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Reports Indicate Dolphins Likely to Retain Mike McDaniel as Head Coach in 2026

League sources cite internal backing alongside a thin replacement market.

Overview

  • CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports league sources believe McDaniel is likely to return next season despite Miami’s playoff elimination.
  • Prospective general manager candidates are proceeding with the expectation that McDaniel remains in place.
  • Miami was knocked out of postseason contention after Monday’s loss to the Steelers, falling to 6-8 at the time.
  • Tua Tagovailoa has been benched, and seventh-round rookie Quinn Ewers is set to start Sunday against the Bengals.
  • The team dismissed longtime GM Chris Grier in October, and ESPN’s Bill Barnwell characterizes the head-coaching opening as unattractive due to limited viable replacements.