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The Miami Dolphins walked into 2024 equipped with Super Bowl aspirations. They enter 2025 watching the playoffs, a first in the era of Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier. The head coach and general manager suddenly faced a murky future Sunday. Miami dropped a disappointing 32-20 loss to the lowly New York Jets to close the […]

By Week 2 of the season, the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes already seemed dim. Late in the third quarter of a home game against the Buffalo Bills—a constant divisional rival—quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another concussion. The injury left many questioning not only if he would return in 2024 but if he might consider calling it […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said his team is preparing for Tyler Huntley to start on Sunday against the New York Jets, but also that Tua Tagovailoa will practice on a limited basis, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Tagovailoa missed last week’s 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns due to a hip […]

The Miami Dolphins were able to keep their season alive on Sunday, getting a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns even without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa was dealing with a hip injury during the week and couldn’t suit up for the Week 17 clash. Now, with just one game left in the regular season, […]

The Miami Dolphins continue to hang on by a thread. The Dolphins kept their slim playoff hopes alive on Sunday with a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns, and they got some help from around the league as well. With the shocking loss by the Indianapolis Colts against the New York Giants, the Dolphins are […]

The Miami Dolphins kept their season alive in Week 17 by defeating the Cleveland Browns, and they had to do it without Tua Tagovailoa, who was out for a hip injury. Regarding any type of update on whether Tagovailoa will be able to play next week, head coach Mike McDaniel didn’t share much with the […]

There is no doubt that it has been an underwhelming season for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, which was put on display Sunday when they beat the San Francisco 49ers, 29-17. As Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle was out with an injury, Hill was tasked with taking up most of the work, but a handful […]

In Week 16, two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins, will go to war as the two teams attempt to add a few more nice moments to the end of the year. Soon, the student will take on the master, and fans will get to […]

Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa picked a bad week to have one of the worst games of his career. The Dolphins’ playoff hopes took a big hit with the 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 15. The disappointing defeat dropped Miami to 6-8. Now the team must win out and get some help […]

The Miami Dolphins suffered a crushing loss on Sunday with its playoff hopes on the line. The Dolphins had chance after chance to win the game against the Houston Texans, but ended up losing 20-12. This loss drops the Dolphins to 6-8 on the season and effectively ends their hopes of making a late charge […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel revealed Jaylen Waddle’s frustration after the wide receiver left the game against the Houston Texans with a knee injury. Considering the AFC playoff hunt, the Dolphins’ defeat at NRG Stadium was a missed opportunity. This defeat occurred as the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Chargers lost against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Houston Texans 20-12 on Sunday. Another loss puts Miami at 6-8 and keeps them on the outside of the AFC playoff picture. But they almost came back to win this game before Tua Tagovailoa’s fourth turnover. Head coach Mike McDaniel told Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN that Tyreek Hill got […]

The Miami Dolphins did not play a perfect game against the Houston Texans Sunday. Miami turned the ball over four times in the sloppy and uninspiring contest. Miami lost 20-12 and now finds themselves two games under .500. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was especially disappointing, with a career-high four turnovers. “Very disappointed with how I […]

The Miami Dolphins just received a concerning update on the status of offensive tackle Terron Armstead. Head coach Mike McDaniel’s team is heading into a must-win matchup against the Houston Texans this Sunday. With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa healthy, the Dolphins have started to gain a rhythm as the season has gone on. The franchise now […]

It was an exciting win for the Miami Dolphins over the New York Jets last Sunday, but there has been talk from ESPN NFL insiders if the job security of head coach Mike McDaniel is intact. While there is positivity around the team, especially after the heroics of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, they are still […]

The Miami Dolphins kept their playoff hopes alive, and eliminated the New York Jets from contention, thanks to wide receiver Malik Washington’s redemption game in their Week 14 win. Early in their loss to the Packers in Week 13, Washington muffed a punt that resulted in a touchdown, and it all went downhill for the […]

While Tua Tagovailoa tried to stoke the dimming playoff embers, teammate Calais Campbell took a few well-aimed shots at the Miami Dolphins’ defense. And here are the Dolphins most to blame for the Week 13 Thanksgiving disaster versus the Packers. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed in a 30-17 […]

The Miami Dolphins surprised many by not activating veteran edge rusher Shaq Barrett after he expressed interest in returning from retirement. Head coach Mike McDaniel explained the decision following the team’s 30-17 Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers. “The timing wasn’t necessarily ideal,” McDaniel explained, as reported by Adam Beasley on X, formerly Twitter. […]

The Miami Dolphins are making a late playoff push, as they improved their record to 5-6 with a commanding 34-15 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 12. And now, they could be getting a surprising boost with veteran pass rusher Shaq Barrett set to unretire, and according to Mike McDaniel, it was a […]

Drake Maye wasn’t able to lead the New England Patriots to a win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but he seemed to instill some fear in Mike McDaniel following the 34-15 defeat. The Dolphins head coach dished out some praise toward Maye after his team’s victory. However, McDaniel admitted that he isn’t rooting for […]

