The Dolphins interviewed interim general manager Champ Kelly for a single time in person Wednesday, and then interviewed Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan and 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams for the first time in person, and second time overall, on Thursday.

After a 7-10 season, the Miami Dolphins made the decision to part ways with head coach Mike McDaniel. Now, they will begin a search for a new head coach for the first time since the 2022 offseason.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the team is "moving into the second phase" of the search and has interviews set up with the Los Angeles Chargers' Chad Alexander, Green Bay Packers' Jon-Eric Sullivan, San Francisco 49ers' Josh Williams and interim GM Champ Kelly.

McDaniel’s career head coaching record is 35-33, including 7-10 and 8-9 the past two seasons. Like Stefanski, he has just one head coaching stop on his resume. Stefanski’s career record is 45-56, including 5-12 and 3-14 the past two years.

The Miami Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel this week, and many are wondering if the move was made because of John Harbaugh coming available.

Coach Mike McDaniel called the Dolphins' season a failure after not winning a playoff game. Owner Stephen Ross is replacing general manager Chris Grier after 10 seasons without a playoff victory. Key player decisions include a potential extension for running back De'Von Achane and whether to trade receiver Jaylen Waddle.