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.
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.
January 24, 2024: Dismissal from the Green Bay Packers
Joe Barry was fired from his position as defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers on January 24, 2024.