The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to hire Vic Fangio, 65, as their new defensive coordinator, following his departure from the Miami Dolphins. Fangio's extensive NFL career spans 37 years, with notable roles as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and head coach of the Denver Broncos. He was also an Eagles consultant last season. His appointment comes after the Eagles parted ways with former defensive coordinator Sean Desai and opted not to retain defensive assistant Matt Patricia.

By the Numbers
  • Fangio's 2015-18 stint as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears saw the defense lead the league in points allowed per game at 17.7.
  • During his one season with the Miami Dolphins, Fangio's defense finished with the third-most sacks at 56 and ranked eighth in forced turnovers (27).
State of Play
  • Vic Fangio, with 37 years of NFL experience, is set to take over as the Philadelphia Eagles' new defensive coordinator.
  • His hiring follows the departure of former Eagles defensive coordinator Sean Desai and the decision not to bring back defensive assistant Matt Patricia.
Bottom Line

The Eagles' hire of Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator underscores the team's focus on strengthening its defensive strategy and leadership, as they seek to enhance their performance in the upcoming seasons.