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Dolphis Fire Joe Philbin

Reports have emerged that the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Joe Philbin has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.

Reports have emerged that the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Joe Philbin has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.

DOLPHINS FIRE JOE PHILBIN

Rumors of Philbins impending departure increased after Sunday’s disastrous 27-14 loss to division rivals the New York Jets at the NFL international series game in London, England. Philbin had guided the team to their third defeat of the season and the team seems to be headed in the wrong direction sitting in last place of the AFC East.

Dolphins management had hoped that this would be the season to push deep into the playoffs. Spending big during free agency. Miami invested in defensive tackle Ndamokong Suh with a six year $114 million contract and later extending quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s contract with a four year $96 million deal.

Philbin had taken over the head coaching position in 2012 after being the offensive coordinator in Green Bay, he lead Miami to a 24-28 record and had yet to have a winning season or post season appearance.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier today that owner Stephen Ross had made up his mind to part ways with Philbin while still in London, England but decided to wait until today to make his final decision.

“As of last night, the Dolphins were preparing to fire head coach Joe Philbin, per league sources. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross always could change his mind, but the organization was preparing to make a move as soon as today, per sources. Should Ross follow through with his plan, Dolphins tight ends coach Dan Campbell would be the leading candidate to become the interim head coach and replace Philbin.”

Dan Campbell has been with the Dolphins organization since 2010 and if promoted to head coach has two weeks to prepare for the Tennessee Titans.

UPDATE: Campbell as expected has been named interim head coach

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