Mike McDaniel's tenure with the Miami Dolphins came to an end Thursday after four seasons. A 7-10 finish to 2025 led owner Stephen Ross to decide that "comprehensive change" needed to happen, which included the firing of the team's head coach.

On Thursday, McDaniel released a statement through the Dolphins.

"Coaching this team and being part of this great franchise has been the honor of a lifetime," McDaniel said. "When I took this job, I had a vision of a team that was bonded together and played with passion and energy on the path to winning championships. I gave everything I had for that goal. I am disappointed, especially for the fans, that we did not have better results on the field, but I am grateful for every coach, player, and staff member who poured themselves into that vision alongside me.