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Miami’s quarterback shuffle is official for Week 16, with the Dolphins moving forward on the field with Quinn Ewers after benching Tua Tagovailoa following Monday night’s loss to the Steelers. As reported earlier this week, Miami decided to sit Tagovailoa and start rookie Quinn Ewers against the Bengals. Mike McDaniel had acknowledged the idea was […]

Change could be coming soon to the Miami Dolphins. Miami lost 28-15 against Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football and is now officially eliminated from playoff contention. That has the team willing to explore new options during their final three games, including a potentially huge change at quarterback. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is reportedly considering […]

The Miami Dolphins could not pull off their Cinderella story. Miami lost to Pittsburgh 28-15 on Monday Night Football in a game that meant a lot to both teams. The Dolphins are now eliminated from playoff contention after falling to 6-8 on the season. But give them credit for never giving up along the way. […]

The Miami Dolphins once again couldn’t play in cold weather. And they got a warm blast of hot air from Troy Aikman. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel responded to Aikman’s brutal and thorough Monday Night Football criticism, according to a post on X by David Furones. “Ultimately, I knew, based on the amount of possessions […]

The Miami Dolphins fell to 6-8 with their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. The 28-15 defeat snapped Miami’s four-game winning streak and officially eliminated the team from playoff contention. After scoring just three points through a sluggish three quarters, the Dolphins suddenly opened up the passing game. Miami scored two touchdowns […]

The playoffs are now out of reach for the Miami Dolphins after absorbing a critical loss versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-15, at Acrisure Stadium on Monday. The Dolphins tried to rally in the fourth quarter after digging themselves a huge hole. But the Steelers refused to budge, as they improved to 8-6 and solidified their […]

After a 2-7 start to the season, Mike McDaniel’s seat was red-hot. But the beleaguered head coach weathered the storm and the Miami Dolphins have won four straight games. The streak has kept the team alive in the playoff picture ahead of a Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. De’Von Achane credits the […]

The Miami Dolphins continued their late-season surge with a dominant 34-10 win over the New York Jets, improving to 6-7 and extending their winning streak to four games. While the victory pushed the Jets (3-10) deeper into a lost season, it also highlighted the internal shift that has sparked Miami’s turnaround, a shift head coach […]

The Miami Dolphins collected their fourth consecutive victory in Week 14 with a 34-10 nod over the New York Jets, but the win was overshadowed by star running back De’Von Achane’s injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel acknowledged the concern after the game, but noted that it was not as serious as he initially feared. McDaniel […]

Coach Mike McDaniel has gone from near-lock to be fired to very much back in the conversation to stay in Miami beyond this season. A dominant win over the Bills and a nervy escape against the Saints have pushed the Dolphins to 5-7 and, more importantly, shown owner Stephen Ross that the locker room is […]

The Miami Dolphins step into Week 13 needing a lift, and they might finally get one as they inches toward key reinforcements ahead of their matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Darren Waller and Austin Jackson each have a real chance to return, giving Mike McDaniel fresh options and steadying pieces the Dolphins have missed […]

The Miami Dolphins are fighting to keep their season alive. Still, head coach Mike McDaniel found time to deliver one of the funniest sideline moments of Week 11. Before Miami’s matchup with the Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain, McDaniel shared a lighthearted exchange with San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel. Of course, a lot of […]

Mike McDaniel’s future in Miami looked bleak a few weeks ago, but a blowout win over the Bills and a gritty overtime victory against the Commanders have at least reopened the conversation. Owner Stephen Ross is known to still believe in McDaniel’s offensive mind and would prefer continuity if the locker room keeps responding and […]

The Miami Dolphins are now on a winning streak after getting another W in Week 11. Miami defeated Washington 16-13 in overtime and are now riding a two-game winning streak at 4-7. But one controversial decision almost cost Miami the game and forced their head coach to defend the decision after the final whistle. Dolphins […]

Mike McDaniel’s seat may not be as hot as it looked a few weeks ago, but the stakes are still massive for the Miami Dolphins. After a statement 30-13 win over the Bills in Week 10, owner Stephen Ross is reportedly looking for every reason to keep McDaniel in place for 2026, banking on how […]

The Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders went to overtime in their Week 11 matchup in Madrid, Spain, where Miami pulled off a 16-13 win. However, overtime could have been avoided completely. Late in the fourth quarter, Miami was knocking on the door but failed to convert a fourth-down play that would have given the team […]

The Miami Dolphins got their biggest win of the season in Week 10. Miami surprised Buffalo, thumping them 30-13 in a result that very few saw coming. Could that big win have bought Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel a chance to keep his job in 2026? NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport gave an update on McDaniel’s […]

The Miami Dolphins are set to play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain on Sunday morning against the Washington Commanders. While this season has not gone the Dolphins’ way, their current open general manager position could intrigue many across the league, according to the Athletic’s Dianna Russini. “We’re about three weird weeks away […]

The Miami Dolphins pulled off a stunning upset in Week 10, beating the Buffalo Bills 30-13. The Dolphins were 8.5-point underdogs at home against their AFC East rival. Miami improved to 3-7 on the season with the win. Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden was impressed by the Dolphins’ victory. Despite Miami’s early season struggles, […]

Change at the top kept rolling in Miami even after the cathartic win over Buffalo. The team dismissed co-directors of player personnel Adam Engroff and Anthony Hunt the morning after the upset, reshaping a department that had spanned multiple regimes. Trade chatter around Jaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane bubbled in the lead-up, which irked Mike […]

The Miami Dolphins have rearranged the front office despite stunning the AFC heavyweight Buffalo Bills Sunday. They’ve launched a front office cleanout. Per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero Monday, Miami removed co-directors of player personnel Adam Engroff and Anthony Hunt. Both men are removed from the team’s website. Engroff once worked his way up Miami’s […]

The Miami Dolphins had the biggest upset of the day. In a surprising turn of events, the free-falling Dolphins took down the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. It wasn’t even a close win where Miami barely escaped with the W, no. It was a thorough beatdown of Josh Allen and co, with Miami scoring 30 points […]

Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins can celebrate this week after stunning the Buffalo Bills 30-13 on Sunday afternoon. Going into the matchup, Miami has had a woeful start to the 2025 NFL season. They had a 2-7 record as one of the worst performing teams in the league, suffering significant injuries that have lowered […]

The Miami Dolphins finally punched back at the Buffalo Bills, and Mike McDaniel used the postgame podium to swat away a different opponent, rumor season. Asked about reports that the Dolphins fielded multiple offers for De’Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle, the head coach called the chatter “frustrating,” noting that calls happen any time a team […]

The Miami Dolphins took home the win after defeating the Buffalo Bills 30-13 in Week 10. It was a huge victory for a team seemingly struggling this season, giving the franchise something to build on in the coming weeks. However, there was a bit of a confusing timeout call in the first quarter, as there were […]

The Miami Dolphins are in the midst of a difficult season, as the club enters Week 10 with a 2-7 record. With the team trying to right the ship, it appears the mess continues, as Miami made some errors immediately in the game against the Buffalo Bills. Reports indicate that the Dolphins used a timeout […]

The Buffalo Bills enter Week 10 riding high after a statement win over the Kansas City Chiefs. They will look to keep their momentum rolling in a divisional clash with the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Buffalo’s offense, led by MVP frontrunner Josh Allen, is in peak form. Allen’s mastery over Miami is well […]

A messy season in Miami keeps rewriting itself, and this week it was the front office. Owner Stephen Ross parted ways with longtime GM Chris Grier, and the prevailing league read, as framed by Albert Breer, is that Ross wants a new football boss in place to evaluate Mike McDaniel on the fly. Breer’s bet […]

The 2025 Miami Dolphins have been a disaster. They are 2-7 and have often looked lifeless in their games. The most recent loss to the Baltimore Ravens resulted in the Dolphins changing the front office, with Chris Grier leaving as the general manager. With a change in the front office, Mike McDaniel might be on borrowed […]

The Miami Dolphins announced on Friday that they are parting ways with Chris Grier as general manager. It’s a move that has sparked speculation about Mike McDaniel’s job security as head coach. However, a rumor regarding Tua Tagovailoa’s contract could keep McDaniel in Miami for at least one more season. During a guest appearance on […]

Since the Miami Dolphins are parting ways with general manager Chris Grier just days before the NFL trade deadline, it is reasonable to assume that nobody is safe within the organization. Well, think again. Phins brass will retain head coach Mike McDaniel through at least the remainder of the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN’s Adam […]

After the Miami Dolphins suffered an ugly loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football, 28-6, the team made a huge decision regarding the job status of a key member of the organization. As some might have thought that Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel’s seat was getting hotter with each loss, this latest news […]

After their Thursday Night Football loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Miami Dolphins are now 2-7 on the season. While head coach Mike McDaniel’s seat is getting theoretically hotter, he hasn’t gotten that impression from Dolphins owner Steve Ross. McDaniels was asked if his talks with Ross have gone beyond weekly game planning, inferring discussions […]

The Miami Dolphins suffered one of their most embarrassing defeats of the season on Thursday night. Miami lost 28-6 against Baltimore in a game where they simply gave up in the second half. It was one of the worst possible performances for the Dolphins during an absolutely crucial point of their season. But now Miami […]

The Miami Dolphins didn’t put up much of a fight in Week 9’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Fans booed the Dolphins’ flat performance as the Ravens won in a rout, 28-6. Baltimore thoroughly dominated Miami Thursday. But the refs played a role in derailing a Dolphins drive in the second […]

The Miami Dolphins produced a listless flop on Thursday Night Football in Week 9. The Dolphins fell to 2-7 on the season after being thoroughly dominated by the Baltimore Ravens. Miami was shut out over the final two and a half quarters in Thursday’s 28-6 loss. And the home crowd let the team hear it, […]

The Miami Dolphins entered Thursday night seeking redemption but walked off their own field searching for answers after a 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens that dropped them to 2-7. Head coach Mike McDaniel made it clear that the team’s next chapter will not resemble the one that has unfolded through nine frustrating weeks. Speaking […]

Fans were hoping the Miami Dolphins would build on their season-best win over the Atlanta Falcons with another strong performance in Week 9. But Miami was noncompetitive against the Baltimore Ravens in Lamar Jackson’s return from injury on Thursday Night Football. After tossing four touchdowns in a 34-10 rout of Atlanta, Tua Tagovailoa and the […]

Remember when the Miami Dolphins pulverized the Atlanta Falcons on their own field last Sunday? Well, neither do their fans. The bliss was painfully short-lived, as Mike McDaniel’s squad suffered a 28-6 home loss to the returning Lamar Jackson and Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. The Hard Rock Stadium crowd ran out of patience well […]