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There is no doubt that it was a scary situation when Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa went down with another concussion during the team’s loss to the Buffalo Bills Thursday night, 31-10. Having had almost a handful of concussions, there have been talks that Tagovailoa should retire from the game of football, but Dolphins head […]

Thursday night went from bad to worse for the Miami Dolphins. Miami was dominated on Thursday Night Football, falling to Buffalo 31-10 for the 12th time in 13 games. To make matters worse, QB Tua Tagovailoa left the game in the second half with a scary concussion. The Dolphins announced on Friday that they have […]

People around the football world are still reeling from the injury to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, which ended up being another concussion, during the team’s loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, 31-10. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke about the next steps for Tagovailoa regarding his health but also revealed the message […]

As sad as it is to say, we have become numb to the risks that come from playing an inherently violent game like football. When most players suffer injuries, attention quickly darts to a recovery timetable. But there are certain incidents involving certain individuals that remind us how dangerous this sport can be, to the […]

The last thing any team would want is an early-season injury to their starting quarterback. On Thursday night, the Miami Dolphins experienced a major injury scare after QB1 Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary-looking head injury after being on the receiving end of a hard hit from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. With the Dolphins down […]

Heading into Thursday Night Football, the Miami Dolphins (1-1) had lost 11 of their last 12 games to the Buffalo Bills (2-0). Make that now 12 of the last 13, as the Dolphins took another loss to their AFC East rival, 31-10, on Thursday night. It couldn’t have gone much worse for the Dolphins, who […]

As fans lock in their final predictions for the Miami Dolpins’ Thursday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills, there is concern in terms of the running back position. With the injuries to stars Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane, the Dolphins bring reinforcements as they look to activate rookie Jaylen Wright according to NFL insider […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel clarified comments made by star wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Sunday while police detained the Dolphins wideout during a traffic stop. According to Jordan Mendoza of USA Today, body cam footage showed Hill getting forced to the ground by a police officer and saying that he had recently undergone […]

With the Miami Dolphins preparing for a quick turnaround Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills after winning the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, they have some key updates regarding their star running backs. With originally having worrisome news surrounding Dolphins running backs Raheem Mostert (chest) and De’Von Achane (ankle), the former is out while […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reacted to Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s detainment on Monday after the Miami-Dade police union issued a statement explaining its actions over the weekend. A viral video on Sunday showed the Dolphins receiver face down on the ground in an overly aggressive approach by local officers. Then, Hill took […]

As Week 1 approaches for the NFL season, the Miami Dolphins look like they’re ready to roll with their top two receivers back at practice. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel announced that Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were participating in practice on Sept. 1, according to reporter Barry Jackson. Hill was out of practice for […]

Despite head coach Mike McDaniel going through a viral physical transformation, he also received huge news. The Miami Dolphins have signed him to a new contract that takes him through the 2028 season, according to Jeff Darlington of ESPN. The amount has not been released as of yet, but there is no doubt that it’s […]

The Miami Dolphins’ opener is an intrastate matchup against Doug Pederson, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving Tyreek Hill and Miami’s passing offense a chance to show what it can do in Week One. The Dolphins’ passing offense will be without offseason addition Odell Beckham Jr., however, as the team announced that he will […]

The Miami Dolphins have seemingly made their decision regarding the team’s backup quarterback battle to be behind star signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa in the depth chart. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Dolphins have cut quarterback Mike White after serving as the backup the season prior. With the position battle being a main focus for […]

While the injury surrounding Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been mysterious, head coach Mike McDaniel would speak after the preseason finale loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to give more insight into the recovery process. Beckham has been on the PUP list where he has not logged a session of practice in […]

With the talk of position battles within the Miami Dolphins, there is one that has been brewing of the backup quarterback between Skylar Thompson and Mike White to be behind star Tua Tagovailoa. In the Dolphins’ 24-14 loss in the preseason finale to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team saw both quarterbacks play as head […]

The Miami Dolphins look like a totally different team under head coach Mike McDaniel. He boasts a unique offensive scheme that focuses on speed, which has proved very difficult for opposing NFL defenses to handle. The Dolphins will try an intriguing coaching plan in the team’s final preseason game against the Buccaneers. Mike McDaniel will […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering the NFL season with high expectations. Miami was bounced from the first round of the playoffs in early 2024. Yet, the team has plenty of talent returning, including Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel appears to have undergone a physical transformation, and fans on social media […]

The ongoing feud between Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has taken a new turn as Hill challenged Lyles to a 50-yard race instead of the traditional 100-meter dash. However, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel appears unfazed by the escalating rivalry, responding with a lighthearted remark that underscores his […]

Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill is dealing with a thumb injury. The Dolphins are proceeding with caution amid Hill’s concern. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media on Wednesday and provided the latest update on Hill’s injury, via the Miami Dolphins on YouTube. “I kind of alluded to it with Jaylen Waddle back […]

Odell Beckham Jr. had an active NFL offseason, but he has yet to take the field at practice with the Miami Dolphins. Minor injuries landed him on the physically unable-to-perform list before training camp and have denied him the opportunity to build chemistry with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He is gradually nearing closer to joining his […]

Anybody who has seen the Emmy winning TV series Ted Lasso could tell you how vitally important it is for a team to have someone at the helm who holds an unwavering belief in his team. Call it the Lasso Way, the Richmond Way, or hell, just call it common sense, but either way, it’s […]

Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a literally perfect outing in his first preseason action this year where the team won against the Washington Commanders, 13-6. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and Tagovailoa spoke after the game to talk about the performances and their instant reactions. Talking about Tagovailoa’s “perfect” night, he completed all […]

Head coach Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins are currently gearing up to take part in the upcoming 2024 NFL season, which is slated to get underway in just under a month. The Dolphins have made themselves relevant again in the last few years with an electric offense, but McDaniel’s squad is still looking to […]

The Miami Dolphins have a quarterback competition of their own as the battle is on to see who will be Tua Tagovailoa’s backup this season as it’s between Skylar Thompson and Mike White. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke after the preseason opening win, 20-13, over the Atlanta Falcons to speak on how each of […]

There is an update regarding the status of Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle who has not been participating in the past couple practices of training camp including Wednesday. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel would provide the relatively good news ahead of the team’s preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. The injury […]

It has been an eventful past week for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill as besides receiving a $90 million contract restructure, he was honored as the best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 list. When speaking to the media Tuesday about both subjects, Hill would bring up Dolphins head coach Mike […]

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill made history Friday where he was selected as the best player in the NFL, ranking No. 1 in the NFL’s Top 100 list. It is a historic placement for Hill since he is the first wide receiver to ever be selected No. 1 on the ranking as the […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill knows what it’s like to compete for a championship. As a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, he won a Super Bowl in 2020 and lost in the big game the following year. So when Hill says that the Miami Dolphins are “behaving like a championship team,” it’s worth […]

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a four year, $212 million deal on Friday, it served as the official end to a saga in which the Dolphins attempted to find anybody but Tagovailoa to be their starting quarterback. Remember, it was only two years ago when the Dolphins were firmly in the mix, or at […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke about star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s presence in training camp and how it will look as the team and him come to an agreement on a new contract extension. McDaniel would say that the participation levels at training camp for Tagovailoa will be “very fluid” according to Barry Jackson […]

In 2024, the Miami Dolphins were one of the most perplexing teams in the NFL. Some weeks, they looked unstoppable, dropping 70 on teams like the Denver Broncos while making Sean Payton’s players question their very will to play. And then other weeks, like during the playoffs, they looked more or less lost, scoring just […]

Landing a job in the NFL requires next-level expertise. For Mike McDaniel, his NFL journey started when he lost his Charlotte Hornets hat while watching the Denver Broncos in training camp. How Mike McDaniel lost his cap Raised by a single mother, McDaniel’s biggest dream was to make it to the NFL. As a kid […]

If there is one aspect of the Miami Dolphins offseason that has fans wondering the outcome is the situation revolving the contract extension for star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Both parties are in the midst of negotiations to sign an extension that not only makes Tagovailoa one of the highest paid signal-callers in the NFL, but […]

After the Miami Dolphins selected a defensive player in Chop Robinson with their first-round pick, it seemed inevitable they would address the need at offensive line with their next choice which is exactly what they did Friday night. With Miami’s second round pick, they chose University of Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul as himself, general […]

The Miami Dolphins made their selection in the 2024 NFL Draft as with the 21st overall pick, they went with a player on the defensive side of the ball in Penn State defensive lineman/linebacker Chop Robinson. After the pick was selected and the first round ended Thursday night, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head […]

Tyreek Hill is undoubtedly one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL. The speedy NFL superstar was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Miami Dolphins a few years ago after playing a major role in the beginning of the Chiefs’ dynasty. Now, he is the most important player on a potent […]

The Miami Dolphins have seen significant change this offseason after losing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and guard Robert Hunt in free agency. Head coach Mike McDaniel spoke about the reality of the NFL, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team: “Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel on DT Christian Wilkins and G Robert Hunt leaving in free […]

Clinching the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in more than 20 years is often something to celebrate, but the Miami Dolphins do not have the luxury of reveling in their significant progress. They must position themselves in true title contention for the 2024-25 campaign, or it is going to be extremely tough […]