Dolphins Reportedly Set to Hire Packers DC Jeff Hafley to Become Next Head Coach

The Miami Dolphins have landed one of the top head coach candidates in this coaching carousel cycle.

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has reached an agreement to become the Dolphins’ next head coach, NFL Media reported Monday. This will mark the 46-year-old Hafley’s first head coaching job in the NFL.

Hafley has previous head coaching experience, though. He was Boston College’s head coach from 2020-23, going 22-26. He departed Boston College on his own volition following the 2023 season to become the Packers’ defensive coordinator ahead of the 2024 season.

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Hafley helped Green Bay’s defense become one of the top units in the NFL despite being one of the league’s defenses. They were fifth in total defense in 2024 and 12th in total defense in 2025. 

This is a developing story and will be updated.