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.