Dolphins Introduce 3 New Coordinators to Revitalize Franchise

New offensive, defensive and special teams coordinators aim to turn around Miami's 7-9 season.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:15pm

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The Miami Dolphins introduced three new coordinators on Wednesday as part of head coach Jeff Hafley's efforts to help a franchise that finished 7-9 last season and fired previous head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, defensive coordinator Sean Duggan and special teams coordinator Chris Tabor were unveiled at a press conference, with Hafley indicating the coaching staff is nearly finalized.

Why it matters

The Dolphins are hoping the new coaching staff can help end the NFL's longest playoff winless drought, as the team hasn't won a playoff game since the 2000 season. The new coordinators will be tasked with revitalizing an offense that ranked 25th in the league last year and improving a defense that struggled at times.

The details

Slowik, who spent last season on the Dolphins' staff as a senior passing game coordinator, emphasized the importance of establishing a physical identity, particularly in the offensive line. Duggan, the new defensive coordinator, discussed his approach of being multiple and playing to the strengths of the personnel. Tabor, the special teams coordinator, talked about the evolving role of special teams with the new dynamic kickoff rule.

  • The Dolphins introduced the three new coordinators on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Jeff Hafley

The head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Bobby Slowik

The new offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.

Sean Duggan

The new defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.

Chris Tabor

The new special teams coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.

Tua Tagovailoa

The quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, who struggled with interceptions last season.

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What they’re saying

“I am very appreciative, obviously being here last year. My relationship with Coach Hafley goes way back. He means a lot to me. I respect him so much as a person, as a family man, as a father, and I think he's an unbelievable coach.”

— Bobby Slowik, Offensive Coordinator (local10.com)

“I'm big into relationships, right? I think developing relationships with guys is always important no matter what age you are. When it comes to age, guys just want to be coached, right? If you can help them get better and you care about them, they're going to listen and they're going to take in your coaching.”

— Sean Duggan, Defensive Coordinator (local10.com)

“I think it has. I'm going to go ahead and predict it's going to impact this weekend's game, because obviously on fourth down you only get one opportunity. But with regards to like the dynamic kickoff and those types of things, obviously you're seeing a lot of returns which is fun, you're seeing a lot of covered kicks.”

— Chris Tabor, Special Teams Coordinator (local10.com)

What’s next

The Dolphins will finalize their coaching staff in the coming days and weeks as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Dolphins are hoping their new coaching staff, led by the three new coordinators, can help turn around the franchise and end their long playoff drought. The emphasis on physicality, versatility, and player development will be key as the team looks to improve on last season's 7-9 record.