The NFL coaching carousel is off to a roaring start, and a dark-horse candidate for head coaching and offensive coordinator jobs has surfaced after the Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for their coaching vacancy. McDaniel was fired earlier this month after going 35-33 in four seasons with the Dolphins. Miami went 7-10 this season, missing the playoffs for a second straight year.

The NFL moves fast, and one Miami Dolphins player realized this in full with the firing of head coach Mike McDaniel.

It looks like the Browns’ search for a new leader after Kevin Stefanski’s exit is coming to an end. According to NFL Insider Dan Graziano, McDaniel is the frontrunner to become the Browns’ next head coach over John Harbaugh.

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The Tennessee Titans are hosting former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel for interview on Wednesday, and meeting with Arthur Smith virtually.

The Miami Dolphins are interviewing Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter for their head coach opening. Minter previously led a dominant defense at Michigan, helping the team win a national championship under Jim Harbaugh.

NFL teams with an opening are making time to meet with Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Following his interview with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Hafley is scheduled to be the first candidate to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday.