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Analyzing Dolphins New Head Coaching Candidates, Latest Front Office Shakeup

The Miami Dolphins were busy on Tuesday. The team made an expected shakeup in its front office and added a few new names to its list of head-coaching interview candidates.

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The Dolphins' front office tear-down continues as Miami has parted ways with another power player from the old regime

You'd certainly expect some change within your front office once you make a change at the top of the organizational charts. We're seeing that play out in real time with the Miami Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Dolphins moving on from assistant general manager

The Miami Dolphins continued a broad organizational reset Tuesday by parting ways with assistant general manager Marvin Allen, according to a report. The move comes as the Dolphins reshape their front office and coaching staff following a disappointing 2025 NFL season that prompted sweeping changes across the franchise.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 13

Dolphins to Interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham

Dolphins to Interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports the Dolphins have requested an interview with the LV Raiders defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw and rush for at least one touchdown in multiple playoff games can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 300-yard NFL playoff games' quiz

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 13

Dolphins Move on From Assistant GM Marvin Allen

Dolphins Move on From Assistant GM Marvin Allen NFL Insider Dianna Russini reports the Dolphins have moved on from Assistant General Manager Marvin Allen.

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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.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 13

Jon-Eric Sullivan Brings Right Team Building Strategy to Miami

Jon-Eric Sullivan Brings Right Team Building Strategy to Miami For the past quarter-century, the Dolphins have made the wrong moves in building the roster.

Omar Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13

Dolphins Signed S Omar Brown To Futures Deal

The Miami Dolphins announced on Tuesday they signed S Omar Brown to a futures contract for the 2026 season. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / January 13

Miami Dolphins weigh Harbaugh’s authority against Stefanski’s steadiness in coaching search

Miami’s coaching search has narrowed to one decision: chase John Harbaugh’s record or hand the rebuild to Kevin Stefanski. The Dolphins have interviewed a long list of candidates, but two names now frame the search.

Mike McDaniel News / The Spun / January 13

Mike McDaniel Reportedly Has Two NFL Head Coaching Interviews

After being fired from the Miami Dolphins following a (mostly) disastrous 2025 season, Mike McDaniel appears to be in pretty high demand. McDaniel went 35-33 in his four seasons in South Beach where he guided the Phins to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2022 and 2023.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 13

Dolphins Top 5 Cut Candidates for 2026 Offseason

The Miami Dolphins will need to do a lot of cap gymnastics this offseason. The Dolphins are $24.4 million in the red for 2026, according to Over the Cap,

Kevin Stefanski News / Dolphins Talk / January 13

Kevin Stefanski Interviewing In-Person Today in Miami

Kevin Stefanski Interviewing In-Person Today in Miami Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network report that former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is in Miami today interviewing for the open Dolphins head coaching job in person.

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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 13

Dolphins to Interview Chargers DC Jesse Minter

Dolphins to Interview Chargers DC Jesse Minter NFL Insider Albert Breer reports the Miami Dolphins will interview LA Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter for their vacant head coaching position.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / January 13

NEW Draft Network Mock Draft has Miami with Pick 11 Selecting…

NFL Draft guru Justin Melo of The Draft Network has Miami finding Tyreek Hill’s replacement in Round 1 of the upcoming draft. In his most recent mock draft, he has Miami targeting its #1 WR of the future. “Jordyn Tyson would be the no-brainer WR1 in this class if not for a lengthy and concerning injury history.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / January 13

One of the Dolphins’ last remaining loose ends of the 2025 season has finally been tied up

The loose ends are all coming together for the Miami Dolphins' resources this offseason. The Dolphins did the hard part already, which was securing a general manager to run the franchise into the future.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / January 13

ESPN Analyst Predicts Eagles’ backup Quarterback will get Traded to the Dolphins

ESPN Analyst Predicts Eagles’ backup Quarterback will get Traded to the Dolphins It’s anyone’s guess as to who will be starting for the Miami Dolphins at the all-important quarterback position to begin the 2026 season.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 13

A Miami Dolphins Dead Cap Primer and How Much Is Too Much?

The biggest player-related question for the Miami Dolphins heading into the offseason will center around quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and whether the team will be willing to absorb a very large amount of dead cap space to create a fresh start for all involved.

Mike McDaniel News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 12

Falcons Interviewed Mike McDaniel For HC Position

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel for their vacant head coaching position, according to Adam Schefter. McDaniel is one of

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / January 12

Lions To Interview Mike McDaniel For OC Job

The Lions expressed interest in Mike McDaniel immediately after his Dolphins ouster. Days later, the sides have scheduled a meeting. McDaniel will interview for Detroit’s OC post on Tuesday, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Dolphins request interview with ex-LB-turned-Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard

With the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel on Thursday, the team is in search of the franchise’s next head coach to go along with their new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / January 12

Dolphins Ask Permission to Interview Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard

Dolphins Ask Permission to Interview Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that the Miami Dolphins have asked the Detroit Lions for permission to interview their defensive coordinator, Kelvin Sheppard, for their open head coaching position.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 12

Dolphins Request To Interview Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard For HC Position

The Miami Dolphins have requested to interview Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard for their head coaching position, according to Ian Rapoport. Sheppard, 37, is a former third-round pick of the Bills back in 2011.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 12

Pros and Cons of Each Dolphins Head Coaching Candidate

The initial list of candidates the Miami Dolphins are expected to interview for their head coaching search has been released. In fact, the team interviewed Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak over the weekend.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12

Browns to interview former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for HC job

The Cleveland Browns are among the teams expected to pursue former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, but the team is interviewing another notable candidate on Monday.

Insider details John Harbaugh's plans for taking head-coaching interviews

Dolphins take big step into John Harbaugh sweepstakes

Packers might be John Harbaugh's top choice if they fire Matt LaFleur

The 'NFL coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

Troy Aikman News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Troy Aikman is not finished working for the Dolphins

Troy Aikman’s work with the Miami Dolphins is not finished quite yet. After helping the team with their general manager hire, Aikman will do the same as they search for a new head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.