For the first time under owner Steve Ross, the Dolphins are searching for both a general manager and head coach. With Mike McDaniel fired and the GM search narrowed to three candidates — and John Harbaugh emerging as a potential target — we analyze what it all means for the franchise on this episode of Dolphins in Depth.

The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel following a disappointing 7-10 for the 2025 regular season. The decision was made by team owner Stephen Ross, amid mounting fan frustration and ongoing on-field struggles with discipline and execution.

The Miami Dolphins are firing head coach Mike McDaniel after a 7-10 season, the second straight campaign in which the team has missed the playoffs.

McDaniel made the playoffs in his first two seasons in Miami, but a second straight losing season spelled the end for the Dolphins coach.

Todd Monken (Baltimore OC): The Ravens had the NFL’s No. 1 offense in 2024. Monken helped quarterback Lamar Jackson earn the MVP award in 2023. Monken, 59, was offensive coordinator in Cleveland (2019) and Tampa Bay (2018) before going to Georgia, and helped the Bulldogs win back-to-back national titles (2021-22).

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The late arrival to the Miami Dolphins' general manager post, Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander, was given a fast-track to round two of interviews. In a hiring process that appears to be filling fast,

The Miami Dolphins fired coach Mike McDaniel, ending an up-and-down four-year partnership. McDaniel met with Dolphins owner Stephen Ross earlier this week regarding the future direction of the franchise and Ross ultimately decided to make a coaching change, per ESPN .