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Dolphins Land Coveted Head Coach Also Targeted by Raiders, Steelers

Dolphins Land Coveted Head Coach Also Targeted by Raiders, Steelers

Summary

The Miami Dolphins have hired Jeff Hafley as their new head coach after firing Mike McDaniel. Hafley was previously the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers and had been considered for head coaching positions with other NFL teams, including the Tennessee Titans.

Key Facts

  • Jeff Hafley has been named the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
  • Hafley previously worked as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.
  • The Dolphins recently hired Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager; he also came from the Packers.
  • Hafley and Sullivan worked together at the Packers for the last two years.
  • Hafley has past experience as an NFL coach and served as head coach at Boston College.
  • Before accepting the Dolphins' job, Hafley was also in talks with the Tennessee Titans for their head coach position.
  • Hafley's coaching background includes positions with several NFL teams, such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, and San Francisco 49ers.

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