The Miami Dolphins have parted ways with head coach Mike McDaniel after the team concluded the 2025 NFL season with a 7-10 record. This marks the second consecutive year that the Dolphins have failed to reach the postseason under McDaniel’s leadership.
McDaniel was hired by the Dolphins ahead of the 2022 season, bringing with him experience from his role as offensive coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers. In his first year at the helm, Miami showed promise and made a playoff appearance. However, the team failed to build on that momentum over the next two seasons.
The 2025 campaign was marked by inconsistency on both sides of the ball. Despite a roster featuring notable talent on offense and a defense that had performed well at times in prior seasons, Miami struggled to find rhythm and sustained success. The team’s final record of 7-10 was not enough to secure a place in the postseason, leading to questions about the direction of the franchise.
While the organization has not publicly shared details about its plans moving forward, the decision to move on from McDaniel underscores the team’s urgency to return to playoff contention. Dolphins management will now begin the search for a new head coach who can maximize the potential of the current roster and help build a winning program.
This move is part of broader organizational changes that often accompany seasons of underperformance. As is common across the league, performance expectations for head coaches remain high, particularly in teams with playoff aspirations.
McDaniel concludes his tenure in Miami with a cumulative regular-season record that includes one postseason appearance. The Dolphins now look ahead to the offseason with a focus on stability and improvement as they aim to realign with their competitive goals in the AFC.
