Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Jeff Hafley Agrees to Coach Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have a new coach named Jeff Hafley.
He used to coach at Boston College and the Green Bay Packers.
The old coach, Mike McDaniel, was let go because the team didn't do well.
The Dolphins also have a new boss, Jon-Eric Sullivan.
There's talk about maybe changing the quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, who had a tough year.
The team is making big changes to try and do better next year.
Jeff Hafley agreed to become the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
Hafley replaces Mike McDaniel, who was fired after a 7-10 season.
Hafley previously coached at Boston College and was the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.
New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, who worked with Hafley in Green Bay, will oversee the team.
The Dolphins are considering changes at the quarterback position, including potentially moving on from Tua Tagovailoa.
- Who
- Jeff Hafley, Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel, Jon-Eric Sullivan, Tua Tagovailoa
- What
- Jeff Hafley agreed to become the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins
- When
- The agreement was reached on Monday, with a contract not yet finalized
- Where
- Miami, Florida
- Why
- Mike McDaniel was fired after a 7-10 season, leading to a coaching search
- New Coach
- Jeff Hafley
- Previous Team
- Boston College, Green Bay Packers
- Replaced Coach
- Mike McDaniel
- Dolphins' Record Under McDaniel
- 35-33 in four seasons
- New GM
- Jon-Eric Sullivan
- Tagovailoa's 2025 Stats
- 2,660 yards, 20 TDs, 15 INTs
- Tagovailoa's Contract
- $212.4 million extension in 2024
- Tagovailoa's 2026 Guarantee
- $54 million