Dolphins Disaster: McDaniel and Grier on Termination Watch After 31-6 Browns Blowout
The Miami Dolphins’ disastrous 31-6 loss to the previously 1-5 Cleveland Browns has amplified the heat under head coach Mike McDaniel and General Manager Chris Grier, placing them squarely on a termination watch. The embarrassing Week 7 defeat drops the Dolphins to a dismal 1-6 record for the 2025 season, a performance far below expectations for a team that had hoped to contend for a playoff spot.
This wasn’t just a loss; it was a comprehensive failure against a struggling opponent, making the shortcomings of the entire organization impossible to ignore. McDaniel, in his fourth season, has seen his innovative offensive mind stall, and his leadership questioned, especially following recent reports of internal discord, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s public call-out of teammates. The offense, which managed only two field goals, looked completely inept in the wet conditions.
The blame, however, extends to Grier. His roster construction has been heavily scrutinized, particularly a defense that has struggled to stop the run and protect the lead. The decision by owner Stephen Ross to bring back the duo was already unpopular with the fanbase, and the current state of the team, which is arguably “far less acceptable” than the status quo Ross vowed to avoid, could force his hand. Ross has history with in-season firings, and with the season essentially lost, a change for both McDaniel and Grier seems not just possible, but increasingly inevitable. The question is no longer if they’ll be out, but when—possibly as early as the next 24 hours, as the Dolphins stare into the abyss of another lost season.