How Vic Fangio built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Vic Fangio is an American football coach, currently the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles. He previously served as head coach of the Denver Broncos. A coaching veteran with 33 seasons of NFL experience, Fangio has spent 20 of the last 24 seasons as a defensive coordinator in the NFL or college. He's held defensive coordinator positions with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Stanford University, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Carolina Panthers.
In 1979, Vic Fangio returned to his high school as the linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.
In 1981, Vic Fangio continued as the linebackers coach and defensive coordinator at his high school.
In 1982, Buddy Ryan stayed with the Bears as defensive coordinator under newly arrived head coach Mike Ditka.
In 1982, Vic Fangio served as the defensive coordinator at Milford Academy.
In 1984, Vic Fangio became a defensive assistant coach for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the USFL.
In 1986, Vic Fangio began his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints as the team's linebackers coach.
In 1994, Vic Fangio concluded his tenure with the New Orleans Saints, during which the team's defense was consistently ranked among the NFL's best.
In 1995, Vic Fangio joined the Carolina Panthers as the defensive coordinator for their inaugural season.
In 1998, Vic Fangio concluded his tenure as the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, during which the team advanced to the NFC Championship Game in their second season.
In 1999, Vic Fangio began coaching the defense for the Indianapolis Colts under head coach Jim Mora Sr.
In 2001, Vic Fangio concluded his tenure coaching the defense for the Indianapolis Colts.
In 2002, Vic Fangio joined the Houston Texans as the defensive coordinator.
In 2005, Vic Fangio concluded his role as the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans.
In 2006, Vic Fangio joined the Baltimore Ravens as a special assistant to the head coach/defensive assistant.
In 2009, Vic Fangio coached the linebackers for the Baltimore Ravens, including All-Pro Ray Lewis.
In 2010, Vic Fangio was the defensive coordinator for the Stanford Cardinal under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
In 2011, Vic Fangio followed Jim Harbaugh to the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator.
On January 15, 2015, Vic Fangio was released from his contract by the San Francisco 49ers after Jim Harbaugh was let go.
On January 19, 2015, Vic Fangio agreed in principle to become the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears.
In 2017, Vic Fangio assumed the position of outside linebackers coach in addition to his role as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears.
On January 3, 2018, Vic Fangio interviewed for the head coaching position with the Chicago Bears.
On January 10, 2019, Vic Fangio was hired as the 17th head coach of the Denver Broncos.
On October 6, 2019, Vic Fangio recorded his first career win as head coach in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
On October 10, 2022, it was reported that Vic Fangio had been hired by the Philadelphia Eagles to serve as a consultant.
On February 15, 2023, Vic Fangio was officially hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.
On January 24, 2024, Vic Fangio and the Miami Dolphins mutually agreed to part ways, allowing Fangio to be closer to his family in Pennsylvania.
On January 27, 2024, Vic Fangio returned to the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's defensive coordinator.
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