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

McDaniel has been the Dolphins' head coach since 2022 and has yet to lead Miami to a playoff win. While the team was 2-7 when Grier was dismissed, a report from Sunday revealed that the "primary reason" McDaniel kept his job is that "those in the upper reaches of the Dolphins’ organization held that McDaniel had not lost the players."

At 4-7, the Dolphins are still in the playoff race and are on a hot streak heading into their Week 12 bye. As a result of the Dolphins' winning streak, which included a huge win over the Buffalo Bills, the job status of Mike McDaniel comes into question.

Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline is returning to Florida, this time as the head coach of the University of South Florida. Multiple media outlets reported on the hire Wednesday morning with ESPN reporting that Hartline is expected to continue his duties as offensive coordinator for Ohio State throughout the remainder of the postseason.

The Dolphins aren’t concerned about where they are in the standings — they are just trying to defeat the opponent next on their schedule.

The Dolphins know better than to overlook the struggling Saints, especially as they're making their own late push.

Chris Olave, a standout player for the New Orleans Saints, is waited for the fans to make a significant impact today against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.