Dolphins Hire Former Lions Defensive Backs Coach Brian Duker

Brian Duker leaves Lions for Dolphins.

John Maakaron | Feb 10, 2024

Dolphins Hire Former Lions Defensive Backs Coach Brian Duker /

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The Miami Dolphins have added a former member of the Detroit Lions defensive staff to serve as their secondary coach and pass game coordinator.

According to NFL Network, Brian Duker, who spent three seasons in Motown, will depart and take on a new opportunity for the AFC East powerhouse organization.

In 2023, Duker worked on Aaron Glenn's defense as the Lions' defensive backs coach.

Duker originally worked with the safeties, before being assigned to take on a larger role working with the defensive backs as the 2022 season progressed.

According to the team website, "He helped S Kerby Joseph become the NFL's first rookie since 2005 to produce at least four interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in a season. In 2021, Duker worked on staff as a defensive assistant, working closely with the secondary unit and the team's defensive passing game strategies."

Many wondered what the hiring of Deshea Townsend meant for the Lions' secondary.

Townsend, 48, served as the defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars the past two seasons.

The veteran defensive coach has also had stints with the Chicago Bears (2019-21), New York Giants (2018), Tennessee Titans (2016-17), and Arizona Cardinals (2011-12).

Townsend also won the Super Bowl twice with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The #Dolphins are hiring Brian Duker as their secondary coach/pass game coordinator, per source. Duker spent the past three seasons with the #Lions, most recently as DBs coach.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 10, 2024

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Published Feb 10, 2024

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!