Overview

• Coach Mike McDaniel enters 2025 with a 28-23 record and back-to-back Wild Card losses, prompting public doubts about his job security.
• Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s history of concussions and other injuries continues to raise questions about his availability for each game.
• Reports of tension between Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill have led former players like Cam Newton to urge the pair to resolve their differences on the field.
• Tagovailoa’s four-year extension is structured to yield cap savings of $36.6 million in 2027 and $57.4 million in 2028 if the Dolphins opt to release him.
• Analysts warn that another early playoff exit could trigger a 2026 overhaul, positioning Miami to clear salary cap space and pursue prospects such as Arch Manning.