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Dolphins Hire Jeff Hafley as Eighth First-Time Head Coach

1/21/2026

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Jeff Hafley, the Miami Dolphins' new head coach, replaces Mike McDaniel after his firing.
Hafley is the eighth consecutive first-time head coach for the Dolphins.
Fan reactions are mixed, with many expressing disappointment over Hafley's lack of NFL head-coaching experience and a preference for established candidates like John Harbaugh or Sean McDermott.
The Dolphins plan to rebuild under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan by developing talent through the draft.

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Jeff Hafley, the Miami Dolphins' new head coach, replaces Mike McDaniel after his firing.
Hafley is the eighth consecutive first-time head coach for the Dolphins.
Fan reactions are mixed, with many expressing disappointment over Hafley's lack of NFL head-coaching experience and a preference for established candidates like John Harbaugh or Sean McDermott.
The Dolphins plan to rebuild under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan by developing talent through the draft.