History of Joe Barry in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 23, 2024

Joe Barry is an American football coach who is currently the linebackers coach and run game coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. He has a long history in the NFL, having worked for various teams such as the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers. His roles have included assistant head coach, linebackers coach, and defensive coordinator. He comes from a football family, as his father, Mike Barry, was also a coach.

July 5, 1970: Joe Barry's Birth

On July 5, 1970, Joe Barry was born.

1989: Start of University of Michigan Football Career

Joe Barry began playing linebacker for the University of Michigan football team in 1989.

1990: Transfer to University of Southern California

In 1990, Joe Barry transferred to the University of Southern California, where he continued his football career.

1994: Coaching Career Begins at USC

Joe Barry began his coaching career in 1994 as a video coordinator at his alma mater, the University of Southern California (USC).

1995: Transition to Graduate Assistant at USC

In 1995, Joe Barry transitioned to a graduate assistant role at USC, focusing on the defensive line.

1996: Linebackers and Defensive Ends Coach at Northern Arizona University

Joe Barry became the linebackers and defensive ends coach at Northern Arizona University in 1996.

1998: Departure from Northern Arizona University

Joe Barry finished his time as linebackers and defensive ends coach at Northern Arizona University in 1998.

1999: Linebackers Coach at UNLV

Joe Barry started working as the linebackers coach at UNLV in 1999.

2000: Defensive Quality Control Coach for the San Francisco 49ers

In 2000, Joe Barry was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive quality control coach.

2001: Linebackers Coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Joe Barry became the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2001.

2002: Super Bowl XXXVII Victory with the Buccaneers

In 2002, Joe Barry was part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff that won Super Bowl XXXVII against the Oakland Raiders.

2007: Defensive Coordinator for the Detroit Lions

Joe Barry was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2007.

December 21, 2008: Press Conference Controversy

On December 21, 2008, a Detroit News sports columnist made an inappropriate comment about Joe Barry's performance as the Lions' defensive coordinator, leading to criticism and the columnist's resignation.

January 6, 2009: Resignation of Detroit News Columnist

Following a controversial comment about Joe Barry, the Detroit News columnist involved resigned on January 6, 2009.

2009: Return to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In 2009, Joe Barry returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their linebackers coach.

January 26, 2010: Brief Stint with Jacksonville Jaguars and Return to USC

Joe Barry was hired as the linebackers coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars but was released the same day to take the same position at USC.

2012: Linebackers Coach for the San Diego Chargers

Joe Barry began working as the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in 2012.

2013: Retention by New Chargers Head Coach

Joe Barry was retained as the Chargers' linebackers coach under new head coach Mike McCoy in 2013.

2015: Defensive Coordinator for the Washington Redskins

Joe Barry was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins in 2015.

2016: Dismissal from the Washington Redskins

Joe Barry was let go from his position as the defensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins in 2016.

January 14, 2017: Assistant Head Coach and Linebackers Coach for the Los Angeles Rams

On January 14, 2017, Joe Barry was appointed as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams.

February 8, 2021: Defensive Coordinator for the Green Bay Packers

Joe Barry took on the role of defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers on February 8, 2021.

2023: Packers' Playoff Victory as #7 Seed

The Green Bay Packers, under Joe Barry's defensive coordination, became the first #7 seed to reach the Divisional Round after winning their 2023 Wild Card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys.