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Why Dolphins GM Job Is Pretty Desirable for Candidates

The Miami Dolphins are starting the process of hiring a new general manager this week after finishing the 2025 season at 7-10 and firing Chris Grier on Halloween. One common opinion circulating on social media is that the Dolphins’ general manager position isn’t desirable.

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Five things to know about Tariq Ahmad, the 49ers executive interviewing for the Miami Dolphins’ general manager vacancy

The Miami Dolphins initially saw five names reported on Monday for their interview requests for a vacant general manager post. Then, shortly thereafter, a sixth name was reported — San Francisco 49ers Vice President of Player Personnel Tariq Ahmad.

Mike McDaniel News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 6

Exploring the (Likely) Reasons the Dolphins Have Kept McDaniel

After weeks of speculation, it certainly does appear as though Mike McDaniel will be back as Miami Dolphins head coach in 2026 for a fifth season. There

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 6

What to Know About the Dolphins' 2026 Strength of Schedule

The bad news when it comes to the Miami Dolphins' 2026 schedule in what could be a rebuilding or at the very least transitioning year is that it ranks as the second-toughest in the NFL.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 6

Ranking All 29 Dolphins Players Set to Be Free Agents This Offseason

Miami Dolphins will have plenty of roster turnover this offseason. There will be a new general manager, of course, but the team also has a whopping 29

Quinn Ewers News / Dolphins Talk / January 6

Quinn Ewers Wraps Up Rookie Campaign with Worst Start as a Pro

Quinn Ewers Wraps Up Rookie Campaign with Worst Start as a Pro Miami Dolphins first-year signal caller Quinn Ewers was suddenly thrust into a starting role late this season following the decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa, and the seventh-round pick’s quality of play across the final three games of the campaign was a mixed bag.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / January 6

The Patriots Remain Everything The Dolphins Aren’t

The Patriots Remain Everything The Dolphins Aren’t The 2025 NFL season has mercifully come to a close for the Miami Dolphins. What started out as a season where expectations were all over the place ended with the people who believed Miami would be mediocre being proven right.

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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 / Yardbarker / January 6

Dolphins open to this Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel scenario after 'fresh start' comment

Tagovailoa made it clear he would be open to a fresh start, but will he get his wish?

Mike McDaniel operating under the assumption he has a future with Miami Dolphins

Former Texas QB Quinn Ewers sends strong message to college stars abusing transfer portal

Dolphins request interviews with three 49ers executives for GM opening

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Dolphins reveal 6 GM interview candidates

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Miami Dolphins as they look to build a new foundation for the future. The Dolphins missed the playoffs for the second straight year, and a fresh vision is needed, starting from the top.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Tua Tagovailoa News / Field Level Media / January 5

Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I would be good with’ fresh start in ‘26

Tua Tagovailoa signaled he would be open to move on from the Miami Dolphins as the players cleaned out their lockers Monday, and coach Mike McDaniel said he will meet with Tagovailoa on Tuesday morning to discuss how to move forward.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / January 5

HC Mike McDaniel assuming he has a future with Miami Dolphins

Mike McDaniel operating under the assumption he has a future with Miami Dolphins

Mike McDaniel finished his fourth season as head coach of the Miami Dolphins with a 7-10 record. What kind of future does McDaniel have with the Dolphins?

Mike McDaniel on hold, but playing role in Dolphins GM talks

Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I would be good with’ fresh start in ‘26

Tua Tagovailoa makes admission about his future with Dolphins

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / 5 GOATs / January 5

Mike McDaniel hot seat: Ian Rapoport reveals latest on Dolphins HC return

Ian Rapoport has the latest on Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who is considered to be on the hot seat. While appearing on the NFL Network, the NFL insider said that he expects McDaniel to be with the team next season.

Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel sounds off on job security rumors after 7-win season

The Miami Dolphins missed the NFL playoffs for the second season in a row under head coach Mike McDaniel, further sparking rumors that he’s about to get fired from his job.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / January 6