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Former Packers defensive coordinator reportedly hired as linebackers coach & run game coordinator for Miami Dolphins

MIAMI, Fla. (WFRV) – The Miami Dolphins have reportedly hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry to their coaching staff.

As reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Barry is joining the Dolphins as their linebackers coach and run game coordinator despite leading the Packers to a 28th-worse opponent rushing yards per game (127.1). Only the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals were worse.

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Barry’s hiring comes less than two weeks after the Packers parted ways with him following three seasons.