Bobby Slowik is getting a second chance to call an offense in 2026.
The former Houston Texans offensive coordinator will be promoted by the Miami Dolphins for the same title under new coach Jeff Hafley. Slowik, who was fired by the Texans following a divisional round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last season, spent the 2025 season as the Dolphins‘ passing game coordinator.
The Dolphins‘ passing offense struggled in 2025 under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, ranking 25th in passing and relying heavily on the run game. The expectation is for Slowik to work with a new quarterback in 2026 since the two sides are expected to have a change of scenery this offseason.
Sources: The #Dolphins are hiring Bobby Slowik, their senior passing game coordinator, as the new offensive coordinator.
The former #Texans OC helped CJ Stroud to his stellar rookie season. Now, he’s back as a play-caller in Miami. pic.twitter.com/5FjljGtPIm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2026
Initially hired from San Francisco with DeMeco Ryans in 2023, Slowik spent two seasons as the Texans‘ play-caller coordinator. During the first year with C.J. Stroud at quarterback, Houston finished 12th in both yards per game (342.4) and scoring (22.2 points per game) while finishing with a division title. Last season, everything regressed, including Stroud’s overall play. The total offense dropped to 22nd while scoring fell to 19th en route to a second 10-win season.
Texans fans are a bit confused about the news, especially after Stroud’s playoff performance. Was he the problem with the Texans’ offense? Was Stroud the issue holding back Houston from making a run in the postseason.
Here’s how fans reacted to the news of Slowik’s promotion in South Beach.
Bobby Slowik NFL coaching history. Happy he’s getting another opportunity. https://t.co/DMvj4dgywCpic.twitter.com/iieBNBnVJw
— Jake Cardonick (@JakeCar120) January 24, 2026
Nobody’s reputation improved more from Stroud’s playoff meltdown than Bobby Slowik https://t.co/jbpxnKfArK
— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) January 24, 2026
Stop stressing about Bobby Slowik.
I dont really have an opinion one way or another on him as a playcaller. BUT – I think hes basically a lame duck OC, much in the way that Josh Boyer was for Mike McDaniel’s 1st year.
Boyer was kept around for scheme continuity on defense as… pic.twitter.com/jO8ObtYhkn
— eric smith (@OLCoachSmith63) January 25, 2026
Going from Mike McDaniel running your offense to Bobby Slowik https://t.co/1vsZ51CBzbpic.twitter.com/NzNxC3XiJZ
— Underdog (@Underdog) January 24, 2026
Today i leaned that Bobby Slowik had nothing to do with strouds rookie success and should still be blamed for strouds current recession. https://t.co/BkdFaaEXGd
— SullHaf (@TheDolphinJoe) January 24, 2026
All for the Eagles hiring Bobby Slowik.
– Deserves another OC chance
– Shanahan tree (would bring fresh ideas)
– Took a step back and learned under McDanielHe’s the most intriguing candidate out there, IMO.
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) January 21, 2026
Bobby Slowik the ultimate beneficiary from a PR standpoint of what’s happened to C.J. Stroud.
Hope that he’s been able to greatly evolve his protection rules the last year and Miami is excited for a heavy helping of wide zone. Will be very curious to see how he does. https://t.co/dz503YcaTO
— John Crumpler (@JohnCrumplerMD) January 25, 2026
New Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik with some insight into his role last season 👇
“We feel confident regardless of what they do, we have different ways of attacking.”
Lines up with a lot of what Jeff Hafley said he was looking for in his OC#PhinsUp 🐬 pic.twitter.com/M1v3YWb7vo
— The List – Dolphins Podcast (@TheListFinsPod) January 24, 2026
Former Texans OC Bobby Slowik gets another shot at OC. https://t.co/sh1hg1MYCp
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) January 24, 2026
Green Bay native Bobby Slowik gets a promotion with a couple of former #Packers taking over in Miami https://t.co/K88OKwuQ1W
— Joey DuBois (@joeyduboistv) January 24, 2026
I really liked Bobby Slowik his first time as OC, will be interesting to see how he performs this time as on OC https://t.co/eLwrxhIsz5
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) January 24, 2026
Going from Mike McDaniel to Bobby Slowik basically tells you that the Dolphins liked the offensive system but needed a change of leadership https://t.co/EY4skrbfj3
— Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco) January 25, 2026
Good for him. Wishing him success. https://t.co/EFvuxtK09n
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) January 24, 2026
Bobby Slowik is getting another shot after being let go last year. Good for him. https://t.co/XeWeUlHsBa
— Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) January 24, 2026
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Fans react to Bobby Slowik’s recent promotion as Dolphins OC
