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Patriots coaching profile: Ryan Crow would bring familiarity, experience to defensive coordinator role

After beginning the interview process for their vacant offensive coordinator position last week, the New England Patriots have now also stared to look at defensive coordinator candidates. The first coach in question is current Miami Dolphins assistant Ryan Crow, for whom the Patriots sent out an interview request on Tuesday.

Let’s take a closer look at him, his coaching history, and what he might bring to New England as its next defensive coordinator.

Ryan Crow profile

Name: Ryan Crow

Opening day age: 37 (1/27/1988)

Current position: Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach

Coaching stops: Florida (2011), Purdue (2011-13), Baldwin Wallace (2014-16), Ohio State (2017), Tennessee Titans (2018-23), Miami Dolphins (2024-)

Interview status: Requested (1/20/2025)

What is Ryan Crow’s experience?