sports
January 8, 2026
Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel after missing playoffs for second season in row
42-year-old failed to win playoff game during tenure
TL;DR
- Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel.
- The team missed the playoffs for the second straight season.
- Owner Stephen Ross cited a need for comprehensive change.
- McDaniel's tenure saw the Dolphins reach the playoffs in his first two seasons but lose in the first round.
- Miami has a 25-year playoff-win drought.
- The Dolphins also parted ways with general manager Chris Grier.
- Tua Tagovailoa expressed openness to playing for a new team.
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