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Nathaniel Hackett Set To Join Miami Dolphins’ Coaching Staff As Quarterbacks Coach

Just when you thought the coaching carousel had finally stopped spinning for the winter, Nathaniel Hackett found a way to hop back on. If you’ve been following the NFL for the last five years, you know the name.

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Jeff Hafley’s staff makes intriguing ex-Packers OC addition

Jeff Halfey brings Green Bay Packers representation over to the Miami Dolphins. He’s adding to it through an intriguing ex-offensive coordinator addition.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29

Dolphins To Hire Nathaniel Hackett

Nathaniel Hackett‘s stock took a tumble for a few years, as his disastrous Broncos HC season preceded a Jets OC tenure that brought a demotion. But the second-generation NFL staffer is moving back up the ladder.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 29

Dolphins Coaching Staff Tracker: Former Head Coach Comes In

The Miami Dolphins' latest addition to their coaching staff is another former Green Bay Packers assistant, but in this case also a former head coach. Nathaniel

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

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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.

Nathaniel Hackett News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29

Dolphins Hiring Nathaniel Hackett As QBs Coach

Dan Graziano of ESPN reports that the Dolphins are hiring former Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett as their QBs coach under new HC Jeff Hafley. Hackett, 46, began his NFL coaching career with the Buccaneers back in 2006 as an offensive quality control coach.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Senior Bowl standout emerges as an obvious answer to scratch multiple itches for the Dolphins without compromising their biggest goal

MOBILE, AL — There are no shortage of needs for the 2026 Miami Dolphins roster. Miami has acknowledged, through new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, that the goal is to build a team from the inside-out.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Dolphins’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Miami Dolphins are entering a new era during the 2026 season. Miami hired Jeff Hafley as their next head coach after he excelled while leading Green Bay’s defense over the past two seasons.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Jeff Hafley's latest hire to Dolphins coaching staff should have no shortage of insight on ways to beat a division rival

Jeff Hafley's Miami Dolphins coaching staff is starting to fill up. The Dolphins made a number of coaching commitment on Wednesday, including a new offensive line coach as Butch Barry heads west to follow Mike McDaniel, and another addition to "Packers South" as yet another assistant makes the migration from Green Bay.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 29

Dolphins Coaching Staff Tracker: Another Buffalo Addition

The Miami Dolphins continue assembling their 2026 coaching staff, and for the second time they've looked to the Buffalo Bills for a new assistant. The team will be adding cornerbacks coach Jahmile Addae to work in the same capacity in Miami, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 29

Comparing the Hafley GB Defense Stats to the Dolphins Numbers

It might not be a while before the verdict is in regarding Jeff Hafley's ability as an NFL head coach, but the stats would suggest at the very least the Miami Dolphins have upgraded their defense.

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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 / Dolphins Talk / January 29

Dolphins Hire Bills CB Coach Jahmile Addae for Same Role

Dolphins Hire Bills CB Coach Jahmile Addae for Same Role Pete Thamel of ESPN reports the Dolphins are hiring Jahmile Addae as their cornerbacks coach. He has been the Buffalo Bills’ cornerbacks coach for the past two seasons.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / January 29

Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 1.0 has Miami Adding to the Offense

Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 1.0 has Miami Adding to the Offense NFL.com Draft analyst Bucky Brooks released his first mock draft of the year, and he has the Dolphins adding the top tight end in the draft in round one.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 29

Dolphins 2025 Running Back Report Card: Achane Dominates

The Miami Dolphins’ season did not go as planned, largely because their roster didn’t meet expectations. Now that the team is turning the page with GM

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / January 29

Dolphins Hire Wendel Davis, Former Green Bay Packers Assistant

Dolphins Hire Wendel Davis, Former Green Bay Packers Assistant NFL Insider Aaron Wilson reports that the Miami Dolphins have hired Wendel Davis. Davis has been a defensive quality control coach with the Packers since 2019; there is no word on what his role will be with the Dolphins.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / January 29

The 'Ball King' is the latest coach from Green Bay to migrate with Jeff Hafley to his new Dolphins staff

The 'Ball King' is the latest coach from Green Bay to migrate to Packers South. The Miami Dolphins, under the direction of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, have been plucking coaches from Green Bay like daisies.

Aaron Brewer News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 28

Dolphins Wednesday Notebook: Brewer Is Award Finalist, More Coaching News

It was a busy day for the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, including some coaching staff additions under new head coach Jeff Hafley. However, a few other notes might have slipped under the radar on a day that also included some excellent Senior Bowl prospect performances.