Resolution criteria

Mike McDaniel was fired by the Dolphins on January 8, 2026, and the market resolves based on which team McDaniel coaches at during the 2026 NFL season. Resolution will be determined by official NFL team announcements or verified reporting from major sports outlets (ESPN, NFL.com, NFL Network). If McDaniel does not secure a coaching position for 2026, the market resolves to "Other."

Background

McDaniel ends his tenure with a 35-33 record and two playoff appearances in four seasons as head coach. McDaniel is also being considered for the head job with the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens. McDaniel is set to interview with the Lions for the team's vacant offensive coordinator role, though he is one of the top head-coaching candidates of the 2026 offseason. McDaniel's time in Miami sputtered this season, but that doesn't change the fact he brought playoff berths and wins to a franchise that's struggled to get them this century.

Considerations

The 2026 coaching carousel is unusually active with multiple high-profile vacancies, which may affect the competitiveness of teams pursuing McDaniel.