US EditionMike McDaniel on hold, but playing role in Dolphins GM talks
Mike McDaniel will help select the new general manager and decide the 2026 starting quarterback amid a 7-10 season and roster uncertainties, including a QB competition.
- On Jan. 5, 2026, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel held an end-of-season news conference and said he expects to remain head coach until told otherwise, adding he will meet Stephen Ross later this week.
- After a 7-10 finish and a 1-6 start that preceded Chris Grier's Oct. 31 firing, the Dolphins faced pressure following regression from an 8-9 in 2024 to 7-10 in 2025.
- McDaniel said the team will hold a quarterback competition in 2026 and will meet Tua Tagovailoa on Tuesday; rookie Quinn Ewers went 1-2 as Miami's starter but failed to secure the clear No. 1 role.
- With a combined $108.2 million 2026 cap hit for Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill, Miami faces tough financial choices as releasing Tagovailoa next year could trigger a $99 million dead cap, and the Dolphins are $6.4 million over the salary cap with five 2026 draft picks.
- McDaniel will take part in interviews for the next general manager while stressing limits to his authority, with Champ Kelly serving as interim GM and Troy Aikman advising the search.
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Times West VirginianMiami Dolphins begin search for new GM, Mike McDaniel to be involved
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Mike McDaniel's Dolphins head into offseason looking for a new GM and with a big QB question
Mike McDaniel’s job as head coach of the Miami Dolphins appears to be safe for now. But he knows that will only remain true if he produces the results he was hired for in 2022.
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