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Ross Retains Dolphins Leadership but Demands Playoff Breakthrough in 2025

The ultimatum reflects owner Steve Ross’s growing impatience after two decades without a postseason win.

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Overview

  • Steve Ross publicly retained GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel for the 2025 season while warning that failure to win a playoff game will prompt major leadership changes.
  • Tua Tagovailoa’s multiple concussions since 2022 and a heavily backloaded four-year, $212.4 million contract leave the Dolphins with a clean exit option if his availability falters.
  • Miami regressed to an 8-9 record in 2024 after an 11-6 campaign in 2023, bringing the team’s mark under McDaniel to 28-23 and highlighting inconsistent performance.
  • The Dolphins are 25-17 in games started by Tagovailoa versus 3-8 in his absence, underscoring the franchise’s reliance on his health and playmaking.
  • NFL insiders including Tom Pelissero and Moe Moton have flagged a looming deadline for performance, with an underwhelming 2025 likely triggering a full reset.