Miami Dolphins head coach history
Jeff Hafley
Hafley is the head coach for the Miami Dolphins since the 2026 season.
Mike McDaniel
McDaniel was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2022-2025 seasons, a total of four 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hafley | 2026 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| Mike McDaniel | 2022-2025 | 35-33-0 | 51.5% | 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.
- Jeff Hafley is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2026 season.