Miami Dolphins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mike McDaniel News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Mike McDaniel’s expected new job is revealed

Mike McDaniel is looking poised to go from South Florida to Southern California. The former Miami Dolphins head coach McDaniel is expected to become the next offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers barring a change of heart, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Tuesday.

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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?

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

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Mike McDaniel News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Chargers Expected To Hire Mike McDaniel As Offensive Coordinator

The Chargers are close to naming Mike McDaniel their next offensive coordinator, Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington of ESPN report. McDaniel, who’s having dinner with team brass on Tuesday, is expected to take the job.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20

Landing Mike McDaniel as OC would be massive win for Chargers

After backing out of the head-coaching search for the Cleveland Browns, former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel may have found his next role.

Wise McDaniel decision reemphasizes Browns' bleak state

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

Chiefs have critical decisions to make on Eric Bieniemy, Mike Kafka

Ravens expected to advance Chargers DC Jesse Minter along in HC search

What was reported about Mike Tomlin rumors after Bills fired Sean McDermott

Mike McDaniel News / Field Level Media / January 20

Report: Mike McDaniel withdraws from Browns' coaching search

Mike McDaniel has taken himself out of the running in Cleveland. The former Miami Dolphins head coach informed the Browns he's withdrawing from their search ahead of a planned in-person interview on Wednesday, according to an NFL Network report.

Jeff Hafley News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20

‘Two year interview’ led to Jeff Hafley being hired as head coach by the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins decided to fire Mike McDaniel after initially saying they would bring him back for one more season. The Dolphins conducted an extensive coaching search and selected Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their new head coach.

Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

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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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.

Mike McDaniel News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

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

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

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Mike McDaniel News / Yardbarker / January 20

Wise Mike McDaniel decision reemphasizes Browns' bleak state

NFL head-coaching jobs don't grow on trees. Despite the scarcity, McDaniel is already crossing the Cleveland Browns' opening off his list.

Gum-chomping Steelers coach Danny Smith leaves for Buccaneers

Ravens expected to advance Chargers DC Jesse Minter along in head-coaching search

Bills job should be No. 1 in coaching cycle after Sean McDermott firing

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The '2025-26 NFL Week 1 head coaches' quiz

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.

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

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 / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 20

What the Dolphins Defense Should Look Like Under Jeff Hafley

The Miami Dolphins have a new head coach, and it’s former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. We’ve already covered all the reasons Dolphins fans should be hopeful and fearful of Hafley’s tenure.

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

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 / Yardbarker / January 20