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Dolphins Edge Commanders in Madrid as McDaniel’s Seat Cools and GM Search Draws Leaguewide Interest

Stephen Ross is inclined to keep Mike McDaniel if the locker room keeps responding, with Tua Tagovailoa’s status tied to that decision.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins and head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins stand on the sidelines prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones (23) celebrates after a play against the Washington Commanders during an NFL football game in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Manu Reino/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross (left) talks with general manager Chris Grier before a game in November 2022. Mandatory Credit: © JIM RASSOL / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Miami beat Washington 16-13 in overtime in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Madrid, sealed by Jack Jones’ interception on the first OT snap and a 29-yard Riley Patterson field goal.
  • De'Von Achane logged his third straight 100-yard rushing game as the Dolphins moved to 4-7 with consecutive wins heading into their bye.
  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Ross favors retaining McDaniel contingent on player buy-in, and that McDaniel’s and Tagovailoa’s futures are linked.
  • The vacant general manager job is widely viewed as an exceptional opportunity, with potential candidates including Alec Halaby, Ed Dodds and Josh Williams, per The Athletic.
  • Tight 2026 finances loom over roster decisions, with only about $5.1 million in projected cap space and an estimated $99.2 million dead charge to release Tagovailoa.