vance Joseph
Joseph was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2016 season. Joseph's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 10-6-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Joseph in playoff games.
Kevin Coyle
Coyle was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2012-2015 seasons, a total of four years.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years. Nolan's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 13-19-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history.
Paul Pasqualoni
Pasqualoni was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years. Pasqualoni's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pasqualoni in playoff games.
Dom Capers
Capers was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2007 season. Capers' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 1-15-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history.
Richard Smith
Smith was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 season. Smith's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history.
Jim Bates
Bates was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 2000-2004 seasons, a total of five years. Bates' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 45-35-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2000-2001) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Bates in playoff games.
George Hill
Hill was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. Hill's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 45-35-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1995, 1997-1999) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Hill in playoff games.
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Fangio | 2023 | 11-6-0 | 64.7% | 0-1 |
| Josh Boyer | 2020-2022 | 28-22-0 | 56.0% | 0-1 |
| Patrick Graham | 2019 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Matt Burke | 2017-2018 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Vance Joseph | 2016 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Kevin Coyle | 2012-2015 | 24-28-0 | 46.2% | 0-0 |
| Mike Nolan | 2010-2011 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Paul Pasqualoni | 2008-2009 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Dom Capers | 2007 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Richard Smith | 2005 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim Bates | 2000-2004 | 45-35-0 | 56.3% | 1-2 |
| George Hill | 1995-1999 | 45-35-0 | 56.3% | 2-4 |
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator facts
- George Hill was the first defensive coordinator in Dolphins history in 1995.
- George Hill and Jim Bates coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's defensive coordinator at five seasons.
- Vic Fangio is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.