Mike McDaniel: Miami Dolphins fire head coach after four seasons as NFL coaching vacancies rise to eight

8 January 2026, 16:05 | Updated: 8 January 2026, 16:19

Mike McDaniel has become the NFL's latest postseason coaching casualty after he was relieved of his duties by the Miami Dolphins.

The decision to end McDaniel's four-year tenure in Miami follows a 7-10 season in which the Dolphins failed to reach the playoffs for the second successive year.

A statement from Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross posted on X read: "After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the decision that our organization is in need of comprehensive change.

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