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CBS News
30-01-2025
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- CBS News
Dolphins tap Craig Aukerman as new special teams coordinator
The Miami Dolphins hired veteran assistant Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator on Wednesday. Aukerman spent this past season as a special teams assistant for the Rams, who won the NFC West and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs. Before that, Aukerman spent seven seasons with Tennessee, five years as special teams coordinator (2019-2023) and two as a special teams assistant (2017-18). He coached two Pro Bowl players in punter Brett Kern (2017-19) and long snapper Morgan Cox (2022). Kern led the NFL in both net punting average (44.6 yards) and gross punting average (49.7 yards) in 2017. Aukerman was fired by Tennessee during the 2023 season after a disastrous game in which the Titans had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown followed by punter Ryan Stonehouse suffering a season-ending leg injury on his next punt attempt. Aukerman replaces Danny Crossman, who was fired earlier this month after six seasons in Miami.
Fox Sports
29-01-2025
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- Fox Sports
Dolphins hire Craig Aukerman as special teams coordinator
Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins hired veteran assistant Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator on Wednesday. Aukerman spent this past season as a special teams assistant for the Rams, who won the NFC West and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs. Before that, Aukerman spent seven seasons with Tennessee, five years as special teams coordinator (2019-2023) and two as a special teams assistant (2017-18). He coached two Pro Bowl players in punter Brett Kern (2017-19) and long snapper Morgan Cox (2022). Kern led the NFL in both net punting average (44.6 yards) and gross punting average (49.7 yards) in 2017. Aukerman was fired by Tennessee during the 2023 season after a disastrous game in which the Titans had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown followed by punter Ryan Stonehouse suffering a season-ending leg injury on his next punt attempt. Aukerman replaces Danny Crossman, who was fired earlier this month after six seasons in Miami. ___ AP NFL: recommended
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dolphins hire Craig Aukerman as special teams coordinator
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins hired veteran assistant Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator on Wednesday. Aukerman spent this past season as a special teams assistant for the Rams, who won the NFC West and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs. Before that, Aukerman spent seven seasons with Tennessee, five years as special teams coordinator (2019-2023) and two as a special teams assistant (2017-18). He coached two Pro Bowl players in punter Brett Kern (2017-19) and long snapper Morgan Cox (2022). Kern led the NFL in both net punting average (44.6 yards) and gross punting average (49.7 yards) in 2017. Aukerman was fired by Tennessee during the 2023 season after a disastrous game in which the Titans had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown followed by punter Ryan Stonehouse suffering a season-ending leg injury on his next punt attempt. Aukerman replaces Danny Crossman, who was fired earlier this month after six seasons in Miami. ___ AP NFL: The Associated Press
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Dolphins hire Craig Aukerman as special teams coordinator
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins hired veteran assistant Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator on Wednesday. Aukerman spent this past season as a special teams assistant for the Rams, who won the NFC West and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs. Before that, Aukerman spent seven seasons with Tennessee, five years as special teams coordinator (2019-2023) and two as a special teams assistant (2017-18). He coached two Pro Bowl players in punter Brett Kern (2017-19) and long snapper Morgan Cox (2022). Kern led the NFL in both net punting average (44.6 yards) and gross punting average (49.7 yards) in 2017. Aukerman was fired by Tennessee during the 2023 season after a disastrous game in which the Titans had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown followed by punter Ryan Stonehouse suffering a season-ending leg injury on his next punt attempt. Aukerman replaces Danny Crossman, who was fired earlier this month after six seasons in Miami. ___
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dolphins hiring former Titans, Chargers assistant as ST coordinator
The Miami Dolphins are hiring Craig Aukerman to be their new special teams coordinator, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Aukerman, 48, began his coaching career in 2000 and entered the NFL ranks as a defensive assistant with the Denver Broncos in 2010. He eventually transitioned to special teams while an assistant with the Jacksonville Jaguars and became the special teams coordinator for the San Diego Chargers in 2016. He later joined Mike Vrabel's Tennessee Titans staff and was promoted to special teams coordinator in 2018. During his sixth season with the team, Aukerman was fired after two Titans punts were blocked on back-to-back drives. Aukerman didn't coach during the 2024 season. The Dolphins relieved Danny Crossman of his duties as special teams coordinator earlier this month after his sixth season in the role. While Jason Sanders was one of the NFL's best kickers in 2024, Miami's special teams miscues included the Patriots blocking a Jake Bailey punt and the Dolphins getting bamboozled by a Texans fake punt even though they knew it was coming. ESPN panel rips Tyreek Hill for 'frustrated' comments: 'You made it about you' Dolphins executive leaving to take front office job with Titans Jonnu Smith takes Travis Kelce's place in the 2025 Pro Bowl This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins hiring former Titans, Chargers assistant as ST coordinator
