After the Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan, there is a new betting favorite for the next NFL head coach to be dismissed from his role
13:59 ET, 16 Oct 2025Updated 14:01 ET, 16 Oct 2025
Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants and Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins shake hands after the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
View 2 Images
Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll have both been on the hot seat since the start of the 2025 season(Image: 2023 Getty Images)
A new favorite has emerged for the next NFL head coach to be fired following Brian Callahan’s dismissal from his post with the Tennessee Titans.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is the favorite to become the next NFL head coach to be fired, according to OddsShark, with odds of +200.
Article continues below
After recording back-to-back winning seasons to begin his Miami tenure, things have taken a downturn for McDaniel, whose team sits at 1-5 through six weeks of the 2025 season.
Article continues below
The Dolphins’ only win so far came in Week 4 against the New York Jets, the only winless team remaining in the NFL.
READ MORE: Kansas City Chiefs coach the betting favorite to land Tennessee Titans jobREAD MORE: 3 best bets for Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football
Matters were made worse for McDaniel when star wide out Tyreek Hill was ruled out for the season after suffering a gruesome knee injury against the Jets.
After falling to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa bemoaned a lack of leadership and team cohesion, a clear indication that McDaniel’s coaching style is not resonating with his team.
McDaniel still has time to save his job, starting with Miami’s Week 7 contest against the Cleveland Browns.
Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
View 2 Images
Under McDaniel, the Dolphins are 9-14 since the start of the 2024 season(Image: Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
If McDaniel is relieved of his duties, he likely will have little trouble finding work on a new NFL sideline as an offensive coach, his area of expertise. The 42-year-old previously had Miami’s offense thriving among the league’s best.
In 2023, the Dolphins offense finished first in the NFL in total yards, rushing touchdowns, rushing yards per attempt, and passing yards.
The Tua-led attack, armed with weapons including Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane, famously demolished the Broncos 70-20 in Week 3 that season, the most points scored by a team in a single game since 1966.
READ MORE: Dawn Staley shares plan to replace 'irreplaceable' South Carolina starREAD MORE: Texas Longhorns lose two players from roster days before key SEC clash
The following year, the Dolphins regressed to just below league average in each of those categories, and in 2025, McDaniel’s offense currently ranks 26th out of 32 teams in total yards.
Outside of McDaniel, Jets first-year head coach Aaron Glenn (+300) is rated second-favorite to be the next head coach fired, followed by Cincinnati’s Zac Taylor (+500) and Giants head coach Brian Daboll (+800).
Glenn was highly sought after this offseason following his departure from the Detroit Lions, where he served as defensive coordinator for four seasons.
This information is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial reasons or to determine a specific course of action. Information should not be used in violation of any law or regulation. Use this information responsibly and at your own risk.
Article continues below
Gambling problem?Click here or call 1-800-522-4700 for help from the National Problem Gambling Helpline.