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The Dolphins finished 7-10, dropping McDaniel to 35-33 overall since he took over as Miami's head coach four years ago.
The Miami Dolphins will undergo several changes during the 2026 NFL offseason, following a tumultuous 2025 campaign. Miami posted a 7-10 record, missing the playoffs for the second straight season. With his future in the air,
Mike McDaniel caused quite a stir this week when he revealed he'll be a part of the Miami Dolphins' general manager search. Many expected McDaniel to be among the coaches fired on Black Monday after the Tua Tagovailoa experiment ran its course and his team regressed yet again.
The future of Mike McDaniel isn’t so uncertain anymore. NFL Network reported on Monday that the Dolphins were planning on bringing back the head coach and McDaniel was asked about it during a press conference later in the day. “My understanding is that I am the coach of the Miami Dolphins until I’m told otherwise,” McDaniel told reporters.
Aug 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks on from the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock St
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Mike McDaniel's head coach clock resets to zero after Stephen Ross decision
Mike McDaniel's Miami Dolphins career has been like a rollercoaster. It reached its apex in 2023, but the drop afterwards has been never-ending. It might be climbing up yet another hill. McDaniel made it clear on Monday that he expects to be Miami's coach in 2026.
The Dolphins will finish the campaign with a 7-10 record and a litany of major questions entering the offseason.