MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins have parted ways with wide receivers coach/pass game specialist Wes Welker and special teams coordinator Danny Crossman following the conclusion of the 2024 season.
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“I am grateful for Danny’s contributions and dedication to the Dolphins over the course of many seasons, as well as the numerous ways he helped me as a head coach,” Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said in a statement Friday. “I also want to thank Wes for his investment here. This was not a decision I came to lightly, but as I have evaluated the season and areas where we must improve, I believe that change is needed and am motivated to do what is best for the team as we move forward.”
Crossman had been with the Dolphins since 2019, serving under multiple head coaches.
Welker, a former Dolphins wide receiver, joined McDaniel’s staff in 2022 and was instrumental in developing the team’s dynamic passing game.
The moves come after the Dolphins’ 2024 campaign ended with unmet expectations at 8-9, prompting McDaniel to reassess his coaching staff in pursuit of improved performance next season.
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier called the outcome of the team’s 2024 season “unacceptable” when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. It was the first time that the Dolphins missed the playoffs under McDaniel.