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Multiple players who found new homes ahead of the NFL trade deadline made their debuts with their new teams in Week 9. Among them, Jeff Wilson Jr. featured for the Miami Dolphins in their road clash with the Chicago Bears. After joining the Dolphins from the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Wilson had little time […]

The Miami Dolphins made some big moves at the trade deadline to help them go on a playoff run. Bradley Chubb and Jeff Wilson are heading to South Beach. Head coach Mike McDaniel dropped a big hint that the new Dolphins will make their team debut together in Week 9 but not much beyond that. “They’ll […]

As the NFL trade deadline unfolds on Tuesday, familiar players around the league find themselves in new situations. However, this deal involves a player reuniting with an old coach and fitting into a backfield with a former teammate. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a deal, sending running back […]

After orchestrating a roller-coaster performance in the Miami Dolphins’ Week 7 home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tua Tagovailoa got back on the right track in the road matchup against the Detroit Lions. As was the case in the Dolphins’ comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens earlier this season, Tagovailoa had to turn it up […]

The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback woes just will not let up. In a 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6, Skylar Thompson got injured and forced Teddy Bridgewater into action just one week after the opposite happened. Thompson’s thumb injury is just the latest injury to Dolphins quarterbacks that began with Tua Tagovailoa’s scary […]

First-year Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is a far cry from old-school coaches that used to intimidate players and the media with their serious, non-smiling ways. McDaniel has been branded as an innovator, and perhaps he should also be labeled as something of a comedian. Mike McDaniel with a shocking request of the media […]

With Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for the Miami Dolphins’ Week 5 road matchup against the New York Jets due to a concussion, head coach Mike McDaniel will hand over the keys to the offense to Teddy Bridgewater for the contest. The veteran quarterback was called in to anchor the Dolphins offense in relief of Tagovailoa […]

The Miami Dolphins were at the center of much controversy in recent weeks with regards to the well-being of franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Amid louder calls from fans and pundits for teams and the NFL to protect their players, Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins have already ruled out Tagovailoa ahead of their Week 5 clash […]

Despite suffering a horrific head injury in the Miami Dolphins’ 27-15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Tua Tagovailoa seems to be doing fine now. After undergoing tests at a nearby hospital for an in-game concussion, the 24-year-old was cleared to travel home with his team back to Miami. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s injury situation became of much concern in recent days after he suffered a concussion following a violent hit he took against the Cincinnati Bengals. Backup Teddy Bridgewater will now be called upon to fill in their 24-year old franchise quarterback’s shoes, with Tagovailoa’s recovery now made the number one priority […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel defended the team’s decision to start Tua Tagovailoa on Thursday amid head injury concerns, per Mike Garafolo. “I have 100 percent conviction in our process regarding our players,” McDaniel said. “This is a player-friendly organization. … There was no medical indication from all resources there was anything regarding the […]

It hasn’t been the kindest of weeks to Miami Dolphins franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa entered the Dolphins’ Week 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals facing back and ankle problems, and then he proceeded to take a violent blow to the head during the second quarter of the ensuing game, with many fearing the worst […]

You can be sure that Tua Tagovailoa’s head injury from Thursday night will be a hot topic in the coming days. The fact that the Miami Dolphins even allowed him to take the field against the Cincinnati Bengals despite how there was some suspicion of a possible concussion in their previous game has now placed […]

The Miami Dolphins are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. As if preparing for Joe Burrow and company on the road isn’t enough, the ‘Fins had to deal with their practice being spied on and leaked via video clips. Fortunately, head coach Mike McDaniel was able to deploy counterintelligence to mess […]

The Miami Dolphins pulled off arguably the biggest upset on Sunday night as they took down the previously undefeated Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, 21-19. It was a thrilling encounter that went down the wire, and for his part, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was understandably exhausted after the matchup. After managing to sneak […]

Through the first two weeks of the regular season, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has firmly put himself in the middle of the MVP conversation. Heading into Week 3, Tagovailoa is currently the league leader in both touchdown passes and passing yards. At the moment, he has thrown for 739 yards and seven touchdowns. During the […]

The Miami Dolphins face an extremely tall task this weekend as they take on the high-flying Buffalo Bills. Both teams are unbeaten so far but that will change by the end of Sunday. Ahead of the matchup, Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel hit star QB, Josh Allen, with the ultimate praise, claiming he could be the […]

Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins are riding high with their 2-0 start to the season. But that doesn’t mean the head coach is spared from some friendly banter. His star wide receiver in Tyreek Hill isn’t too shy to inflict just that on his new head coach. A resurfaced clip of Mike McDaniel at […]

When Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier brought in Mike McDaniel to be the team’s new head coach and traded for Tyreek Hill, there sure was much expectation from him that the offense would simply have its way this season. In the Dolphins’ Week 2 road clash against the Baltimore Ravens, they did just that. […]

