The Miami Dolphins have fired two assistants whose units struggled mightily in 2024. Special teams coach Danny Crossman and receiver coach Wes Welker won’t return to the staff next season, and will be replaced in the coming weeks.

The Miami Dolphins are parting ways with special teams coach Danny Crossman and wide receivers coach Wes Welker. Crossman was an experienced coach, but his special teams were ranked near the bottom of the league in all three seasons.

The Miami Dolphins announced a couple of coaching changes Friday, including one that will go over well with fans. Special teams coordinator Danny Crossman and wide receivers coach/pass game specialist Wes Welker were let go or,

The Dolphins will have 32 free agents hit the market in March with 26 being unrestricted. Making matters a bit tougher, there are several position groups with numerous free agents in rooms that already could use improvement.

Miami may lose Calais Campbell as well as Benito Jones on the defensive line. Capehart could fill the void with his 6’5 frame. The lineman has massive power to absorb double-teams and he’d help the Dolphins be effective against the run.