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The Eagles could lose defensive line coach and senior defensive assistant Clint Hurtt to the Dolphins
After failing to meet expectations in 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to be making some changes this offseason. Some of those changes, such as the team’s decision to move on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, were made by the team itself. Losing a guy like defensive backs coach Christian Parker, though, is an example of the sort of change the team was hoping to avoid being subjected to.
Parker was hired to be the Dallas Cowboys‘ new defensive coordinator, and it sounds like another member of Philadelphia’s coaching staff could be eyeing a defensive coordinator opening. That would be defensive line coach and senior defensive assistant Clint Hurtt, who recently opened up on his interview with the Miami Dolphins for their defensive coordinator vacancy.
Clint Hurtt Hoping to Land Dolphins’ Defensive Coordinator Gig
The Dolphins have been busy making changes to their coaching staff this offseason, as they hired former Green Bay Packers‘ defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to be their new head coach. As Hafley takes over, he’s begun bringing his own guys to town, and initially, reports indicated that Sean Duggan, who worked with Hafley in Green Bay as the team’s linebackers coach, was in line to be his new defensive coordinator in Miami.
The door has been left open for Hurtt to win the job, though, as he interviewed for the defensive coordinator opening last week. Prior to working on Nick Sirianni’s staff in Philly, Hurtt previously served as the Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator for two seasons in 2022 and 2023, so he certainly has experience working in the role, which could be valuable for Hafley.
The Dolphins’ pursuit of Hurtt is a bit surprising, as he and Hafley have yet to cross paths as coaches. However, it’s clear that Hurtt is an experienced defensive coach who could help Hafley as he transitions into his first head coaching gig. When asked about his interview with the Dolphins, Hurtt sounded optimistic, although he admitted he doesn’t know which way the team is leaning currently.
“I felt like it went well,” Hurtt said, via Johnny McGonigal of PennLive. “The feedback I got was that it went really well. But nothing to really talk about right now at this point in time. But that already happened.”
Clint Hurtt’s Potential Departure Would Be a Big Blow for the Eagles
GettyThe Eagles could lose defensive line coach and senior defensive assistant Clint Hurtt to the Dolphins
Losing coaches to new jobs is part of the game in the NFL, so it’s not as if Hurtt’s departure would completely catch Sirianni and the Eagles off guard. In a perfect world, though, the team wouldn’t have to worry about Hurtt potentially heading for the exit door, as that would mean that Sirianni is going to have to find someone to come in and replace him.
There are a lot of factors that play into the status of the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator role right now, as the team has to first figure out what’s going on with Anthony Weaver, who currently holds the position, before making its move. Hurtt appears to have a decent shot at landing the job, and if he does, Sirianni would have to act quickly to find a proper replacement for the veteran defensive line coach.
Owen Crisafulli Owen Crisafulli is a Breaking News Writer at Heavy. In addition to writing for Heavy, Owen works as a Content Producer for More Views Media. His work has also appeared on ClutchPoints, The Sporting News, Athlon Sports, Basketball Network, and FanSided, where he shared his insights on a variety of sports topics primarily surrounding the NFL, NBA, and MLB. More about Owen Crisafulli
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