"Through the changes on the Miami Dolphins' coaching staff this offseason, the team is now bound to retain two key defensive assistants from the previous staff. The Dolphins, under new coach Jeff Hafley, are bringing back Joe Barry, who was linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator the past two seasons, and defensive line coach Austin Clark, according to a league source."
"Clark remains with Miami under a third different head coach. He was originally brought on board on Brian Flores' staff in 2020 as outside linebackers coach. The next season, he transitioned to his current role of leading the defensive line. He remained with that title for McDaniel's four seasons at the helm, through three different defensive coordinators over those campaigns."
Jeff Hafley's Miami Dolphins are retaining Joe Barry and Austin Clark on the defensive staff. Barry's title remains unsettled while the team plans to hire former Notre Dame linebackers coach Al Washington. Barry, 55, will provide veteran defensive experience as Hafley calls plays alongside young coordinator Sean Duggan. Barry previously served as Green Bay's defensive coordinator from 2021–2023 and held coordinator roles with Washington and Tampa Bay. Under Barry, linebacker Jordyn Brooks led the league in tackles in 2025. Clark, with Miami since 2020, remains defensive line coach and continues mentoring Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, and Zeek Biggers.
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