Is Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel? Where head coach's job stands after string of losses

After the Miami Dolphins parted ways with general manager Chris Grier, fans have been concerned about coach Mike McDaniel’s career.

Updated on: Nov 10, 2025, 12:42:11 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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After the Miami Dolphins parted ways with general manager Chris Grier following a 28-6 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, fans have been concerned about coach Mike McDaniel’s career. The Dolphins opened with three straight losses after coming into their Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills at 2-7. Miami followed up a 34-10 win at Atlanta with a 28-6 flop vs. Baltimore. While De'Von Achane and company ran for 87 yards, Tua Tagovailoa went on to toss his 11th interception against what is being considered one of the NFL's worst defenses this season.

Is Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel? Where head coach's job stands after string of losses (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) (AP)

That run game was actually McDaniel's area of expertise coming from Kyle Shanahan's system in San Francisco to the Dolphins in 2022. The offense dropped from first in 2023 to 18th last year, and now 27th past the midway point in 2025, according to The Palm Beach Post.

Several sports pundits believe McDaniel will be fired at some point this season, even though he still remains in his position. The team, however, is inclined to at least wait until after the season, according to the outlet. Miami, notably, has not let go of a coach in-season since Joe Philbin after a 1-3 start back in 2015.

Where Mike McDaniel’s job stands now

McDaniel's job is safe, at least for now. ESPN insider Adam Schefter posted on October 31 that McDaniel would stay "for the remainder of the season at least.” This made fans believe he could come back in 2026.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that McDaniel's status was "up in the air” before Miami’s October 30 game against the Ravens. Before a loss at Buffalo on September 18, Rapoport suggested that owner Stephen Ross would only consider firing McDaniel if fans stopped showing up, or if he lost the locker room.

Should McDaniel be fired, he will not be the first head coach fired this season. On October 13, the Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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