Dolphins field NFL's youngest roster as Miami bets on future over wins
The Miami Dolphins entered 2026 with the NFL’s youngest roster, averaging 25.3 years and with about 47 percent of players aged 22 to 24, signaling a deliberate rebuild under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley focused on long-term development over immediate wins. While this youth movement may bring early struggles, the plan centers on building a durable culture, discipline, and a solid foundation for future success.
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About Jeff Hafley
Jeffrey Michael Hafley is an American professional football coach and former wide receiver who is the head coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the head coach at Boston College from 2020 to 2023. He played college football at Siena University from 1997 to 2000.
Everything about Jeff Hafley →- Occupation
- coach, American football coach
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 4, 1979