NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on January 28 that the Miami Dolphins hired Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator.

The New England Patriots are interviewing a top Miami Dolphins assistant for the defensive coordinator role. Outside linebacker coach Ryan Crow, who worked for newly hired Patriots coach Mike Vrabel when he was the head coach with the Tennessee Titans, is viewed as a candidate to lead Vrabel’s defense according to ESPN.

The Miami Dolphins Special Teams has a new leader this offseason. Here’s everything we know about Craig Aukerman. #FinsUp

Aukerman, 48, began his coaching career in 2000 and entered the NFL ranks as a defensive assistant with the Denver Broncos in 2010. He eventually transitioned to special teams while an assistant with the Jacksonville Jaguars and became the special teams coordinator for the San Diego Chargers in 2016.

The New England Patriots are set to start a new era under Mike Vrabel. The former linebacker returned to Foxborough one year after his tenure with the Tennessee Titans ended.

The Miami Dolphins already have had two changes on their coaching ... The New England Patriots, who just hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, have requested permission to interview outside linebackers Ryan Crow to become their defensive coordinator ...

OC intrigue: In his first week as Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel began meeting with members of the ... such as Philadelphia Eagles inside linebackers coach Bobby King, Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow and Titans passing-game coordinator ...

Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Miami is hiring Craig Aukerman for the role. Aukerman, 48, last coached in 2023 when he was the Titans’ special teams coordinator under Mike Vrabel. He has served as special teams coordinator for all of Vrabel’s six seasons as Tennessee’s head coach.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.

Terrell Williams, Detroit Lions run game coordinator and defensive line coach, speaks with players on the sideline during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31. (Jake May | MLive.com) Mike Vrabel has his sights set on his next Patriots defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.