Overview
- The move follows four seasons under McDaniel, who went 35-33 with two early playoff appearances after signing an extension in August 2024.
- Miami is running concurrent searches for a general manager and head coach after parting with GM Chris Grier on Oct. 31.
- Finalists for GM include Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander and interim Champ Kelly, with Alexander’s long Ravens tenure viewed as potentially relevant to coaching options.
- Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh is immediately linked to the vacancy, though reports conflict on whether the Dolphins have contacted him.
- Quarterback uncertainty persists after Tua Tagovailoa was benched and rookie Quinn Ewers started the final three games, a factor expected to influence hiring decisions.