Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel hinted at a quarterback change just a day after the 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in

Taylor is now in his fourth season overall as an assistant for the Hurricanes and third as UM's defensive line coach. He has been integral in helping develop current edge rushers Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor into likely top picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

Analysts, former players, coaches react to another Dolphins season that went nowhere and Tua Tagovailoa potentially losing his job

The Miami Dolphins faced the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, attempting to even their record at 7-7. It did not happen.

McDaniel hinted over the summer that he understood his seat could be at least somewhat warm after he failed to guide Miami to a playoff win over his first three seasons in charge. The 2025 Dolphins then fell to 2-7 before the organization and general manager Chris Grier "mutually" agreed to part ways on Oct. 31.

Dolphins gave up on their playoff chances with head-scratching 4th quarter vs. Steelers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. ESPN color commentator Troy Aikman was very confused.

The Dolphins have very slim odds to make the playoffs in 2025. But technically, there's still a chance if they beat the Steelers on MNF.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to be without star outside linebacker T.J. Watt against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter said. “My understanding is at this point, (Watt playing) would be a surprise," Schefter said. “And it looks like the Steelers are left to make due without their standout pass rusher.”