Josh Boyer steps down as Dolphins defensive coordinator

Dolphins made several moves to their defensive coaching staff

MIAMI – The dolphins fired Josh Boyer after four seasons with the franchise, the last three as defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday.

In addition to Josh Boyerthe dolphins they also fired the safeties coach Steve Gregoryto outside linebackers coach Ty McKenzie and assistant linebackers coach Steve Ferentz.

“I am grateful for Josh’s contributions this year and during his time in the dolphins“said the coach. Mike McDaniel it’s a statement. “The defense advanced throughout the season, so making this decision was not easy, but ultimately, I think it’s in the best long-term interests of the players.” dolphins and the continued growth of our players and team.”

The dolphins suffered several season-ending injuries to key starters including cornerbacks Byron Jones Y Nik Needhamthe deep Brandon Jones and defensive end emmanuel ogbah. To revive their depleted defense, in November they traded for Pro Bowl linebacker Bradley Chubsigning him to a five-year, $110 million contract days after acquiring him.

Yes ok Miami possessed the fourth-best run defense, he also ranked 21st in aggregate expected defensive points, 22nd in sacks per pass attempt, and 24th in points allowed per game and third-down percentage. A defense that ranked in the top 10 in takeaways in each of the previous two years struggled to generate turnovers in 2022, finishing with just 14 takeaways, tied for second fewest in the league. nfl.

Josh Boyer was retained on staff after the dolphins they fired the then coach Brian Flores after the 2021 season in hopes that his unit could maintain the productivity of the second half of last season.

Boyer first came to Miami in 2019 with Brian Flores. Before his arrival in the south of FloridaBoyer spent 12 years with the New England Patriots as a defensive assistant, safeties coach, and cornerbacks coach.

The position of defensive coordinator of the dolphins should be an attractive position, with players like Xavien Howard, Jevon Holland, Christian Wilkins, Jaelan Phillips and Chubb, all under contract for at least next season.