Miami Dolphins OLB coach Ryan Crow arrested on domestic battery charges

Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested on Friday in Fort Lauderdale, per Julian Quintana of NBC 6 South Florida. Crow, 37, has been charged with battery for touching or striking a victim in a domestic incident.

As of Friday morning, Crow was being held in Broward County’s main jail without bond. The Dolphins issued a statement on Crow’s arrest. He has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately.

“We are aware of the serious matter involving Ryan Crow and are currently gathering more information. Ryan has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. We have been in communication with the NFL and will reserve further comment at this time.”

Crow is in his second season on head coach Mike McDaniel‘s coaching staff. He previously worked for the Tennessee Titans.

Dolphins open up 2025 season next Sunday

The Dolphins open up the 2025 NFL season in just nine days, a road contest against the Indianapolis Colts. Miami is coming off an 8-9 season in which they failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2021.

General manager Chris Grier has spent big in recent years, with not much to show for it. This season saw Grier trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers, while safety Jevon Holland signed with the New York Giants in free agency.

“It’s just not sustainable the way the contracts are with players and what they’re making now,” Grier said Wednesday, via NFL.com. “So, in terms of directive, no; for us, it was just good business sense working through it and trying to find value. But we also had to get younger, so we added younger players.

“Like a year ago, we were one of a couple teams with all the one-year vet contracts and stuff, so we’re in a different spot now, adding the young players. That’s the direction we’re going right now, and we’ve been very happy so far.”

That being said, Grier isn’t viewing this season as the start of a rebuild. The goal is to win in 2025.

“In terms of reset, it was just talking about the money philosophy and spending and stuff. But like I told you, we were always going to try to win this season,” Grier said. “It’s all about winning in 2025.”