Victor Mick Fangio is an American football coach with a long and impressive career. He currently works as the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles. Before this, he was the head coach for the Denver Broncos. With 41 years of coaching experience, including 33 seasons in the NFL, he has spent much of his career as a defensive coordinator. He has also held defensive coordinator positions for various teams like the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Stanford University.
August 22, 1958: Birth of Vic Fangio
Vic Fangio was born on August 22, 1958.
1975: Fangio Plays Safety at Dunmore High School
In 1975, Vic Fangio played safety at Dunmore High School in Pennsylvania.
1979: Fangio Begins Coaching Career at Dunmore High School
Vic Fangio returned to his alma mater, Dunmore High School, in 1979 to begin his coaching career as the linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.
1981: Fangio Continues Coaching at Dunmore High School
Vic Fangio continued his coaching tenure at Dunmore High School in 1981.
1982: Buddy Ryan Stays with Bears Under New Head Coach Mike Ditka
The last time a Chicago Bears defensive coordinator stayed on under a new head coach was in 1982 when Buddy Ryan remained with the team after Mike Ditka's arrival.
1982: Fangio Becomes Defensive Coordinator at Milford Academy
Vic Fangio became the defensive coordinator at Milford Academy in 1982.
1984: Fangio Joins Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars as Defensive Assistant Coach
Vic Fangio joined the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) as a defensive assistant coach in 1984.
1986: Fangio Begins NFL Career with New Orleans Saints
Vic Fangio started his NFL coaching career in 1986 as the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints.
1994: Fangio's Tenure with New Orleans Saints Ends
After nine seasons, Vic Fangio's time with the New Orleans Saints came to an end in 1994.
1995: Fangio Joins Carolina Panthers
Vic Fangio joined the Carolina Panthers as their defensive coordinator in 1995, their inaugural season.
1998: Fangio's Time with Carolina Panthers Concludes
Vic Fangio's time as the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers ended in 1998.
1999: Fangio Hired as Colts' Defensive Coordinator
Vic Fangio joined the Indianapolis Colts as their defensive coordinator in 1999.
2001: Fangio's Time with Colts Ends
Vic Fangio's stint as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts concluded in 2001.
2002: Fangio Becomes Defensive Coordinator for Houston Texans
In 2002, Vic Fangio became the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans, another first-year team.
2005: Fangio's Time with Texans Ends
Vic Fangio's tenure as the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans ended in 2005.
2006: Fangio Joins Baltimore Ravens
Vic Fangio joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2006 as a special assistant to the head coach and defensive assistant.
2009: Fangio Coaches Linebackers for Ravens
In 2009, Vic Fangio coached the linebackers for the Baltimore Ravens, including All-Pro Ray Lewis.
2010: Fangio Becomes Stanford Cardinal's Defensive Coordinator
Vic Fangio served as the defensive coordinator for the Stanford Cardinal in 2010.
2011: Fangio Reunites with Jim Harbaugh at San Francisco 49ers
Vic Fangio joined the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator in 2011, reuniting with head coach Jim Harbaugh.
2014: Chicago Bears Defense Ranked 30th
Prior to Fangio's arrival, the Chicago Bears defense was ranked 30th in 2014.
January 15, 2015: Fangio Released from 49ers
Following Jim Harbaugh's departure, Vic Fangio was released from his contract with the San Francisco 49ers on January 15, 2015.
January 19, 2015: Fangio Becomes Chicago Bears' Defensive Coordinator
Vic Fangio agreed to become the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears on January 19, 2015.
2017: Fangio Takes on Additional Role as Outside Linebackers Coach
Following the departure of Clint Hurtt, Vic Fangio assumed the role of outside linebackers coach in addition to his defensive coordinator duties in 2017.
2017: Fangio's Contract Expires with Bears
Vic Fangio's contract with the Chicago Bears expired following the 2017 season.
January 3, 2018: Fangio Interviews for Bears' Head Coaching Position
With his contract expiring, Vic Fangio interviewed for the vacant head coaching position with the Chicago Bears on January 3, 2018.
January 10, 2019: Fangio Becomes Head Coach of Denver Broncos
On January 10, 2019, Vic Fangio was hired as the 17th head coach of the Denver Broncos.
January 17, 2019: Fangio Named Assistant Coach of the Year by PFWA
Vic Fangio was recognized as the Assistant Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association on January 17, 2019.
September 9, 2019: Fangio's Regular Season Head Coaching Debut
Vic Fangio experienced his first regular-season game as a head coach on September 9, 2019, a loss to the Oakland Raiders.
October 6, 2019: Fangio's First Win as Head Coach
Vic Fangio secured his first career victory as a head coach on October 6, 2019, when the Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers.
September 14, 2020: Broncos Lose Season Opener Without Von Miller
The Denver Broncos, without star defender Von Miller due to injury, lost their season opener on September 14, 2020.
September 21, 2020: Fangio Fined for Not Wearing Mask Properly
Vic Fangio was fined $100,000 by the NFL on September 21, 2020, for not wearing his face mask correctly during a Week 2 game, a violation of the league's COVID-19 protocols.
November 28, 2020: Broncos' Quarterbacks Placed in Quarantine
On November 28, 2020, all four Broncos quarterbacks were quarantined due to COVID-19 protocols, sidelining them for the upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints.
November 29, 2020: Broncos Play Saints with Emergency Quarterback
With their quarterbacks in quarantine, the Denver Broncos faced the New Orleans Saints on November 29, 2020, with an emergency quarterback.
December 1, 2020: Broncos' Quarterbacks Activated from COVID-19 List
Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, and Blake Bortles were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 1, 2020, following their quarantine period.
December 2, 2020: Broncos Fine Quarterbacks for Protocol Violations
On December 2, 2020, the Denver Broncos fined all four of their quarterbacks for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols.
December 16, 2020: Driskel Returns to Active Roster
Jeff Driskel, after testing positive for COVID-19, returned to the Denver Broncos' active roster on December 16, 2020.
February 12, 2022: Fangio Takes a Break from Coaching
After his departure from Denver, Vic Fangio decided to sit out the 2022 season and not coach with any team.
October 10, 2022: Fangio Joins Philadelphia Eagles as Consultant
It was revealed on October 10, 2022, that Vic Fangio had been working as a consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the season.
February 15, 2023: Vic Fangio Hired as Defensive Coordinator for Miami Dolphins
On February 15, 2023, Vic Fangio was officially hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins after being considered as a potential replacement for Jonathan Gannon, the former Eagles defensive coordinator.
January 24, 2024: Vic Fangio and Miami Dolphins Part Ways
On January 24, 2024, Vic Fangio and the Miami Dolphins mutually agreed to part ways, with Fangio citing a desire to be closer to his family in Pennsylvania.
January 27, 2024: Vic Fangio Returns to Philadelphia Eagles as Defensive Coordinator
On January 27, 2024, just days after parting ways with the Dolphins, Vic Fangio returned to the Philadelphia Eagles to become the team's defensive coordinator, replacing Sean Desai. Notably, Desai had previously worked under Fangio as a defensive assistant during Fangio's time as the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears.