Hafley, 46, has emerged as the leading candidate for the Miami Dolphins head coaching job, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, who reported Saturday that he was told the former Boston College head coach “surprised everyone in his initial virtual interview with the Dolphins.”
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It’s also important to note that Miami hired former Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan as its new general manager earlier this month. Hafley joined Green Bay’s staff in 2024 and worked with Sullivan for the past two seasons while Sullivan served as the Packers’ vice president of player personnel.
Pelissero noted in his report Saturday, however, that the Dolphins have not made a final decision and have more interviews scheduled, including one Sunday with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
Plus, Miami has competition for Hafley. Four other teams (the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals) have requested a second interview with Hafley, and he is scheduled to interview for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coaching vacancy on Saturday, according to Pelissero.
Before joining Matt LaFleur’s Packers staff, Hafley went 22-26 as BC head coach from 2020-23.
This story is being updated.