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As there have been reports that the Miami Dolphins’ front-runner for its new head coach would be Jeff Hafley, the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, the two sides agreed to a deal. After the Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel, the team went through a search for its next head coach under new general manager […]

The search for Mike McDaniel’s replacement is on for the Miami Dolphins. Jeff Hafley of the Green Bay Packers rose as the frontrunner on Saturday. But the Dolphins chatted with another offensive coordinator Sunday — this one from the rival Buffalo Bills. Miami announced on the social media website X, formerly Twitter, that the franchise […]

The Cleveland Browns are expanding their coaching search by exploring both seasoned leaders and rising young innovators. While John Harbaugh was a high-profile name in the mix, his reported demands for total roster authority and a massive assistant budget would require a significant organizational shift. In a move to evaluate fresh talent, the Browns have […]

With the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel a week ago, the team has been looking to hire its next head coach, especially under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. As the Dolphins have been requesting interviews with a myriad of candidates, there is one who has likely stood out from the rest. According to NFL insider […]

For the second offseason in a row, the Las Vegas Raiders are spending their downtime looking for a new head coach. The Pete Carroll experiment failed miserably, leading to the veteran head coach getting fired. Now, Las Vegas is looking for a coach who can hopefully pilot this team to new heights. By pure happenstance, […]

The Miami Dolphins have seen their share of chaos, but this one hit different. Dolphins tight end Darren Waller revealed a shocking behind-the-scenes story involving Mike McDaniel, his firing, and a meeting that turned historic. The account came straight from Waller himself, and it sounded unreal. “I was at the scene of the crime, bro,” […]

John Harbaugh has quickly landed on his feet since owner Steve Bisciotti fired him at the end of the regular season, but the Baltimore Ravens are still searching for his replacement. Because Lamar Jackson is a two-time MVP and one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks in the NFL, the new head coach will face […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are in need of a lot of help. This is a franchise that refuses to get out of its own way when the playoffs are happening. On Sunday night, for the AFC Wild Card, the Chargers managed to score only three points in New England against Mike Vrabel’s Patriots. Justin Herbert […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had an underwhelming season on offense, and they made the decision to fire coordinator Josh Grizzard as a part of their staff overhaul. They are now conducting interviews to fill the void, and the next person they plan on bringing in is former head coach Mike McDaniel, according to NFL insider […]

With the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel on Thursday, the team is in search of the franchise’s next head coach to go along with their new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan. As the Dolphins continue to request interviews with candidates, the latest is an interesting one that has a former connection with the team. According to […]

John Harbaugh has emerged as a high-profile candidate for the head coaching vacancy in Cleveland, though his interest reportedly comes with significant demands. Following his exit from Baltimore, insiders suggest Harbaugh is seeking a 20 million annual salary and a 10 million budget for his assistants. He also requires total roster authority and the power […]

Following a disappointing campaign that led to his dismissal, former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has quickly become one of the most sought-after names on the market. Reports indicate that the offensive specialist has already lined up interviews for head coaching vacancies with organizations including the Browns, Falcons, Titans, and Ravens. Additionally, the Detroit Lions […]

It’s not a stretch to say that Mike McDaniel’s firing was one of the more anticipated firings this season. After the Miami Dolphins’ disastrous season, it was widely believed that McDaniel would be fired from his spot. Despite the sour end to his stint, many still valued the former head coach’s tactics and playmaking. McDaniel’s […]

The identity of the Cleveland Browns will be inextricably linked to defense as long as new single-season sacks leader Myles Garrett dominates the line of scrimmage. However, it is painfully obvious that an overhaul on offense is immediately needed. Perhaps the organization views Mike McDaniel as the man to enact such change. The recently-fired Miami […]

It has been a busy several days for the Miami Dolphins as after firing head coach Mike McDaniel, the team quickly turned around and found a general manager to replace Chris Grier. The Dolphins have tapped Green Bay Packers’ Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager, and now, focusing on finding a new head coach, […]

With the Detroit Lions missing the playoffs this past season, it has led to some changes in the coaching staff, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As Lions offensive coordinator John Morton was fired, the team has been lining up interviews for the open position, with the latest coming from the Baltimore Ravens. […]

As the Tennessee Titans are lining up interviews for their head coaching vacancy, the team has added another big name to the list after consequential news made by the Miami Dolphins on Thursday morning. With the Titans interviewing such names as Raheem Morris and Mike McCarthy, the team will also interview Mike McDaniel, who last […]

After the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday, the next day saw the team turn around and hire its next general manager. While the rumors swirl around the Dolphins about who their next head coach will be, the first step was finding a new general manager, which they got in Jon-Eric Sullivan. […]

As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra continues to lead the team, having started in the role since 2008, the other local team, the Miami Dolphins, still seeks to find some continuity in the same role. While Spoelstra has been an emphasis for the Heat ever since his start, the Dolphins will be on the […]

The Detroit Lions are currently in the midst of the 2026 offseason, looking to regroup after having missed the playoffs altogether this past campaign. The Lions certainly missed former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson this season, as Dan Campbell’s attempt to take over the offensive playbook midway through the year did not yield great results. On […]

