Miami hires Jeff Hafley, the former Packers defensive coordinator, as head coach and signals a Packers-inspired reset for 2026, including a plan to leverage familiarity with Green Bay's system and staff.

Hafley publicly downplays personal tension with Packers coach Matt LaFleur, praising him as a great coach and friend, and indicating they will remain amicable off the field even as competition heats up on it.

The Bears-Packers rivalry remains a focal point, highlighted by Hafley’s comments and a viral handshake moment between LaFleur and a Bears figure after the 2025 season.

The 2026 schedule is shaping up for high-profile matchups, including a road trip for the Bears to Miami and a potential Week 1 clash against Green Bay in Titletown, underscoring narrative-building around Hafley vs. Johnson.

Miami enters 2026 with seven draft picks inside the first three rounds, including two first-round selections, signaling a heavy emphasis on building through the draft.

The Dolphins have outlined their 2026 offseason program, starting with a voluntary minicamp in late April, followed by a structured calendar of OTAs and a mandatory minicamp in early June.

OTAs are spread across May and June, culminating in a mandatory minicamp from June 2-4, with an earlier voluntary minicamp and multiple optional sessions.

The team is undergoing a cap reset and roster reshaping, moving away from high-priced veterans toward youth, while keeping core players like Jordyn Brooks, Aaron Brewer, and De’Von Achane in the mix.

Reuter’s mock draft alongside The Dolphins’ plans point to a broad talent influx in the 2026 class, with targets across positions to complement the new regime.

Overall, Miami’s 2026 strategy centers on an organizational reset and identity-building, with close ties to Green Bay’s system guiding the approach.

Jeff Hafley will oversee the first official coaching sessions, and quarterback Malik Willis, with ties to Green Bay’s development path, is expected to participate with his new squad.

The Dolphins’ offseason moves include significant roster changes and a focus on rebuilding through youth and the draft to address cap issues and future competitiveness.