MIAMI GARDENS - No NFL team has gone longer than the Miami Dolphins without a playoff win.
That distinction had been held by the Detroit until Miami's former interim head coach, Dan Campbell, broke the Lions' drought in January of 2024.
"Congratulations to Detroit and Dan Campbell," Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said. "I’m happy for Dan. He was here and is a good guy and a good man. Him and Brad (Holmes) are doing a good job there, so I’m happy for them. But for us, we’re just going to keep grinding, chopping wood."
The Dolphins have lost their last five playoff games: in 2024, 2023, 2017, 2009 and 2002.
When was the Dolphins' last playoff win?
The last Miami playoff victory occurred on December 30, 2000.
The Dolphins defeated the Colts 23-17 in overtime at Pro Player Stadium.
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In that game, Lamar Smith ran for 209 yards and two touchdowns as quarterback Jay Fielder, coach Dave Wannstedt and Miami defeated Peyton Manning and the Colts.
One week later, they lost 27-0 at the Oakland Raiders.
How many coaches, quarterbacks have Dolphins had since playoff win?
Since Jay Fiedler led Miami to their last playoff win, they've had 27 other quarterbacks play. And they've had 10 head or interim head coaches fail to win a playoff game.
Here they are:
Dolphins quarterbacks to play since last playoff win (27)
Ray Lucas (2-4)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 4: Quarterback Ray Lucas #6 of the Miami Dolphins passes downfield as tackle Marcus Spriggs #76 blocks defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila #94 of the Green Bay Packers during their game on November 4, 2002 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Sage Rosenfels (0-2)
Brian Griese (3-2)
MIAMI - NOVEMBER 2: Quarterback Brian Griese #14 of the Miami Dolphins looks down field to pass against the Indianapolis Colts November 2, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Colts won 23-17. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
A.J. Feeley (3-5)
In this 2004 photo, Dolphins' QB A.J. Feeley gets up after being hit by Denver Broncos safety John Lynch in the third quarter.
Gus Frerotte (9-6)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Gus Frerotte sets to pass against the Carolina Panthers September 25, 2005 in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Panthers 27 to 24. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Joey Harrington (5-6)
Daunte Culpepper (1-3)
Daunte Culpepper (2006, 4 starts)
Cleo Lemon (1-7)
Cleo Lemon (2006-2007, 8 starts)
Trent Green (0-5)
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Trent Green #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks for a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Dolphin Stadium on August 11, 2007 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
John Beck (0-4)
Chad Pennington (12-8)
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 27: Chad Pennington #10, quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, is seen with band aid on the bridge of his nose as he calls a play against San Diego Chargers during first quarter of the NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium on September 27, 2009 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Tyler Thigpen (0-1)
MIAMI - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Tyler Thigpen #16 of the Miami Dolphins throws during pre-game against the Buffalo Bills at Land Shark Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Thigpen joined the team this week after quarterback Chad Pennington #10 went down with a season ending shoulder injury. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Pat White (no starts, 13 games)
September 13, 2009; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat White (6) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Dolphins 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Chad Henne (13-18)
In this 2011 photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne (7) celebrates a touchdown run with Mike Pouncey, left, and Jake Long, right.
Matt Moore (8-9)
Matt Moore was a gun-slinging, swash-buckling Pied Piper as a Miami Dolphin.
J.P. Losman (no starts, two games)
Ryan Tannehill (42-46)
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross congratulates Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) after win over the Patriots at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on December 15, 2013.
Jay Cutler (6-8)
David Fales (no starts, two games)
Brock Osweiler (2-3)
Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois [BILL INGRAM/palmbeachpost.com]
Ryan Fitzpatrick (9-11)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) scrambles in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, September 20, 2020. [ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post]
Josh Rosen (0-3)
Josh Rosen has played for the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins.
Tua Tagovailoa (32-19)
Oct 29, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates after running the ball for a first down against the New England Patriots during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jacoby Brissett (2-3)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) in action against Houston Texans during NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in Miami Gardens.
Skylar Thompson (1-1)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson talks to his teammates before running a play against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Teddy Bridgewater (0-2)
Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up before the start of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Mike White (no starts, six games)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Mike White (14) drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Sept. 24, 2023.
Dolphins coaches since last playoff win (10)
Jim Bates (3-4 interim)
Nick Saban (15-17)
Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban complains about a call in the fourth quarter of the Dolphins' 22-0 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) ORG XMIT: CDS106 ORG XMIT: MER0511202022234139 ORG XMIT: MER0706201605033329
Cam Cameron (1-15)
CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 14: Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins Cam Cameron looks on at the game against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL game at Cleveland Browns Stadium October 14, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Tony Sparano (29-32)
Former Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano celebrates the Dolphins defeating the Jets 24-17 to win the AFC East Title. Miami has a chance to repeat the feat for the first time since 2008.
Todd Bowles (3-2, interim)
Joe Philbin (24-28)
FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, then-Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin watches the action against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Green Bay Packers opened on-field work in their offseason program this week, an especially important time for a team that has had a lot of changes since the end of a 7-9 season. On offense, Aaron Rodgers is healthy again after missing much of last season with a broken collarbone. The Packers welcomed back Joe Philbin as their offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Dan Campbell (5-7, interim)
Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68), celebrates with tight ends coach Dan Campbell after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during their NFL game Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22, 2013. (Bill Ingram/Palm Beach Post)
Adam Gase (23-25)
Miami Dolphins team owner Stephen Ross and head coach Adam Gase watch Dolphins organized team activities in Davie, Florida on June 9, 2016.
Brian Flores (24-25)
Then-Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during a game in November 2021.
Mike McDaniel (20-14)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel runs off the field following a defeat at the hands of their conference rivals the Buffalo Bills during NFL football game Jan 07, 2024, in Miami Gardens.
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