Dolphins 1-6: Tua Benched; McDaniel, GM Under Scrutiny

The Miami Dolphins have stumbled to a 1-6 start, fueling fan backlash and intense scrutiny of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa—who has been benched twice—and of head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier. Owner Stephen Ross had reportedly planned to let McDaniel and Grier finish the season but could accelerate that timeline after recent blowout losses. Assistant defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has been floated as a possible interim replacement if McDaniel is fired, though The Athletic reports McDaniel still retains the support of the vast majority of the locker room. Miami is also sorting quarterback depth behind Tua, with veteran Zach Wilson and rookie Quinn Ewers competing for the backup role. A turnover-plagued 31-6 loss to Cleveland and recurring offensive miscues have intensified debate over whether to fire McDaniel now or wait until season’s end.