Leslie Frazier will reportedly speak to a 2023 playoff participant about an NFL comeback.
Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Miami Dolphins will interview Frazier for their defensive coordinator position. They recently parted ways with Vic Fangio, who landed the same role with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Former #Bills defensive coordinator and NFL head coach Leslie Frazier is interviewing with the #Dolphins this week for their defensive coordinator role, per sources.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 29, 2024
Frazier has spent over two decades in the NFL with numerous teams. He’s served as a defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and most recently the Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo boasted a top-five defense in four of Frazier’s six seasons with the organization. The Bills allowed an NFL-low 272.8 yards and 17.0 points per game in 2021 before ceding the fourth-fewest yards and second-fewest points in 2022.
Following the 13-3 season, Frazier decided to take a year away from coaching with plans on returning in 2024.
Frazier also served as Minnesota’s head coach from 2011 to 2013 after closing 2010 in the interim role. The Vikings went 21-32-1 with one playoff appearance.
Before suffering a first-round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami notched its most wins in a single season (11) since 2008 with help from the NFL’s top-ranked offense. Despite ranking 22nd in points allowed, the team ranked 10th in total defense.
However, only the Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals allowed more fourth-quarter points. Miami also surrendered touchdowns on 35 of 54 opposing red-zone trips.
The Dolphins have also interviewed linebackers coach Anthony Campanile and former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley. They’ve requested an interview with one of Frazier’s former staffers, Bills linebackers coach Bobby Babich