Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel after missing playoffs for second season in row

42-year-old failed to win playoff game during tenure.

Mike McDaniel speaks to media at Baptist Health Training Complex. Pic: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season.

“After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the decision that our organization is in need of comprehensive change,” Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said in a statement on Thursday.