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Dolphins make decision on their new head coach

The Miami Dolphins have reportedly zeroed in on the team’s next head coach. Several reporters confirmed on Monday that the Dolphins are hiring Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to succeed Mike McDaniel as the head coach in Miami.

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Dolphins announce shocking head-coaching hire

The Green Bay Packers’ 2025 season may have ended in disastrous fashion, but that didn’t stop Jeff Hafley from getting his first NFL head-coaching gig.

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2025-26 NFL receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Six-field-goal NFL games' quiz

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Jeff Hafley News / Yardbarker / January 19

Dolphins could be repeating history in wrong way with 2026 coaching hire

Stephen Ross took a page out of previous Miami Dolphins ownership's playbook in arriving at his franchise's next head coach.

Reports: Titans set to hire 49ers DC Robert Saleh as head coach

Lions and Dan Campbell hire new play-caller in Drew Petzing

How close did Giants come to losing John Harbaugh to Titans?

Will history repeat itself in Steelers' HC search or will Pittsburgh go off script?

Breaking down the pros, cons of the Steelers' coaching candidates

Positives, negatives, ranking of every NFL head-coaching opening

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Dolphins Complete HC Interview With Raiders DC Patrick Graham

The Miami Dolphins announced they have completed an interview with Raiders DC Patrick Graham for their HC opening. Here’s an updated list of candidates

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 19

Dolphins Draft Picture Now Clear

The divisional round of the playoffs cemented the Dolphins' draft outlook for 2026. With the Houston Texans losing against the New England Patriots on

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Dolphins Complete HC Interview With Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard

The Miami Dolphins announced they have completed a HC interview with Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard. Here’s an updated list of candidates for the Dolphins’ HC

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Ravens Bringing In Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver For 2nd HC Interview

NFL Network’s Tom Pelisserro reports the Ravens are bringing in Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for a second HC interview on Tuesday. Weaver is also getting a second interview with the Steelers for their HC opening.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 19

Dolphins 2026 Head Coach Search Update: Things About to Get Serious

It's the start of a new week for the Miami Dolphins coaching search, though it could end up being a very short one after a busy Monday. The Dolphins were

Sean McDermott News / Dolphins Talk / January 19

Should the Dolphins Interview Sean McDermott?

Should the Dolphins Interview Sean McDermott? Sometimes, when you have plans, something changes, and they blow up. For the past 24 hours or so, it’s been

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Raiders Have Four HC Interviews Scheduled This Week

According to Adam Schefter, the Raiders have four interviews scheduled for this week as they search for their next head coach. Schefter points out that the team will interview former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel on Monday, followed by Chargers DC Jesse Minter and Panthers DC Ejiro Evero on Tuesday.

Anthony Weaver News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Anthony Weaver appears to have advanced to the second round of an NFL head coaching search

The Miami Dolphins coaching staff is facing the prospect of being turned on its head. There will be a new head man atop the staff in the coming days — potentially even as early as today.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 19

No Matter What, Continue To Build In The Trenches

No Matter What, Continue To Build In The Trenches The Miami Dolphins head into the offseason with a ton of needs. They are going to have a lot of tough decisions to make this offseason with their salary cap constraints.

Mike McDaniel News / A to Z Sports / January 19

NFL insider offers a fascinating prediction for the fate of Mike McDaniel in life after the Miami Dolphins

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has been around the block a few times this month. After his dismissal from the Dolphins, McDaniel has pin-balled around the country while interviewing for a slew of head coach and offensive coordinator vacancies.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Jon-Eric Sullivan’s Dolphins introduction includes a major focus on fixing one of Miami’s longest-standing problems

The Miami Dolphins fan base got to formally meet the new most important face within their organization on Sunday. The team's new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, had a sit-down interview with the team's in-house media personality, Travis Wingfield, for a 15-minute exclusive conversation.