Philbin to be named Dolphins' coachMIAMI -- A person familiar with the decision says Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin has accepted an offer to become the Miami Dolphins' head coach.

The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the team hadn't made an official announcement. The Dolphins are expected to hold a news conference Saturday.

The hiring comes less than two weeks after Philbin's son drowned in a Wisconsin river. After spending a week away from the Packers, Philbin rejoined the team last Sunday for its divisional playoff loss to the Giants.

Philbin has been with Green Bay since 2003 and has been offensive coordinator since 2007. Coach Mike McCarthy called the plays but Philbin put together the game plan.

The Dolphins' top choice, Jeff Fisher, turned them down a week ago to become coach of the St. Louis Rams. Miami then conducted a second round of interviews this week with Philbin, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and Todd Bowles, Miami's interim coach at the end of the season.

The Dolphins fired Tony Sparano last month and the Jets made him their offensive coordinator last week.

-- AP