Overview
- Miami dismissed McDaniel after a 7-10 season and a second straight playoff miss; he finished 35-33 with two postseason appearances and no playoff wins.
- The Dolphins are advancing a GM search expected to guide the coaching hire, with candidates including Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander and interim Champ Kelly.
- Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh is widely linked as a leading candidate, though reports conflict on whether Miami has contacted him and no interviews or agreements are confirmed.
- Ross delayed his decision until after the season and met with McDaniel earlier this week before notifying him of the firing on Thursday.
- On-field turbulence factored into the reset, including Tua Tagovailoa’s late-season benching for rookie Quinn Ewers and key injuries that undercut performance.