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Jeff Hafley open to ‘totally changing’ Miami’s defensive scheme

Jeff Hafley is willing to reconsider the Miami Dolphins’ defensive scheme as he searches for a way to generate pressure before Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Speaking Wednesday, the Dolphins coach said the options extend from moving players…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:28 AM
Jeff Hafley open to ‘totally changing’ Miami’s defensive scheme
Key Things to Know
  • Jeff Hafley stated he is open to totally changing the Miami Dolphins' defensive scheme.
  • The Dolphins were the only NFL team without a sack through the first two weeks.
  • Miami ranked 31st in the league with a 24.6 percent pressure rate despite blitzing 28.6 percent of the time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley announced on Wednesday that he is open to altering or totally changing the team's defensive scheme. Ahead of Sunday's upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, Hafley is searching for ways to generate more pass-rush pressure and took personal responsibility for finding strategic solutions.

The strategic review comes after Miami failed to record a single sack through the first two weeks of the season, posting a 24.6 percent pressure rate that ranked 31st in the NFL. Hafley and the coaching staff are evaluating whether defensive calls and assignments are properly positioning players to disrupt opposing quarterbacks.

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