Tag: Josh Boyer

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Josh Boyer is seen on the sidelines during the football game between the New York Jets and host Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, FL.

Dolphins fire DC Josh Boyer after 3 seasons

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The Miami Dolphins on Thursday parted ways with defensive coordinator Josh Boyer and three other defensive assistants.

Boyer, 45, has been with the Dolphins for the past four seasons, the last three as defensive coordinator, promoted by former head coach Brian Flores in 2020.

“I am grateful for Josh’s contributions this year and throughout his tenure with the Dolphins,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said in a statement. “The defense made strides through the season, so coming to this decision was not easy, but ultimately I feel it is in the best long-term interests of the Miami Dolphins and the continued growth of our players and team.”

The Dolphins also fired safeties coach Steve Gregory, outside linebackers coach Ty McKenzie and assistant linebackers coach Steve Ferentz.

McDaniel, who just completed his first season as head coach, inherited most of the defensive staff from Flores’ short tenure as head coach.

The Dolphins finished 18th in total defense (337.8 yards per game), 24th in scoring defense (23.5) and 27th in passing defense (234.8 ypg).

–Field Level Media

Aug 14, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Josh Boyer watches the game against the Chicago Bears from the sideline during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Dolphins retaining DC Josh Boyer

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New Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel will retain defensive coordinator Josh Boyer, multiple outlets reported Friday.

Boyer joined former coach Brian Flores’ staff in 2019, working that season as the cornerbacks coach and defensive passing game coordinator. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2020.

The Dolphins finished 15th in total defense and 16th in scoring defense in 2021. Miami allowed just 11.7 points per game during a seven-game winning streak from Nov. 7 to Dec. 27.

Boyer, 45, previously worked under Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots as a defensive assistant (2006-08), defensive backs coach (2009-11) and cornerbacks coach (2012-18).

–Field Level Media