The 2026 NFL offseason is already reshaping the league’s leadership landscape, with two significant coaching moves leading the latest headlines.
The Miami Dolphins have tapped Jeff Hafley as their new head coach. Hafley, who most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, will take on his first NFL head-coaching role after a prior stint as head coach at Boston College. His hiring marks a pivotal moment for the Dolphins, who are aiming to rebound from a disappointing 7–10 campaign and return to playoff contention.
Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills have officially parted ways with Sean McDermott, ending a nine-season tenure that featured consistent postseason appearances but fell short of delivering a Super Bowl berth. The final straw came after a heartbreaking 33–30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round. Despite McDermott’s regular-season success and his role in revitalizing the franchise, ownership is opting for a new direction.
Buffalo’s front office is already in transition, with Brandon Beane being elevated to president of football operations to oversee the search for McDermott’s replacement. The Bills join a growing list of teams now hunting for leadership to steer their rosters through a highly competitive AFC.
Across the league, the coaching carousel is turning rapidly, with multiple vacancies and a deep pool of candidates poised to make headlines in the coming weeks. As franchises recalibrate, the 2026 season is shaping up to be defined as much by the sidelines as by the gridiron.