Mike McDaniel coached the Miami Dolphins to victory in his first-ever game as a head coach. His squad took down the Bill Belichick-led New England Patriots 20-7 to open the season. McDaniel, who spent the last 11 seasons in various assistant coach roles for four different teams, clued everyone into one key difference between being […]

The Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots, 20-7, on Sunday. The victory moves the Dolphins to 4-1 against the Patriots since 2020. The Dolphins scored two touchdowns in the first half and never looked back. The Patriots struggled to get anything going on offense and quarterback Mac Jones suffered a back injury. Next week, […]

The Miami Dolphins were fired up after a big win over the New England Patriots in what was Mike McDaniel’s first game as head coach. McDaniel called an excellent game as the Dolphins controlled the Patriots for all four quarters. After the win, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill dropped an absurd comment about McDaniel and […]

One of the main storylines of Week 1 centered on just how the multiple notable wide receivers who found new homes during the offseason would perform. In the case of Miami Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill, he had quite a standout debut for Miami in its 20-7 home victory over the New England Patriots. Hill did […]

For the third time in his NFL career, Mac Jones will face off against the Miami Dolphins. The New England Patriots are set to meet the Dolphins for a crucial road matchup in Week 1. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel will have a front-row seat to watch Jones in an NFL game for the first […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is heading into his first-ever season as head coach. And he is starting off with a challenge against one of the game’s all-time best in New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. Mike McDaniel was recently asked about how it felt to have his first game as a head […]

The Miami Dolphins face a divisional rival in the New England Patriots in Week 1 on September 11th and it appears they’ll have one of their best wideouts available. Jaylen Waddle, who didn’t play in any preseason games due to a lower-body injury, is trending towards a return in 10 days’ time, says head coach […]

The Miami Dolphins have made their final cuts down to the 53-man roster. Some people might have been surprised by their decision to hold on to third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson. But apparently it was believed by many throughout the league that Miami would be stupid if they let him hit waivers. Dolphins head coach Mike […]

The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have high expectations heading into the 2022 regular season. The hiring of head coach Mike McDaniel is just one of many big moves that the Dolphins front office made during the offseason. They also gave All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard an extension, signed three-time pro bowler left tackle Teron […]

There’s a certain buzz in the air surrounding the Miami Dolphins this season. In a conference filled to the brim with talent, many view the team as a dark-horse contender in the AFC. With a talented defensive roster and a offensive core with potential, they can make some serious noise as a playoff nuisance. A […]

Will Tua Tagovaila finally have the season that the Miami Dolphins are hoping for? From the way that the people around him are talking, his breakout season is upon us. Tyreek Hill, Miami’s flashy offseason addition, hasn’t been able to stop praising him. Saying he’s more accurate than Patrick Mahomes was the most eye-popping quote he […]

Will Tua Tagovailoa see action and start for the Miami Dolphins when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game this coming Saturday at home? It seems like even Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has no idea whether they will — or at least that’s what he’s trying to project when asked […]

The Miami Dolphins will be opening up their 2022 NFL campaign at home against AFC East division rivals New England Patriots, though, the status of one of their key starters on defense, cornerback Byron Jones, for Week 1 remains up in the air. According to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, Miami is “very hopeful” that […]

The Miami Dolphins reportedly tampered with games while Brian Flores was the coach. They offered him money to lose games so they could receive a higher draft pick. They also reportedly tampered with former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. The Dolphins were apparently talking to both Brady […]

The 2022 NFL season will be the start of something new for the Miami Dolphins. For the first time since 2014, the team will be without DeVante Parker, who was the longest-tenured Dolphin at the time of his departure. They have a bigger star wide receiver in Parker’s place with Tyreek Hill now on the […]

All eyes will be on the Miami Dolphins’ new offense this season. Most of the attention will be spent on Tua Tagovailoa and the passing game with new star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and head coach Mike McDaniel. The group of running backs is also worth keeping an eye on given its unpredictability. Myles Gaskin, […]

The Miami Dolphins have a lot of reasons to be excited for the 2022 campaign. They have a new coaching regime, new weapons on both offense and defense, and a clear plan at quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa. If Tagovailoa is going to succeed in 2022, he’s going to need help from his flashy new target […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering a pivotal season in the development of young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. With a new regime in place and tons of weapons at his disposal, Tagovailoa has some expectations surrounding him as he heads into the 2022 season. His new coach, Mike McDaniel, had an important message for Tagovailoa as he […]

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It has been a drama-filled offseason for the Miami Dolphins but the franchise is now in a position to be competitive for the 2022 season. After firing Brian Flores, the front office was on the search for a new head coach. However, recent rumors reveal how much money the team was willing to offer Sean […]