Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that owner Stephen Ross would prefer to keep McDaniel and said he would be back if the decision were made today, while noting internal discussions will continue.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero said signs point to a fifth season for McDaniel, highlighting a recent win over the Buccaneers and promising play from rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers.
- Miami will begin its general manager search next week with Troy Aikman consulting and expected to sit in on interviews, with an emphasis on candidates strong in scouting.
- McDaniel enters the finale with a 35-32 regular-season record over four years, following two early playoff berths and back-to-back losing seasons without a postseason win.
- After a 1-6 start, the Dolphins went 6-3 down the stretch, and McDaniel benched Tua Tagovailoa late in the season in favor of seventh-round rookie Ewers.