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Mel Kiper sends cornerback to Dolphins in first mock for 2026 NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins are in the midst of a head coaching search as other teams are still fighting for their playoff lives during the NFL’s Wildcard Weekend. After hiring former Packers vice-president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan to replace former Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, he and his team of scouts will have plenty of […]

Mike McDaniel to interview with four teams for head coaching vacancies this week

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross made the decision to fire Mike McDaniel as the team’s head coach late last week — but sometimes one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The former Dolphins head coach is reportedly in high demand — and will interview for four head coaching vacancies, plus one offensive coordinator job this […]

Dolphins request interview with Jeff Hafley

The Green Bay Packers lost to the Chicago Bears on Saturday as the NFL’s Wild Card weekend kicked off. With the loss, Chicago advanced to the Divisional round while the Packers head into the offseason. It also opened the door for Packers assistant coaches to be poached by teams looking for a new head coach. […]

Dolphins head coach search gets underway – The Splash Zone 1/11/26

Shortly after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager, the Miami Dolphins got to work on finding their next head coach. Sullivan will work along side Stephen Ross and Troy Aikman is even sticking around to help out. Reports came out yesterday that the Dolphins have requested to speak with several candidates. That list […]

Dolphins add Chris Shula to head coaching search

The Miami Dolphins are not taking Saturday off this week, attacking their head coaching search a day after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as the team’s new general manager. Earlier this morning, reports indicated the Dolphins had contacted former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh about a possible interview next week. Then came a report that Miami […]

NFL Playoff predictions 2026: Wild card weekend winners picks, odds

The Miami Dolphins may not have made it to the playoffs, but that does not mean the NFL playoffs are not happening. The postseason kicks off today with the first two of six Wild Card weekend games. And, of course, we are back to make our predictions for each game. The final weekend of the […]

Dolphins head coaching search: Klint Kubiak set for Saturday interview

The Miami Dolphins are not messing around when it comes to getting their house in order. Just a day after the team announced the hiring of Jon-Eric Sullivan as the team’s new general manager, they appear set for their first interview for their vacant head coaching position. According to Jordan Schultz, the Dolphins will hold […]

Dolphins reach out to John Harbaugh about head coaching position

The long-anticipated phone call has been made. The Miami Dolphins are hoping to get involved in the John Harbaugh sweepstakes, looking to hire the former Baltimore Ravens head coach for the same position in South Florida. Reports over the past several days have conflicted on whether Miami had already contacted Harbaugh’s agent, but now it […]

Dolphins head coach search update: Troy Aikman to continue as advisor

The Miami Dolphins added Hall of Fame quarterback and Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman as an advisor during the search for their new general manager. On Friday, the team announced the hiring of Jon-Eric Sullivan as the hire, but that did not end Aikman’s role with the team. According to the Miami Herald’s Barry […]

Miami Dolphins fan confidence drops after season ends

The Miami Dolphins’ 2025 NFL season was a complete disappointment, with a team that should have been in contention for the playoffs falling to 7-10 by the end of the season. The Dolphins struggled to find any sort of identity throughout the season, moved on from their general manager in October, benched their starting quarterback […]

Dolphins have two named All Pro following 2025 season

The Associated Press announced the First- and Second-Team All-Pro selections on Saturday, with two Miami Dolphins players landing on the list. The AP All-Pro lists are the standard bearer for recognition of great season-long performances and is recognized by the NFL. The votes are conducted by a panel of 50 national media members and the […]

Dolphins get their man; Jon-Eric Sullivan hired as new General Manager

According to numerous reports from respected National Football League insiders, the Miami Dolphins are working to hire their new general manager this morning — Jon-Eric Sullivan, previously of the Green Bay Packers. Sullivan was reportedly Miami’s number one choice all along, and is now in position to succeed longtime Dolphins GM Chris Grier (and interim […]

Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel – The Splash Zone 1/9/26

Mike McDaniel is out as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins after 4 seasons. There has been plenty of speculation on his job status with a new general manager set to be brought in but it just makes sense to pair a new GM with their head coach choice. Which is why Chad Alexander […]

Dolphins ‘expect’ to make GM decision ‘by tomorrow’

The Miami Dolphins are not messing around as they look to rebuild a franchise that has underperformed the last two seasons. The 2025 NFL regular season ended on Sunday, the Dolphins began requesting interviews for their vacant general manager position on Monday, they conducted an initial round of virtual interviews on Tuesday, cut their list […]

Mike McDaniel fired as Miami Dolphins head coach

The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel. The move comes after the 2025 season spun out of control. Miami makes the move after ending the season with a 7-10 record, including a 38-10 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 18 to close out the regular season. The Dolphins started the season […]

Dolphins GM search: Four finalists set for in-person interviews

The Miami Dolphins’ search for a new general manager is advancing quickly, with the team dropping their initial eight candidates to a final four on Wednesday. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Miami is setting up in-person interviews with Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander, Green Bay Packers Vice President of player personnel […]

Dolphins’ interest in Harbaugh “not as concrete” as previously thought

The Miami Dolphins currently do not have a head coach vacancy. Head coach Mike McDaniel survived the infamous “Black Monday”, and still has his job—for now. However, following John Harbaugh’s dismissal from the Baltimore Ravens earlier this week, reports suggested that the Dolphins ownership had a “real affinity” for Harbaugh. Certainly, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross […]

Fins Up, Fins Down | Week Eighteen

Now that the Miami Dolphins’ disastrous 2025 campaign has finally concluded, it’s time for a wellness check for this franchise’s fanbase. How are we feeling at the beginning of the offseason for Miami? What are your feelings on keeping Mike McDaniel as the team’s head coach for another season? Would you be interested in firing […]

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Five Things I Think I Think About the Miami Dolphins – Week 18

Man, what a good ending. Oh, sorry; I just finished Stranger Things. The Dolphins’ 2025 season? Let’s just say I’m not nearly as sad to say goodbye to that. Miami played with an eye toward the future Regardless of how bleak that might be. They followed my advice (I know because of both their loyal […]

Anthony Weaver requested to interview for second head coaching job

The Miami Dolphins may be in the John Harbaugh sweepstakes — or they may not be. If you’re reading the tea leaves on that one — and Josina Anderson’s social media posts — it seems like Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has been in contact with Harbaugh’s representatives. We will see if that materializes into a […]

Dolphins have a tough schedule in 2026 – The Splash Zone 1/7/26

After a losing season, the Miami Dolphins are rewarded with the second toughest schedule in 2026. It’s a tad early to look that far ahead when this season hasn’t even finished yet. But on paper, it is a tough task for a Dolphins team that is going to look a tad different entering next season. […]