Dolphins retain Josh Boyer as defensive coordinator

While the coaching staff in Miami has seen some notable changes this offseason, the man at the head of the defense will be remaining with the team. As Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper writes, Josh Boyer will be retained as the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator.

New head coach Mike McDaniel has been busy assembling his staff on the offensive side of the ball. Thursday saw the addition of Jon Embree as assistant head coach, along with Wes Welker to coach the teams’ wide receivers. The search for a new offensive coordinator also began, as the team interviewed veteran coach Curtis Johnson for the position.

On the defensive staff, though, continuity was expected given not only McDaniel’s status as a first-time HC, but the unit’s success in the latter half of the season in particular. It was reported at the beginning of the week that Boyer was one of several members of the defensive staff McDaniel would be trying to keep in place, so this news isn’t a surprise.

Boyer, 45, began his NFL coaching career with the Patriots in 2006, where he worked with the team’s secondary. When Brian Flores left Foxborough to take the HC job with the Dolphins in 2019, Boyer followed. After one season working with Miami’s cornerbacks, he replaced Patrick Graham at the DC role.

The Dolphins tied for fifth in the NFL in sacks this past season, with 48, giving up scoring (21.9) and yardage (337.5) totals that are more than respectable, given the team’s offensive struggles. With a familiar face at the helm in 2022, they’ll look to build on that foundation.