Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Mike Tomlin will not coach in 2026 and, because he remains under contract with the Steelers, any team would need to trade for his rights if that changed.
- Multiple reports indicate John Harbaugh is focusing on opportunities with the Giants, Titans and Falcons, reducing Miami’s chances despite expressed interest.
- New GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan is leading a broad search that has reached nine candidates, with Klint Kubiak completing a virtual interview and Kevin Stefanski conducting the first in‑person session.
- The Dolphins’ interview group includes owner Stephen Ross, Sullivan, Dan Marino, Troy Aikman, Tom Garfinkel, Brandon Shore and Dan Sillman, according to the Miami Herald.
- Miami requested an interview with Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, and an ESPN analysis predicted he could emerge as the hire, though that remains speculative.