Mike McDaniel signed a contract extension with the Miami Dolphins in 2024, but a lot has changed since then. Miami’s 1-6 record has many wondering when the axe will drop.
Mike McDaniel is on the hot seat: What is the Dolphins head coach’s salary and how many years does he have left in Miami?
The Miami Dolphins confirmed in 2024 that they were happy with the work Mike Daniel was doing. The team signed him to a 4-year extension, which would keep him in Miami until 2028. Happiness is a funny thing though, and not too many in the Dolphins front office are happy with what they’re seeing on the field.
McDaniel led the Dolphins to a Wild Card berth in 2022 and 2023. His overall record in Miami is 29-29 counting the 1-6 record this season:
- 2022: 9-8
- 2023: 11-6
- 2024: 8-9
- 2025: 1-6
Mike McDaniel amongst the best paid coaches in the league
While the exact terms of the contract have not been publicly disclosed, it is estimated that McDaniel earns approximately between $3.5 million and $4.5 million per year.
Yikes: Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel's post-game presser has gone viral leaving many fans concerned.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 20, 2025
“Um, because uh, we’re not, I mean, uh, if you, uh, are negatively affecting the football team, uh, routinely. um, you know, uh, uh, assess another player.”pic.twitter.com/O4uZct55om
McDaniel’s extension was a clear signal that the Dolphins were committed to building a sustainable, winning culture. But, Tua Tagovailoa is not playing to the level everyone expected him to be at after several concussions and other setbacks.
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McDaniel seems to have lost control of the locker room with his QB openly complaining about teammates’ lack of dedication and commitment and other onfield communication between coaches and players that does not look like a team that has a chance to turn things around.
We’ll see what the Dolphins management decides to do over the next few weeks. A lot of that decision will be based on the team’s performance against the Falcons and Ravens before October comes to an end.
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