The Miami Dolphins (5-6) are quietly climbing up the AFC ladder, pulling closer to the final Wild Card slot after decimating the New England Patriots, 34-15, in Week 12. It was only a few weeks ago that the team was contemplating trading one of its most reliable defensive players. Following a third consecutive win, management […]

The NFL trade deadline is typically a time where teams with bad records look to sell off spare parts in order to accrue draft capital, while teams with good records look to add pieces to their team in order to make a Super Bowl run. The Miami Dolphins, with a 2-6 record at the time, […]

In Week 11, the Miami Dolphins put an absolute beatdown on the Las Vegas Raiders. Now granted, this was largely expected, as, despite their similar records, the Dolphins were widely considered the better team in the AFC shootout. But nearly doubling the Raiders score, winning 34-19, while Tua Tagovailoa threw for 288 yards and three […]

As the Miami Dolphins face the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday, there have been some other news circulating outside of the franchise, like former player DeShon Elliot saying that the team is “soft as f***.” While the Dolphins are coming off their win over the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Mike McDaniel would be asked […]

As the Miami Dolphins face the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday to build up a winning streak, they have made some personnel changes to the roster that will surprise many fans. After the Dolphins picked up linebacker Tyrel Dodson Tuesday, they have made some more changes by adding tight end Jack Stoll off waivers from […]

The Miami Dolphins have struggled this season but were able to get a win on Monday Night Football over the Los Angeles Rams. The win didn’t come easy, though, Regardless, Miami is getting healthier, and as a result, there’s no reason to entirely turn the lights out on them. For Tyreek Hill, who was cleared […]

After an ugly start to the 2024 NFL season with or without Tua Tagovailoa under center, fans openly wondered if the Miami Dolphins would call it a season and cash out on some of their veteran players in favor of a roster-resetting retooling in 2025. On paper, the idea was sound; the Dolphins have very […]

Following a much-needed victory in Week 10, the Miami Dolphins have made a defensive move for former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson, per Jordan Schultz on X, formerly Twitter. The Dolphins add another strong veteran presence, after holding the Los Angeles Rams to zero touchdowns on Monday Night Football. Dodson has appeared in nine games […]

As the Miami Dolphins face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, the significance of the game is understated as they are 2-6 and in the midst of a three-game skid. Despite the worry of the absence of Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, the Rams are a dangerous threat on offense, as head coach Mike McDaniel […]

The Miami Dolphins are staring down the barrel of a must-win contest in Week 10 when they take on the Los Angeles Rams, but they could end up being forced to play without superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill. And based on the latest update from head coach Mike McDaniel, his status appears to be up […]

The last two times the Miami Dolphins (2-6) have played in primetime this season, things haven’t gone well. They’re hoping their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams (4-4) on Monday Night Football will be a different story. In Week 2, facing archrival Buffalo Bills, the Dolphins lost 31-10 and also lost Tua Tagovailoa […]

It was a heartbreaking loss by the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon against the Buffalo Bills, 30-27, as they are now down to 2-6 on the season. The final moments came down to Bills kicker Tyler Bass kicking a 61-yard field goal to diminish the Dolphins’ chances of winning the game on the road as head […]

The Miami Dolphins fell to 2-6 through the first eight games of the 2024 season, losing a close 30-27 matchup to the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes in the second half, and kicker Tyler Bass secured the win with a 61-yard field goal in the final seconds. […]

As the Miami Dolphins prepare to face the Buffalo Bills Sunday afternoon, they got some concerning news regarding two key players on defense. Defensive lineman Zach Sieler and defensive back Jevon Holland have been ruled out for Sunday’s crucial divisional matchup, according to Cameron Wolf of the NFL Network. The injury update may very well […]

The Miami Dolphins (2-5) are back in action in Week 9 against their AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills (6-2). This comes after the Dolphins suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Arizona Cardinals last weekend in Tua Tagovailoa’s return. To keep any semblance of playoff hopes alive, Miami will need to defeat an opponent that […]

The Miami Dolphins dropped to 2-5 with Sunday’s setback at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami against the visiting Arizona Cardinals. A last-second 34-yard field goal from Arizona’s Chad Ryland sealed the fate of the Dolphins, who welcomed back quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a lengthy absence. Tagovailoa was playing in his first game since suffering a […]

As Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa logged a full practice session Thursday, it has been revealed by head coach Mike McDaniel Friday that the star has cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Also reported by Adam Schefter, Tagovailoa took a big step this week as he was taken off injured […]

The Miami Dolphins have had a dreadful start to the 2024 season. Miami is 2-4 after losing 16-10 against Indianapolis on Sunday. They are not at the bottom of their division, but their season is on the verge of being over as we inch towards November. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel declined to talk about […]

While Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play again this season per head coach Mike McDaniel, the question from fans immediately goes to when that possible date could be. As the Dolphins prepare for the Indianapolis Colts Sunday without Tagovailoa, NFL insider Dianna Russini has revealed when the 26-year old signal-caller will […]