Dolphins hire Al Washington as linebackers coach for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have appointed Al Washington as their linebackers coach, part of a coaching overhaul under new head coach Jeff Hafley. Washington, previously the defensive line coach at Notre Dame, brings significant energy to the role, demonstrated in recently released mic'd-up footage from OTAs. This marks Washington's first position in the NFL, and he is expected to enhance a strong linebackers unit for the upcoming season.
- •Al Washington joins as linebackers coach for the Dolphins.
- •He previously served as defensive line coach at Notre Dame.
- •Washington's coaching debut in the NFL comes in 2026.
- •The team highlights his enthusiastic approach during OTAs.
- •Miami aims to build a robust defense under new leadership.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — New Dolphins position coach brings vocal energy while mic'd up for OTA
"The Miami Dolphins brought in Al Washington to lead a strong group of linebackers in 2026, and he's already showing off his coaching style at OTAs.
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