Philadelphia Eagles
Vic Fangio
Defensive Coordinator
Biography
One of the most respected defensive minds in football, Vic Fangio was named defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2024 offseason. He brings 38 years of experience to the coaching staff, including 25 as a coordinator, and has mentored five Pro Football Hall of Famers (Kevin Greene, Rickey Jackson, Ray Lewis, Sam Mills, Patrick Willis) as well as the 1991 NFL Defensive Player of the Year (Pat Swilling) during his career.
In 2023, Fangio oversaw the Miami Dolphins' defense and helped the team earn a spot in the AFC playoff picture. Under his direction, Miami produced the 10th-ranked total defense (318.3 ypg) in the NFL while tallying a franchise-record 56 sacks (third in NFL) and four defensive scores. Prior to his stint with the Dolphins, Fangio spent the 2022 season as a consultant for the Eagles, when the team advanced to Super Bowl LVII.
Fangio served as the head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2019-21. In 2021, with Fangio as their defensive play caller, the Broncos finished third in scoring defense (18.9 ppg) and red zone defense (50.0 pct.) and eighth in total defense (326.1 ypg). Denver also became the first team since 1995 to lead the NFL in red zone defense in back-to-back years (47.5 pct. in 2020; 39.1 pct. in 2019). Several players earned Pro Bowl honors under Fangio's leadership, including defensive end Bradley Chubb (2020), linebacker Von Miller (2019) and safety Justin Simmons (2020, '21). Additionally, Simmons earned Associated Press second-team All-Pro recognition in 2019.
From 2015-18, Fangio coordinated the Chicago Bears' defense. In 2018, he was named the AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year after his unit led the league in scoring defense (17.7 ppg), rushing defense (80.0 ypg), yards per play (4.8), takeaways (35), and interceptions (27).
Before the Bears, Fangio spent four years as the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator (2011-14). In that span, the 49ers made three playoff appearances, won two NFC West crowns, reached three NFC Championship games, and captured a conference title to play in Super Bowl XLVII.