The New England Patriots continue to announce major changes, including interview requests, with recent reports indicating they want to speak with a Dolphins coach to assist Mike Vrabel.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on January 28 that the Miami Dolphins hired Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator.

The New England Patriots are interviewing a top Miami Dolphins assistant for the defensive coordinator role. Outside linebacker coach Ryan Crow, who worked for newly hired Patriots coach Mike Vrabel when he was the head coach with the Tennessee Titans, is viewed as a candidate to lead Vrabel’s defense according to ESPN.

Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Miami is hiring Craig Aukerman for the role. Aukerman, 48, last coached in 2023 when he was the Titans’ special teams coordinator under Mike Vrabel. He has served as special teams coordinator for all of Vrabel’s six seasons as Tennessee’s head coach.

The New England Patriots are set to start a new era under Mike Vrabel. The former linebacker returned to Foxborough one year after his tenure with the Tennessee Titans ended.

While the Patriots requested permission, the Dolphins can only block assistants from interviewing for lateral positions. As a defensive coordinator appointment would be a promotion for Crow, Miami has no choice but to grant the request.

The Dolphins have found a new special teams coordinator. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Miami is hiring Craig Aukerman for the role. Aukerman, 48, last coached in 2023 when he was the Titans’ special teams coordinator under Mike Vrabel. He has served as ...

The Miami Dolphins already have had two changes on their coaching ... The New England Patriots, who just hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, have requested permission to interview outside linebackers Ryan Crow to become their defensive coordinator ...

The Miami Dolphins Special Teams has a new leader this offseason. Here’s everything we know about Craig Aukerman. #FinsUp

The New Orleans Saints announce they have completed a second interview with Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for their head coach opening.

We’re tracking all the latest coaching and staff developments with news, notes and nuggets from the search — and what comes next.