{"id":726090,"date":"2026-02-03T11:15:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/726090\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:15:17","slug":"dolphins-retain-two-defensive-assistants-the-splash-zone-2-3-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/726090\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins retain two defensive assistants \u2013 The Splash Zone 2\/3\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"297\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/d95f929679ad4b51706013f5b719c5d5.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Jeff Hafley has been busy assembling his coaching staff with the latest news reporting he will retain two defensive assistants that were on staff with the Miami Dolphins last year. Linebackers coach Joe Barry will be sticking around and funny enough, Barry was replaced by Hafley when the Green Bay Packers decided to make a change at defensive coordinator. Defensive line coach Austin Clark will also be staying put as he has done a fabulous job with the d-line since joining in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day\u2019s round-up below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/dolphins\/onsi\/news\/latest-updates-on-2025-dolphins-coaches-former-coordinator-lands-new-job-01kgfhwwmhva\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Latest Updates on 2025 Dolphins Coaches, Former Coordinator Lands New Job;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Latest Updates on 2025 Dolphins Coaches, Former Coordinator Lands New Job<br \/><\/a>The Miami Dolphins will be retaining a select handful of assistant coaches<\/p>\n<p>Dolphins Offensive Line<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/dolphins\/onsi\/news\/dolphins-2025-offensive-line-report-card-a-tale-of-extremes-01kgd4vszadp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins 2025 Offensive Line Report Card: A Tale of Extremes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolphins 2025 Offensive Line Report Card: A Tale of Extremes<br \/><\/a>It wasn\u2019t always pretty, but the Dolphins locked down two offensive line stars in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Dolphins Linebackers<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/dolphins-jordyn-brooks-made-183-111129018.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins\u2019 Jordyn Brooks, who made 183 tackles: \u2018I didn\u2019t do enough\u2019;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphins\u2019 Jordyn Brooks, who made 183 tackles: \u2018I didn\u2019t do enough\u2019<br \/><\/a>He made 183 tackles, more than any other player in the NFL this season.<\/p>\n<p>Dolphins Offseason<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/dolphins\/onsi\/news\/miami-dolphins-2026-7-round-mock-draft-post-senior-bowl-predictions-01kg8gh39ed8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Miami Dolphins 2026 7-Round Mock Draft: Post-Senior Bowl Predictions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Miami Dolphins 2026 7-Round Mock Draft: Post-Senior Bowl Predictions<br \/><\/a>The Senior Bowl provided valuable insight into what the Dolphins might do in the draft.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atozsports.com\/nfl\/miami-dolphins-news\/dolphins-7-round-2026-nfl-mock-draft-post-senior-bowl-sonny-styles-zion-young-jeff-hafley-defense\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Senior Bowl fallout offers new faces as mid-round targets for Miami;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolphins 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Senior Bowl fallout offers new faces as mid-round targets for Miami<\/a><br \/>The first landmark of the NFL Draft cycle has passed. How does it change the forecast?<\/p>\n<p>Phinsider News You May Have Missed<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephinsider.com\/the-splash-zone-miami-dolphins-news\/114863\/grading-the-dolphins-tight-ends-the-splash-zone-2-2-26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Grading the Dolphins tight ends \u2013 The Splash Zone 2\/2\/26;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Grading the Dolphins tight ends \u2013 The Splash Zone 2\/2\/26<br \/><\/a>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephinsider.com\/general\/114968\/dolphins-sign-linebackers-coach-joe-barry-to-extended-contract\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins sign linebackers coach Joe Barry to extended contract;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolphins sign linebackers coach Joe Barry to extended contract<br \/><\/a>Joe Barry is staying in Miami for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephinsider.com\/miami-dolphins-news\/114989\/dolphins-to-retain-austin-clark?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&amp;utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins to retain Austin Clark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolphins to retain Austin Clark<br \/><\/a>Miami\u2019s defensive line coach since 2021 will remain with organization.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephinsider.com\/miami-dolphins-draft\/114995\/dolphins-projected-for-zero-compensatory-selections-in-2026-nfl-draft?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&amp;utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins projected for zero compensatory selections in 2026 NFL Draft;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolphins projected for zero compensatory selections in 2026 NFL Draft<br \/><\/a>Dolphins still own five top-100 selections in draft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephinsider.com\/miami-dolphins-news\/115006\/anthony-weaver-leaves-miami-dolphins-for-baltimore-ravens?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&amp;utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Anthony Weaver leaves Miami Dolphins for Baltimore Ravens;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Anthony Weaver leaves Miami Dolphins for Baltimore Ravens<br \/><\/a>Weaver to become defensive coordinator for Ravens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephinsider.com\/miami-dolphins-news\/115014\/phinsider-question-of-the-day-what-concerns-you-edition?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&amp;utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Phinsider Question Of The Day: What Concerns You Edition;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Phinsider Question Of The Day: What Concerns You Edition<br \/><\/a>We ask Miami Dolphins fans for their biggest concerns surrounding the new staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jeff Hafley has been busy assembling his coaching staff with the latest news reporting he will retain 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