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Mike McDaniel withdraws from one HC interview amid OC interest

Mike McDaniel has been drawing plenty of interest this coaching cycle after he was fired by the Miami Dolphins. While McDaniel has interviewed for head coach and offensive coordinator openings, he has now decided to withdraw his name from consideration for the Cleveland Browns job, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

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Mike McDaniel Withdraws From Browns’ Head-Coaching Search

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel informed the Browns he’s withdrawing from their head coaching search ahead

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 20

5 Packers Free Agents the Dolphins Should Consider

The Miami Dolphins might as well be called “Packers South” starting next season. The team’s newest top hires, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, come from Green Bay.

Jeff Hafley News / Dolphins Talk / January 20

Finding QB1 is the First Goal for Hafley

Finding QB1 is the First Goal for Hafley Jeff Hafley is now the man in charge in Miami. Like every Dolphins coach this century besides Dave Wannstedt, Hafley is a first-time head coach, which means he will need to learn how to properly manage both sides of the ball.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in a playoff game for each NFL franchise?

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Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

Dolphins player thinks Tua Tagovailoa is being held back by 'trauma'

One Miami Dolphins player believes Tua Tagovailoa’s on-field struggles are largely mental.

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

Jeff Hafley's hiring might give the Dolphins a new quarterback

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The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 20

Examining the Pain Associated With the Dolphins' All-Rookie Shutout

The NFL All-Rookie team was announced Tuesday, and it didn't include any members of the Miami Dolphins. The team did get a lot of contributions from their rookie class this past season, with all eight of their draft picks seeing playing time and all but one (DT Zeek Biggers) starting at least one game.

Jeff Hafley News / The SportsRush / January 20

Dolphins News: Analysts Criticize Jeff Hafley’s Hire Citing His Boston College Stint

The Miami Dolphins made a surprising move in this coaching cycle by hiring Jeff Hafley as their next head coach. Over the past two seasons, Hafley served as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20

Jeff Hafley's hiring might give the Dolphins a new quarterback

The Miami Dolphins have a new regime in place. Could a new QB be next?

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

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20

Will Titans ruin Bucs' McDaniel, Bowles plan after hiring Saleh?

Will Titans ruin Buccaneers' Mike McDaniel, Todd Bowles plan after hiring Robert Saleh?

Saleh and McDaniel reportedly developed a positive working relationship when they were with the 49ers before they received their first opportunities to serve as NFL head coaches.

49ers DC Robert Saleh finalizing a deal to become Titans HC

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Mike McDaniel News / A to Z Sports / January 20

The Dolphins got some fascinating evidence that they made the right call with former coach Mike McDaniel on Monday

Coaching gigs are starting to fill up. On the day in which the Miami Dolphins filled their head coaching vacancy by nailing down coach Jeff Hafley from Green Bay, we also saw the Tennessee Titans reach an agreement with Robert Saleh.

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 20

The Dolphins Went With Boring, and I Love it

The Dolphins Went With Boring, and I Love it The Miami Dolphins have been a circus within a circus for god knows how many years. Their strategy and approach to team building change every five minutes, just as the weather does in South Florida.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 20

Hafley Should Right Away Fix the Dolphins’ Defense

Hafley Should Right Away Fix the Dolphins’ Defense Most fans will look at the 2025 season as a failure of the Dolphins’ offense. There was an injury to Tyreek Hill.

Jeff Hafley News / EasySportz / January 20

Grading the Miami Dolphins’ Hiring of Jeff Hafley

MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins didn’t make a reckless hire. They also didn’t make a particularly inspired one. By naming Jeff Hafley their next head coach, Miami opted for a safe, modern, defense-first résumé in a moment that probably called for something bolder.

Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

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.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

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.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / January 20