Eagles to hire Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator minutes after being fired

Not even 24 hours after being let go by the Miami Dolphins after just one season, Vic Fangio made his way to Philadelphia Thursday morning to become the Eagles’ next defensive coordinator.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news.

Former Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is traveling to Philadelphia this morning to officially sign the contract to become the Eagles’ new defensive coordinator, per @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/CmnIepzELT
— Philly Sports Reports (@PhlySprtsReprts) January 25, 2024

The 65-year-old has a ton of coaching experience in the NFL with seven different teams. The Eagles will be his eighth. He has been in charge of the defense for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Dolphins as a defensive coordinator and the Denver Broncos as a head coach. The Eagles are employing an accomplished defensive coach who will be able to take totally take over on defense.

During the 2022 season, Fangio was a consultant with the Eagles and mostly kept his involvement under wraps. With this, Fangio already has established relationships with head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman.