Miami Dolphins Fire Mike McDaniel After Losing Season

The Miami Dolphins officially dismissed head coach Mike McDaniel following a disappointing 7-10 season, marking the franchise's second consecutive losing year. Despite earlier indications that he would assist in hiring a new general manager, owner Stephen Ross decided a total organizational overhaul was necessary. The team struggled significantly against winning opponents during McDaniel's tenure and saw a decline in offensive production as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa dealt with injuries and benching. While a new general manager is expected to be appointed quickly, the search for a head coach will follow, with rumors circulating about potentially pursuing John Harbaugh. This move continues a long-standing pattern of coaching instability for the Dolphins, who have not had a coach last four full seasons in over two decades.