Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons citing need for 'comprehensive change'

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The NFL coaching carousel continued to spin on Thursday after the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons with the organization. 

Owner Stephen Ross announced the news, citing a need for "comprehensive change" after the team missed the playoffs for a second straight year with a 7-10 finish this season. 

Head coach Mike McDaniel hugs Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross after a game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 8, 2023. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

"After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the decision that our organization is in need of comprehensive change," the statement read. 

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"I informed Mike McDaniel this morning that he has been relieved of his duties as head coach. I love Mike and want to thank him for his hard work, commitment, and the energy he brought to our organization. Mike is an incredibly creative football mind whose passion for the game and his players was evident every day. I wish him and his family the best moving forward."

The Dolphins made back-to-back playoff appearances in McDaniel’s first two seasons as head coach, but were eliminated both times in the first round. The following season, they were eliminated after suffering an unexpected loss to the New York Jets in the team’s season finale. 

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel stands on the field prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Nov. 30, 2025. (Rich Storry/Imagn Images)

McDaniel’s final season in Miami was tumultuous,