REPORT: Miami Dolphins request interview with Bills’ coach for vacant defensive coordinator job

<div><figure> <img alt="NFL: DEC 28 Bills at Patriots" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Yx5loVM27SYdkApUIamUkYTyPjA=/0x0:3900x2600/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73088058/1230350978.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Miami Dolphins request interview with Bills linebacker coach Bobby Babich in search to fill vacant defensive coordinator position.</p> <p id="Zm6X7b">The <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a>’ search for a new defensive coordinator is taking shape with Adam Schefter’s recent report that the club will be<a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/2024/1/26/24051725/brandon-staley-scheduled-to-meet-with-miami-dolphins-for-vacant-defensive-coordinator-position"> interviewing former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley</a> over the weekend.</p> <p id="NKLGSD"></p> <p id="kwg7XK">We can now add another name to the mix. </p> <p id="pSB3Bf"></p> <p id="oecNPE">According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Dolphins have requested an interview with <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> linebackers coach Bobby Babich for their vacant defensive coordinator position. </p> <p id="G0EpTu"></p> <div id="6DWHQO"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dolphins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dolphins</a> requested an interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bills</a> LBs coach Bobby Babich for their defensive coordinator job, per source.<br><br>That's three for Babich, who has emerged as a top young candidate.</p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1750971076245352913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2024</a> </blockquote> </div> <p id="vqik3F"></p> <p id="cW96Z4">Babich — who is just 40 years of age — has also drawn interest from the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> and <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> this offseason. </p> <p id="texMsp"><br>Babich has been with the Bills since 2017. He previously worked with their safety group before moving into his current role ahead of the 2022 season. </p> <p id="wNmp3w"></p> <p id="ABWAZX">The Dolphins’ search is still in its infancy, with the team reportedly interested in casting a wide net. We will keep you updated as more candidates emerge. </p></div>