Overview
- Owner Stephen M. Ross announced McDaniel’s dismissal after a 7-10 season, ending a four-year tenure without a playoff win.
- The Dolphins are expected to complete their general manager hire before moving on coaching interviews, with local reporting indicating a decision could come as early as Friday and no candidate contacts reported yet.
- John Harbaugh is officially on the market after 18 seasons in Baltimore, with multiple teams expressing interest including clubs without current openings, and betting markets placing Miami as a leading suitor.
- Baltimore has opened its search and requested interviews with five offensive play-callers — most recently Bills OC Joe Brady on Friday — along with Klint Kubiak, Davis Webb, Matt Nagy and Kliff Kingsbury, signaling a priority on fit with Lamar Jackson.
- There are eight head-coach vacancies leaguewide; Tampa Bay is expected to retain Todd Bowles, and more openings could emerge depending on playoff results.