Mike McDaniel threw ‘temper tantrum’ after Miami Dolphins agreed Baltimore Ravens trade
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was steadfast in keeping veteran Calais Campbell even though the front-office agreed to trade the 17-year NFL veteran to the Baltimore Ravens
The Miami Dolphins are suddenly hot, winning three straight games to climb to 5-6 and back into the AFC playoff picture. That was far from the case before the trade deadline, as GM Chris Grier agreed to trade veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2026 fifth-round pick.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel revealed on Sunday that he “may or may not have thrown an adult temper tantrum” when initially informed of the front office’s decision to move Campbell.
The 17-year NFL veteran signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Dolphins this offense in part because Campbell lives in the area. He was consulted by the team ahead of the trade but informed them he preferred to stay in Miami, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
“It speaks to how he’s playing,” McDaniel said of his outburst. “It speaks to what he means to the team, that teams would be willing to do that, and there was some competition for that.”
My job is to speak on behalf of what’s the best thing for the 2024 Dolphins. I’m just fortunate to work in an organization where myself and the GM can be transparent and work together, and he didn’t want to see any more adult temper tantrums.”
