NFL · AFC East · Est. 1966 · Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Dolphins
Current Leadership
Managing General Partner & Chairman
Stephen Ross, the billionaire founder of Related Companies (the firm behind Hudson Yards in New York City), purchased a 50% stake in the Miami Dolphins in 2008 and became managing general partner in 2009, eventually increasing his ownership stake to 95%. Ross has invested heavily in renovating Hard Rock Stadium, transforming it into a world-class venue that hosts the Miami Open tennis tournament and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in addition to Dolphins games. His tenure has seen the franchise cycle through multiple coaches and front-office leaders in pursuit of sustained on-field success.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McDaniel | Head Coach | 2022 |
Offense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Smith | Offensive Coordinator | 2022 |
| Darrell Bevell | Quarterbacks Coach | 2022 |
| Eric Studesville | Running Backs Coach | 2022 |
| Wes Welker | Wide Receivers Coach | 2022 |
| Jon Embree | Tight Ends Coach | 2022 |
| Matt Applebaum | Offensive Line Coach | 2022 |
Defense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Weaver | Defensive Coordinator | 2024 |
| Austin Clark | Defensive Line Coach | 2022 |
| Anthony Campanile | Linebackers Coach | 2022 |
| Sam Madison | Cornerbacks Coach | 2022 |
| Steve Gregory | Safeties Coach | 2023 |
Special Teams
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Crossman | Special Teams Coordinator | 2022 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Wayne Huizenga, the entrepreneur behind Waste Management, Blockbuster Video, and AutoNation, purchased the Dolphins in 1994 from the Robbie family. Huizenga brought significant financial resources and business acumen to the franchise, overseeing the hiring of Jimmy Johnson as head coach and investing in stadium improvements. He also owned the Florida Marlins (MLB) and Florida Panthers (NHL), making him the only person to own teams in three major North American sports leagues simultaneously. Huizenga sold the team to Stephen Ross in stages between 2008 and 2009.
Founder & Managing General Partner
Joe Robbie, a Minneapolis attorney, co-founded the Miami Dolphins in 1966 alongside entertainer Danny Thomas. Robbie was the driving force behind the franchise's early years and the construction of Joe Robbie Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium), which was built entirely with private funding — a rarity in professional sports. Under Robbie's ownership, the Dolphins won two Super Bowls and became one of the NFL's marquee franchises. Robbie passed away in 1990, and a bitter estate battle among his heirs eventually forced the sale of the team.