The Miami Dolphins shocked the NFL on Thursday by firing head coach Mike McDaniel. It is a surprising move in part because it happened days after most teams fire their coaches following the regular season. McDaniel was in hot water earlier this season, but turned it around and led the Dolphins to a 7-10 record. […]

The Washington Commanders have had a bit of a turbulent offseason so far in 2026, recently firing both coordinators, including offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. That move was met with much surprise considering the amount of injuries that Washington was dealing with throughout the season, including to star quarterback Jayden Daniels, and opens up the search […]

The Miami Dolphins’ decision to fire head coach Mike McDaniel was not influenced by the availability of John Harbaugh, according to a report detailing the organization’s internal process leading up to the move. Miami dismissed McDaniel on Thursday after four seasons and a 35-33 regular-season record, ending a tenure that included two playoff appearances but […]

On Thursday morning, the Miami Dolphins shook up the NFL world by firing head coach Mike McDaniel, the team announced. The news comes after a second straight season in which the Dolphins missed the playoffs, bringing to an end an era that started out with much promise but ultimately fizzled out. Priority number one for […]

With the Miami Dolphins firing head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons with the franchise, the decision was made following a meeting between him and owner Stephen Ross. As the Dolphins continue their search for a general manager, they’ll now add head coach to the shopping list, which was apparently needed after Ross felt “conflicted” […]

On Thursday morning, it was revealed that the Miami Dolphins had fired head coach Mike McDaniel, according to an announcement from the team. McDaniel had some flashes of promise during his time as the head coach in Miami, but ultimately, the team missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, spelling the end […]

With speculation on the job security of Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, his fate has finally been revealed after a meeting with team owner Stephen Ross, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As the Dolphins look for their next general manager, the current step by the ownership appeared to be letting go of McDaniel […]

The Miami Dolphins are navigating a period of intense uncertainty following a 7-10 campaign that saw the franchise miss the postseason for the second consecutive year. Despite a strong start to his tenure in 2022, head coach Mike McDaniel has overseen a steady decline in results, culminating in a season hampered by Tyreek Hill’s knee […]

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Miami Dolphins as they look to build a new foundation for the future. The Dolphins missed the playoffs for the second straight year, and a fresh vision is needed, starting from the top. In October, the Dolphins fired Chris Grier as general manager after nine years at the helm. […]

After an incredibly uneven 2025 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins could be in the market for a new QB1 in 2025. Sure, they still have Tua Tagovailoa, who signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension in 2024, and Quinn Ewers, the seventh-round QB who went 1-2 after the Pro Bowler’s benching, but between the 2026 […]

The Miami Dolphins missed the NFL playoffs for the second season in a row under head coach Mike McDaniel, further sparking rumors that he’s about to get fired from his job. But a day after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL regular season, McDaniel remained as the team’s head coach, with indications that he’ll still […]

There is only one week left in the 2025 NFL regular season. That means that many teams will make head coaching changes next week after missing the playoffs. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel could be one of the names on the move in this offseason’s coaching carousel. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler discussed the […]

The Miami Dolphins have a crucial in-state battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One remains in the NFL Playoffs hunt and it’s not Miami, but can still play to keep Mike McDaniel. The Dolphins, though, won’t have three players due to NFL injury concerns. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed who those injured players are […]

Miami’s quarterback situation looks headed for a messy offseason, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport painted the “most likely” outcome as a trade that requires the Dolphins to swallow a meaningful chunk of Tua Tagovailoa’s money. With Tagovailoa benched in favor of Quinn Ewers and carrying a fully guaranteed $55 million next season, Rapoport said Miami […]

The Miami Dolphins are searching for answers. While it is too late to salvage their 2025 season, Miami can refocus on 2026 and hope to assess the roster with the offseason looming. One area the team desperately needs to address is the quarterback. Starter Tua Tagovailoa turned into an interception machine this season, putting the […]

After a loss where Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel threw praise at the Bengals’ beleaguered defense, the talk of his job security arose again. And Adam Schefter contradicted reports that McDaniel’s job is safe, according to the Pat McAfee Show. “As for Mike McDaniel, I know that people are saying he’s safe,” Schefter said. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made their loudest statement of the season in Week 16. In a 45–21 win over the Miami Dolphins, the Bengals defense earned rare public praise from Miami head coach Mike McDaniel after flipping the tone of the AFC interdivision matchup. Following the game, McDaniel admitted Cincinnati won the details. “For the first […]

After benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, head coach Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins turned to rookie Quinn Ewers. His NFL debut against the Cincinnati Bengals didn’t go to plan, as the Dolphins fell 45-21. Still, McDaniel isn’t ready to throw the towel in on Ewers just yet. He’ll have to review the tape, but he […]

With rumors swirling around the Miami Dolphins regarding a bevy of situations, there is no denying that the football world is monitoring the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. After Tagovailoa was benched by the Dolphins earlier this week, with Quinn Ewers getting the nod, NFL insider Ian Rapoport looks into what the team is deciding […]