# Vic Fangio

Defensive Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles (PHI).

## Quick Facts
- **Role:** Defensive Coordinator
- **Team:** Philadelphia Eagles (PHI)
- **NFL experience:** Not listed
- **Reports to:** Nick Sirianni (Head Coach)
- **Coaching tree:** see Coaching Trees

## Background
Vic Fangio is in his third year as the defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. Across a professional career spanning five decades, including 27 seasons as an NFL defensive coordinator, the 2018 AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year has mentored five Pro Football Hall of Famers and was honored with the 2026 Paul Zimmerman Award for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach. Fangio directed the top-ranked defense in the league when the Eagles captured Super Bowl LIX in 2024 and has been an AP Assistant Coach of the Year finalist in each of his first two seasons in Philadelphia, during which the Eagles ranked first in defensive points allowed per game (18.0), passing defense (182.0 ypg) and opponent passer rating (79.0).

## 2026 Outlook

Fangio continues to evolve and develop his defensive scheme heading into 2026, working with a combination of veteran leadership (edge rusher Zack Baun mentoring the room) and strategic additions like cornerback Riq Woolen from Seattle and pass rusher Jonathan Greenard from Minnesota. The Eagles' defense is positioned to take things to the next level under Fangio's continued refinement. (per Zack Baun embraces change)

## Scheme & Fantasy Angle
Fangio's innovative scheme has produced the league's stingiest pass defense, suppressing opponent passing volume and efficiency — a headwind for fantasy passers and receivers facing Philadelphia. The unit's strength makes it a defense/special-teams streaming option in favorable matchups.

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