Eagles appear to have their next defensive coordinator

Dec 25, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General overall view of the Philadelphia Eagles logo at midfield during an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles appear to have their next defensive coordinator.

The Eagles dropped both Sean Desai and Matt Patricia after the team’s disappointing finish to the season. They are now searching for both a new offensive and defensive coordinator.

It looks like they have the defensive side of the ball settled.

The Miami Dolphins and Vic Fangio are mutually parting ways, we learned on Wednesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter also says that the Eagles are expected to reach a deal with Fangio.

The Dolphins and Vic Fangio have mutually agreed to part ways, sources tell me and @JFowlerESPN. Fangio now will be the top target for the Philadelphia Eagles to hire as their defensive coordinator, and a deal is expected. Miami is allowing Fangio to leave to be closer to his… pic.twitter.com/HjyMAC2S0p

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 24, 2024

Fangio, 65, is from Dunmore, Pa. He served as a consultant for the Eagles in 2022 after being fired by the Denver Broncos following a 3-year stint as their head coach. Fangio was the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator this year. The Dolphins finished 22nd in points allowed and 10th in yards allowed.

Over his lengthy coaching career, Fangio has served as a defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears and the Dolphins.

Philly’s defense ranked 30th in the league in points allowed this season and 26th in yards allowed.