Overview
- Owner Stephen Ross fired Mike McDaniel on Thursday, saying the franchise needs comprehensive change after a 7-10 season.
- Miami’s opening makes eight head-coach vacancies leaguewide as John Harbaugh’s exit from Baltimore reshapes searches and draws interest from multiple teams, per AP.
- The Dolphins are also pursuing a new general manager, with Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander reported as a leading candidate given his long Ravens background.
- Speculation and betting markets place Harbaugh as a top target for Miami, but ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reports the McDaniel decision was independent of Harbaugh and no outreach has occurred.
- The NFL’s Rooney Rule requires Miami to conduct in-person interviews with diverse external candidates, while the Buccaneers are expected to retain Todd Bowles and are not in the market.