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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 […]

Though Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa will play again this season, fans have been wondering when that return will take place. While the Dolphins prepare for their game against the Indianapolis Colts, it will be another week without Tagovailoa under center, but McDaniel does provide an update on the recovery process […]

The Miami Dolphins have had an awful start to the 2024 NFL season. Miami’s season took a huge hit when QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a brutal concussion injury earlier this season. The situation has not improved much since then, with no backup QB really standing out and a host of additional injuries holding the team […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel had no bad news regarding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recovery. When asked about his pending return and status, McDaniel said everything is “so far so good” per The Athletic’s RJ Kraft. “Nothing negative so far, but we’re still in the process,” McDaniel said. Tagovailoa is scheduled for an expert consultation […]

The Miami Dolphins have been dealt several injuries early in the season, and they could be getting some pieces back to help improve their team. The offense has not been the best through four weeks, but the recent updates from head coach Mike McDaniel should bode well for the unit. “Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel tells […]

After entering the year with high expectations, the Miami Dolphins’ season had seemingly begun to go off of the rails — and some are starting to criticize head coach Mike McDaniel for his offense. The Dolphins opened the season with a come-from-behind 20-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but since then, Miami has lost three […]

As the Miami Dolphins prepare for Week 5 with Tyler Huntley under center, they are trying to turn their season around after a rough start. The Dolphins are coming off a brutal loss to the Tennessee Titans last Monday night where at Hard Rock Stadium, fans were vividly displeased with their performance, a topic that […]

As the Miami Heat start training camp to prepare for a loaded East in the Bahamas, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about more than just basketball Tuesday. He would talk about the Miami Dolphins after their brutal loss to the Tennessee Titans, 31-12, and give advice to fellow South Florida head coach Mike McDaniel. There […]

As the Miami Dolphins took an embarrassing loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football, Tyreek Hill was caught on camera having an explosive outburst on the sidelines. After the game, head coach Mike McDaniel seemed to understand where Hill was coming from. Hill was seen yelling in the direction of players and coaches […]

Following the Miami Dolphins’ 31-12 defeat to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night, quarterback Tyler Huntley was candid about his struggles to connect with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Huntley, filling in for the injured Skylar Thompson and Tua Tagovailoa, faced challenges throughout the game, particularly on two deep attempts to Hill that could have […]

Things are not going well for the Miami Dolphins right now, and all eyes are on head coach Mike McDaniel. After enjoying a hot start to his tenure with the Dolphins, things are beginning to go off the rails for McDaniel, and fans are not exactly happy with the state of his team as they […]

The Miami Dolphins have had a terrible 2024 season at the quarter poll of the regular season. Miami is 1-3 heading into Week 5 and have a ton of problems, highlighted by multiple injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and the rest of their QB room. As a result, the Dolphins have not been their high-flying selves […]

Things are not going well for the Miami Dolphins, as they lost their third-straight game on Monday Night Football in Week 4 with their 31-12 defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Titans being perhaps their most disappointing loss of the season. While the Dolphins are already battered with injuries, that’s not an excuse head […]

The Miami Dolphins faced an uphill Monday Night Football matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Miami’s offense could not get things going, and the team took a 31-12 loss. Head coach Mike McDaniel was thoughtful in his postgame comments when reflecting on the changes the Dolphins need to make. Miami failed to capitalize on the Titans’ […]

Between the loss of Tua Tagovailoa, who was placed on IR with a concussion, and their loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Miami Dolphins have not had a very successful September despite sitting pretty-ish with a 2-1 record in the AFC East. Fortunately, Mike McDaniel isn’t looking to simply rest on his laurels and hope […]

As the Miami Dolphins face the Tennessee Titans Monday night, they have made an official decision on who the starting quarterback will be. The Dolphins announce that it will be Tyler Huntley that will start under center Monday night as head coach Mike McDaniel explains the choice. With the Dolphins injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and […]

Mike McDaniel is the head coach for the Miami Dolphins. McDaniel was a long-time assistant in the NFL, working for Denver, Houston, Washington, Cleveland, Atlanta, and San Francisco before finding a home in Miami, which helped McDaniel build a net worth of $5 million. He is a descendant of the Shanahan coaching tree and has […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has remained tight-lipped about who will start at quarterback for the team’s Week 4 matchup, offering additional insights during Thursday’s press conference. McDaniel hinted that while he has a strong idea of who will lead the offense, he is holding off on making an official announcement. “The quarterbacks who […]

The Miami Dolphins is going from bad to worse. Miami suffered another crushing loss on Sunday against the Seahawks. They also dealt with more QB injuries, as current starter Skylar Thompson left the game with an injury. The latest injury update on Miami’s QB room does not inspire much confidence. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said […]

The Miami Dolphins had no answers on offense in Week 3 after losing Tua Tagovailoa to a concussion. Skylar Thompson earned the start for the Dolphins against the Seattle Seahawks. After a Thompson injury early in the second half, Miami brought in Tim Boyle. Neither quarterback gained much traction, combining for a 20-for-32 passing with […]

The Miami Dolphins are smack dab in the middle of a quarterback crisis. Head coach Mike McDaniel spent the week getting backup Skylar Thompson ready to play against the Seattle Seahawks. That’s because starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another serious-looking concussion in Week 2, putting his status for the Dolphins and his career in serious […]

The hits just keep coming for the Miami Dolphins. Not only did the Dolphins suffer an embarrassing 24-3 loss against the Seahawks, but they also have another QB on the injury list. The 2024 season feels like it is slipping away from the Dolphins in a hurry. Dolphins QB Skylar Thompson, who started in place […]

The Miami Dolphins have had a rough start to the 2024 season. Miami stands at 1-1 heading into Week 3, but they are without QB Tua Tagovailoa for the foreseeable future. Tagovailoa reportedly does not plan to retire from the NFL after sustaining a concussion in Week 2, but he will miss considerable time. That […]

In a move to safeguard his health, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been placed on injured reserve (IR), a decision that Miami’s head coach Mike McDaniel described as “empowering” for the young QB. This decision comes after Tagovailoa suffered a concussion during the Dolphins’ recent loss to the Buffalo Bills, sparking concerns over his […]

When news broke that Tua Tagovailoa was heading to IR with a concussion as he evaluates his future in the NFL, it felt like the sky was falling for fans of the Miami Dolphins. After ripping off an impressive win in Week 1, things fell apart when Skylar Thompson took over under center, with some […]