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Dolphins to Interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham
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Dolphins to Interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham

Originally posted on Dolphins Talk  |  By Mike Oliva  |  Last updated Jan 13, 2026 4:26 PM ET

Dolphins to Interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham

Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports the Dolphins have requested an interview with the LV Raiders defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham.

Graham was the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator for one season in 2019, Brian Flores’ first season in Miami.

He requested to leave after one season because of his clashes with Flores.

Since leaving Miami, he was the defensive coordinator of the NY Giants for two seasons, and the LV Raiders since 2022.

Graham is a highly thought-of defensive coordinator around the league, and this wouldn’t be his first head coaching interview this cycle.

In 2018 Graham was with the Green Bay Packers as a linebackers coach/run-game coordinator so he does have ties to John-Eric Sullivan, Miami’s new general manager.

Graham is on a long list of people the Dolphins have interest in and requested to interview.

The updated list includes

Klint Kubiak, Seattle OC

Kevin Stefanski, Former Browns HC

John Harbaugh, Former Ravens HC

Jesse Minter, Chargers DC

Jeff Hafley, Packers DC

Chris Shula, Rams DC

Kelvin Shephard, Lions DC

Robert Saleh, 49ers DC

Many fans want the Dolphins to hire a head coach with prior head coaching experience. We will see if Miami takes that route.

I am positive they will hire the candidate who vibes well and shares the same vision as new general manager John-Eric Sullivan.

This article first appeared on Dolphins Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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