Fangio has a long and storied NFL coaching history. He started as the linebackers coach of the New Orleans Saints in 1986 at the age of 28 and held that role for nine seasons before becoming the defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers from 1995-98.
He has since coordinated the defenses for the Indianapolis Colts (1999-2001), Houston Texans (2002-05), San Francisco 49ers (2011-14), Chicago Bears (2015-18), Miami Dolphins (2023) and Eagles. He was also the head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2019-2021.
Fangio has led the Philly defense to tremendous success over the past two seasons. The unit helped fuel the Eagles’ run to win Super Bowl LIX, ranked second in points allowed and ranked first in total defense. In 2025, Fangio’s fifth-ranked defense kept the Eagles afloat in countless games when the offense struggled.
He is vital for the Eagles to bounce back from a disappointing wild card game for a number of reasons.
His ability as a defensive player and schemer is a given, but it’s also getting late in the game, as several teams have thinned the roster by filling defensive coordinator vacancies.
As it stands, it’s shaping up the right way for Eagles fans, but they’ll be watching any official news with great anticipation.