The Miami Dolphins are promoting senior passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik to offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports Saturday.
Slowik, a 38-year-old who previously served as the Houston Texans’ OC from 2023-24, also interviewed for the Philadelphia Eagles’ OC opening this cycle.
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Slowik helped Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud hit the ground running in the pros, as Stroud went from Ohio State star to NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023. Stroud threw 23 touchdowns against just five picks, recording the lowest interception rate in the league while making the Pro Bowl.
Houston went from worst to first in the AFC South and reached the divisional round of the playoffs, starting the best three-season stretch in the young franchise’s history.
But Slowik wasn’t around for the latest leg.
Following his breakthrough 2023 campaign, which was followed by head-coaching interviews and, ultimately, a reported raise from the Texans, he took a significant step back during the 2024 season.
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Although Houston won 10 games and the division again, Stroud was sacked a whopping 52 times, the second most in the NFL that season. His numbers were worse in practically every category. Perhaps most notably, his interception rate hiked up from 1% to 2.3%.
The Texans went from being tied for 13th in scoring (22.2 points per game) in 2023 to ranking 19th in that category (21.9 points per game) in 2024. The unit frequently sputtered in second halves. It finished tied for 19th in third-down conversion rate (37.7%) and ranked 26th in red-zone touchdown percentage (49.1%).
And, so, Slowik was fired, along with offensive line coach Chris Strausser and assistant O-line coach Cole Popovich.
It’s worth noting, however, that, even after an OC change, Stroud is still looking to match his rookie-season success. While he played better in 2025 than he did in 2024, his turnover-ridden playoff performances raised eyebrows.
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Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had initially brought Slowik over from San Francisco, where they overlapped for six seasons with the 49ers.
This past offseason, Slowik joined the Dolphins. He worked on Mike McDaniel’s offensive staff and will now serve as Jeff Hafley’s play-caller.
Miami moved on from McDaniel and hired Hafley as its next head coach. Hafley is a defensive coach who spent the past two seasons coordinating the Green Bay Packers on that side of the ball.
Just as it was important for Hafley to find the right OC, it will be critical for Slowik and Hafley to identify the team’s quarterback for next season. With the Tua Tagovailoa era likely over in Miami, the Dolphins will now explore their options at the position.