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Dolphins hire Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as new coach
- On Jan. 19, 2026, the Miami Dolphins reached an agreement to hire Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach after his second in-person interview Monday.
- After owner Stephen Ross fired Mike McDaniel on Jan. 8 following a 35-33 record in four seasons, Jon-Eric Sullivan, Miami's new general manager, prioritized the Dolphins' roster rebuild and culture reset.
- Known for toughness and structure, Hafley spent two seasons as Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator and four seasons as Boston College head coach, compiling a 22-26 record and emphasizing aggressive defense.
- Building a staff and a roster is immediate, with the tandem facing a likely split with Tua Tagovailoa that would create a large dead-cap hit.
- The move imports Green Bay's process to Miami because of Hafley's overlap with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, aiming to end the Dolphins' 25-season playoff-win drought and restore postseason success.
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The Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley, former defence coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, on Monday as head coach, putting an end to an expeditious search and entrusting him with the task of redressing a concession that hasn't won a playoff game in 25 years.
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