BREAKING: Dolphins Fire Head Coach

January 8, 2026 | Edition #254

👋 Hey, Gridiron Gang!

Change is coming for teams that struggled this season, and the Dolphins are the latest to make a major move, parting ways with their head coach. Meanwhile, new developments have emerged surrounding arrests linked to the Shedeur Sanders incident. Here’s a quick look at today’s storylines.

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Dolphins Fire Mike McDaniel: All About His Contract, Owed Salary & More
Dolphins Fire Mike McDaniel: All About His Contract, Owed Salary & More

Miami decided to part ways with its fourth-year head coach after missing the playoffs for the second straight season under his leadership.






Who was the first visiting quarterback to post a perfect passer rating at Lambeau Field?

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Twenty-five years ago, on January 7, 2001, underdogs Baltimore Ravens pulled off a memorable AFC Divisional upset. Despite managing just six first downs and 134 total yards, Baltimore stunned top-seeded Tennessee. With the game tied at 10 in the fourth quarter, Anthony Mitchell returned a blocked field goal for a decisive 90-yard touchdown. Combined with a Ray Lewis pick-six, they knocked off the defending AFC champion Titans 24–10.


Given our source’s details in the last story, do you think John Harbaugh made the right call?

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