Patriots to interview Dolphins assistant for defensive coordinator vacancy

Tennessee Titans outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow speaks before an OTA practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, May 31, 2023.The New England Patriots requested permission to interview Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.

Crow joined the Dolphins in 2024 after spending the previous six seasons on Mike Vrabel's staff with the Tennessee Titans. Last week, Vrabel was announced as the new head coach of the Patriots.

While the Patriots requested permission, the Dolphins can only block assistants from interviewing for lateral positions. As a defensive coordinator…