Tracking NFL head-coach firings and potential openings: Giants now have an opening, plus latest buzz on Jaguars, Raiders jobs
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
9-8, 3rd in AFC East
NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2022?
We stacked NFL franchises from those in need of a teardown to those that just need a few tweaks. What are each eliminated team's outlook and offseason priorities?
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Cardinals DC Vance Joseph is in Miami today to interview for the Dolphins' HC job.
Latest buzz on open NFL coach jobs: Dan Quinn's options, Chicago's plan and what we know about Jim Harbaugh
When could the Giants narrow their coaching search? Who is this year's Brandon Staley? Our insiders tell you everything they know.
Duke Johnson deserves first crack at Dolphins' starting running back job
The veteran, who signed late in the season, provided a boost for Miami's rushing attack and figures to be part of the team's 2022 plans.
Final NFL rookie rankings: Micah Parsons leads our top 10 -- and only one QB makes the list
We ranked the top rookies for the 2021 season. Which QB made the top 10? Who are the next-best defenders behind Micah Parsons? And who just missed the list?
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Cowboys DC Dan Quinn is scheduled to interview this week for HC jobs with Denver, Minnesota, Miami and Chicago, per source.
The Undefeated: David Culley never had a chance with Texans, and the same can be said about NFL Black coaches
The firings of Culley and Miami's Brian Flores leave just one Black head coach in a league trending backward in diversity and inclusion
From Tua Tagovailoa to Xavien Howard, big decisions await new Dolphins coach
Will star cornerback Howard get a new contract? Is Tagovailoa the right QB? Finding a coach is just the start of a busy offseason in Miami.
NFL coaching carousel buzz: What we're hearing for each open job, including candidates to watch
What happened in Miami? What's next for Minnesota and Denver? Our insiders tell you what they know about each team looking for a new coach.
Who were the NFL's best players this season? The highest-graded at every position, plus surprises and top rookies
So long, regular season. Here's who topped Pro Football Focus' grades in 2021.
ESPN staff
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
ESPN staff
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
Gronk, Brady, Jones and other NFL players who cashed in (or fell short) with incentives
Some players hit their marks for bonuses, while one player fell one sack short of $1.25 million.
Why Finebaum doesn't see Tua as long-term answer in Miami (1:15)
The Undefeated: Miami's firing of Brian Flores is latest blow to NFL's poor record of inclusive hiring
Given the fact he was among the NFL's small group of head coaches of color, his ouster was a downright bombshell
2021 NFL season in review: What went wrong, what's next for non-playoff teams
The Jaguars fired their coach and have the draft's No. 1 pick, and the Browns missed the playoffs, again. What's next for non-playoff teams in 2022?
Hour 1: Kirby's Natty
Kirby Smart finally was able to win National Championship, and managed to do it over Nick Saban. What does this mean for his legacy moving forward? Also, ESPN 1000's David Kaplan rips into George McCaskey for his handling of this yesterday in lieu of the Nagy & Pace firings. Plus, Brian Flores was fired by the Dolphins. Where will he end up? ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins to answer that, and what the best job opening is right now.
The Aftermath of Week 18
We're diving into what stood out to us in week 18. Also, some coaching updates of who was let go.
Dolphins fire Flores; Ross nixes Harbaugh talk
Brian Flores was fired by the Dolphins after three seasons Monday, but owner and Michigan alumnus Stephen Ross said he is not targeting Jim Harbaugh as his new coach.
Making sense of Brian Flores' firing and where the Miami Dolphins go from here
A strong finish was not enough to save Miami's coach, and the team now begins a search for a leader who can revive the offense.
Orlovsky: Dolphins will regret firing Brian Flores (1:29)
Patriots QB Jones: 'Wasn't good enough' in defeat
Quarterback Mac Jones had an interception returned for a touchdown in New England's 33-24 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's regular-season finale, and later lost a fumble, and he was critical of himself while the Patriots look to the playoffs.
Potential landing spots for Brian Flores (1:49)
Hour 4: Breaking Coach/GM Firings
BREAKING: The Bears have fired Matt Nagy & GM Ryan Pace, the Vikings have fired Mike Zimmer & GM Rick Spielman, and the Dolphins fired Brian Flores. The guys react to the crazy news, plus Adam Schefter joins the show..
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2021 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 483 | 289 |
| New England | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 462 | 303 |
| Miami | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 341 | 373 |
| New York | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 | 310 | 504 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards214.817th
Rushing Yards92.230th
Points For20.122nd
Points Against21.916th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Jaylen Waddle | WR | Alabama |
| 1(18) | Jaelan Phillips | DE | Miami (FL) |
| 2(4) | Jevon Holland | S | Oregon |
| 2(10) | Liam Eichenberg | OT | Notre Dame |
| 3(18) | Hunter Long | TE | Boston College |
| 7(3) | Larnel Coleman | OT | Massachusetts |
| 7(17) | Gerrid Doaks | RB | Cincinnati |