MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that it has fired defensive coordinator Josh Boyer, a single of the first substantial staff variations designed by head coach Mike McDaniel.
“I am grateful for Josh’s contributions this yr and during his tenure with the Dolphins,” McDaniel mentioned in a composed statement. “The protection created strides through the period, so coming to this choice was not quick, but in the long run I truly feel it is in the very best long-phrase pursuits of the Miami Dolphins and the continued advancement of our gamers and team.”
The group also parted ways with safeties mentor Steve Gregory, exterior linebackers coach Ty McKenzie and assistant linebackers coach Steve Ferentz.
Boyer joined the workforce underneath earlier head coach Brian Flores as the Dolphins seemed to shore up its protection.
But the defense for the team, which ended its year with a reduction to the Buffalo Expenses final Sunday, struggled this previous calendar year and did not fare perfectly in various crucial efficiency indicators, which includes takeaways, crimson zone defense and points allowed for each game.
According to the Miami Herald, Boyer initially commenced with the team as defensive go activity coordinator and cornerbacks coach prior to he was elevated to defensive coordinator before the 2020 period,
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