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But the Dolphins’ poor start to 2025 – losing six of their first seven games – caused owner Stephen Ross to fire general manager Chris Grier and raised doubt over McDaniel, whose future would be decided by Ross when the season ended.<\/p>\n
With the season over, Ross has opted for “comprehensive change”.<\/p>\n
“I love Mike and want to thank him for his hard work, commitment, and the energy he brought to our organisation,” Ross said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“Mike is an incredibly creative football mind whose passion for the game and his players was evident every day. I wish him and his family the best moving forward.”<\/p>\n
Ross has ties with the family of John Harbaugh, whose 18-year spell as Baltimore Ravens head coach ended <\/a>when his team failed to qualify for the play-offs.<\/p>\n The Dolphins are yet to make contact with Harbaugh, according to ESPN,, external<\/span><\/a> and the decision to fire McDaniel is reported to be unconnected to Harbaugh’s availability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n