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Dolphins hire Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as new coach
- On Jan. 19, 2026, the Miami Dolphins reached an agreement to hire Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach after his second in-person interview Monday.
- After owner Stephen Ross fired Mike McDaniel on Jan. 8 following a 35-33 record in four seasons, Jon-Eric Sullivan, Miami's new general manager, prioritized the Dolphins' roster rebuild and culture reset.
- Known for toughness and structure, Hafley spent two seasons as Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator and four seasons as Boston College head coach, compiling a 22-26 record and emphasizing aggressive defense.
- Building a staff and a roster is immediate, with the tandem facing a likely split with Tua Tagovailoa that would create a large dead-cap hit.
- The move imports Green Bay's process to Miami because of Hafley's overlap with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, aiming to end the Dolphins' 25-season playoff-win drought and restore postseason success.
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Jeff Hafley was one of the hottest names in this year's NFL coaching cycle. After two years leading a top 10 defense with the Green Bay Packers, Hafley was named as the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday. The journey has featured many stops for the 46-year old, but the origins of his coaching career trace back to the Capital Region.
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