Phins coach Jim Caldwell leaving for medical reasons

Dolphins assistant head coach Jim Caldwell has taken a leave of absence to address an undisclosed health issue and will serve as a consultant to the team for the 2019 season, the team announced Saturday.

Caldwell, 64, was also the Miami’s quarterbacks coach before leaving the team. A replacement has not been named, but it is believed that Jerry Schuplinski, the Dolphins’ assistant quarterbacks coach, will take on more responsibility in Caldwell’s absence.

The unfortunate, unexpected staff shakeup comes just 12 days before the Dolphins’ first training camp practice.

“I will be stepping back due to some medical complications that require my full attention,” Caldwell said in a statement. “I want to thank [Dolphins owner] Stephen Ross, [general manager] Chris Grier, coach [Brian] Flores and the rest of the organization for the support they have given me and my family.”