The Dolphins' season seemed lost when they fired General Manager Chris Grier after falling to 2-7 in October, but the last four games have seen things turn around in Miami.

Miami is 5-7 and, though not officially eliminated from the playoffs, will almost certainly end the season watching the wild-card round from home. But given the Dolphins started 2-7, the present moment is actually a lot more feel-good than you might imagine.

Approaching crucial hours in the 2025 NFL season, reports suggest the Miami Dolphins have taken a firm stance on head coach Mike McDaniel’s future.

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MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met with reporters a day after beating the New Orleans Saints 21-17, with a game at the New York Jets next up. The Dolphins have won three straight and four of their last five to move to 5-7 on the season. They are favored by 2½ points over the Jets.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said his team needs to make sure it is focused on the New York Jets and not the cold weather for Sunday's game.

Conference championship weekend was certainly a wild one with plenty of College Football Playoff implications. Indiana won its first conference title since 1967 in a 13-10 Big Ten championship upset of Ohio State,

With the Dolphins climbing back to 5-7, league buzz and fresh ESPN reporting suggest Mike McDaniel could be saving his job in Miami.