Miami Dolphins head coach history
Mike McDaniel
McDaniel is the head coach for the Miami Dolphins since the 2022 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 0-2 record under Coach McDaniel in playoff games.
Brian Flores
Flores was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years.
Adam Gase
Gase was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gase in playoff games.
Joe Philbin
Philbin was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2012-2015 seasons, a total of four years. Philbin's record as the team's head coach was 24-28-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Tony Sparano
Sparano was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2008-2011 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sparano in playoff games.
Cam Cameron
Cameron was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2007 season. Cameron's record as the team's head coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful head coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Nick Saban
Saban was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years.
Dave Wannstedt
Wannstedt was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2000-2004 seasons, a total of five years. Wannstedt's record as the team's head coach was 45-35-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2000-2001) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Wannstedt in playoff games.
Jimmy Johnson
Johnson was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1996-1999 seasons, a total of four years. Johnson's record as the team's head coach was 36-28-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1997-1999) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
Don Shula
Shula was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1970-1995 seasons, a total of twenty-six years. Shula's record as the team's head coach was 257-133-2, making him the most successful head coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs sixteen times (1970-1974, 1978-1979, 1981-1985, 1990, 1992, 1994-1995) and had a 17-14 record under Coach Shula in playoff games. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. The Dolphins lost, 3-24. In 1972, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. The Dolphins won, 14-7. In 1973, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII. The Dolphins won, 24-7. In 1982, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII. The Dolphins lost, 17-27. In 1984, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX. The Dolphins lost, 16-38.
George Wilson
Wilson was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1966-1969 seasons, a total of four years. Wilson's record as the team's head coach was 15-39-2, making him the second-least successful head coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Miami Dolphins head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McDaniel | 2022-2024 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 0-2 |
| Brian Flores | 2019-2021 | 24-25-0 | 49.0% | 0-0 |
| Adam Gase | 2016-2018 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 0-1 |
| Joe Philbin | 2012-2015 | 24-28-0 | 46.2% | 0-0 |
| Tony Sparano | 2008-2011 | 29-32-0 | 47.5% | 0-1 |
| Cam Cameron | 2007 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Nick Saban | 2005-2006 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Dave Wannstedt | 2000-2004 | 45-35-0 | 56.3% | 1-2 |
| Jimmy Johnson | 1996-1999 | 36-28-0 | 56.3% | 2-3 |
| Don Shula | 1970-1995 | 257-133-2 | 65.8% | 17-14 |
| George Wilson | 1966-1969 | 15-39-2 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Miami Dolphins head coach facts
- George Wilson was the first head coach in Dolphins history in 1966.
- Don Shula coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's head coach at twenty-six seasons.
- Mike McDaniel is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.