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Rodriguez’s 18-Tackle Day Shows Game Is Slowing Down

Jacob Rodriguez did more than pile up tackles against Minnesota. The Miami Dolphins rookie became the traffic director of a defense that spent most of the afternoon under pressure.

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For Miami’s Offense, the Little Things Keep Shrinking the Possibilities

The numbers made Jeff Hafley pause. Minnesota ran 78 plays. Miami ran 37. Somehow, the Dolphins still had the ball with a chance in a 15-10 game. That contrast captured both the resilience and the frustration of Miami’s fourth straight loss.

Demeioun Robinson News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Miami's Chop Robinson Adds Power to the Speed That Made Him Special

Chop Robinson’s first step has always been the attraction. Against Minnesota, the Miami Dolphins saw what could happen when the young edge rusher paired that burst with a broader plan.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 6

REPORT: Dolphins Could Put Zach Sieler and Austin Jackson on Trade Block

REPORT: Dolphins Could Put Zach Sieler and Austin Jackson on Trade Block The Miami Dolphins’ 0-4 start to the 2026 season has already shifted much of the conversation from what this team can accomplish this year to what moves the organization could make for the future.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6

WR Tyreek Hill’s Abuse Allegations Aired Out In First Day Of Civil Trial

While the recent rumors surrounding former Chiefs and Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill have been centered around the possibility of his potential return to the NFL, elsewhere in the news cycle today, Hill and his estranged wife were in attendance for the first day of their civil trial against each other.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Darian Kinnard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Dolphins Host Six Players For Workouts Tuesday

Per the NFL Transactions wire, the Miami Dolphins hosted six players for workouts on Tuesday, including T Darian Kinnard. The full list includes: DT Jalen Hunt T Darian Kinnard DT Brodric Martin G Melvin Priestly T Zachary Thomas DE Eric Watts Kinnard, 26, was a fifth-round pick by the Chiefs out of Kentucky in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 6

6 Things to Know About the Dolphins Heading Into Week 5

The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 5 at 2-2 after back-to-back fourth-quarter losses. They now travel to Miami to face a Dolphins team that is still looking for its first win of the season.

Caleb Douglas News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Dolphins Get Encouraging Caleb Douglas Injury Update Ahead of Bengals Clash

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Caleb Douglas has missed the past two games due to an ankle injury. However, coach Jeff Hafley said the rookie is day-to-day ahead of the Dolphins’ Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Jeff Hafley Press Conference Notes

Jeff Hafley is not asking the Miami Dolphins to pretend a 0-4 start feels good. He is asking them to decide what comes next. Miami’s 15-10 loss to Minnesota left the Dolphins winless, but Hafley returned to the same message that has framed his first season as head coach.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 6

The Miami Dolphins’ best chance to solve one of their biggest defensive problems is currently off limits

The Miami Dolphins are currently facing a major defensive problem and their best hope to solve it is currently unavailable to play. The Miami Dolphins‘ defense has made some notable strides over the course of the last two weeks.

Eric Watts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Dolphins Sign DE Eric Watts

The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed DE Eric Watts to the practice squad. The Dolphins released DE Amari Gainer from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / October 6

Insider names new AFC team as Tyreek Hill's second-likeliest landing spot

There has been quite a bit of chatter over the past two days about the return of wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Chiefs could be eyeing a reunion with former star Tyreek Hill

Drake Maye addresses mindset after Mike Vrabel report, Patriots' win over Bills

Two-minute drill: Divisional clashes, potential Super Bowl preview, Lamar Jackson among notable injury concerns and more

The 'NFL receiving leaders by season' quiz

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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

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Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Dolphins Still At The Bottom OF Power Rankings Despite Showing Signs of Life

After their 15-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the power rankings weren’t very kind to the Miami Dolphins this week. Without a win through four weeks (0-4), they are one of five winless teams in the NFL, joining the Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 6

Dolphins Week 5 Power Rankings Roundup: Baby Steps Recognized

The Miami Dolphins remained winless following their loss against the Minnesota Vikings, but after their closest call yet this season they're inching their way out of the bottom of the NFL power rankings.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Dolphins’ 0-4 Start Earns Brutal Grade — But Rebuild Shows Signs of Life

A month into the 2026 NFL season, it’s becoming much easier to separate the contenders from the pretenders. For the Miami Dolphins, however, the expectations were never particularly high.

Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6

Dolphins make unwanted NFL history after four games

The Miami Dolphins are one of five NFL teams to be 0-4 after the first month of the season, and nothing is clicking in South Beach. The Dolphins are last in the league with just 11.5 points per game, and the offense is so bad that Miami is on the wrong side of the NFL record books.

Reporter shares tough update for Malik Willis regarding future with Dolphins

Top rookie performers from NFL Week 4

The '200-yard, 2-TD NFL games' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 6

What the Week 4 Film Told Us About the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins suffered their fourth straight loss Sunday, this time at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. Let’s take a look at the film and review the key takeaways.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / October 6

Reporter shares tough update for Willis regarding Dolphins future

Reporter shares tough update for Malik Willis regarding future with Dolphins

The Dolphins were largely as bad as forecasted in preseason previews over the first four weeks of the 2026 campaign.

The '200-yard, 2-TD NFL games' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 6

Dolphins Week 4 Report Card: Defense Delivers, But Miami Finds Another Way to Lose

At some point, the Miami Dolphins have to run out of new ways to lose. The Dolphins already were expected to be one of the NFL’s worst teams, so catching a few breaks early in the season would have been nice.

Miami Dolphins News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Miami Dolphins Terminate RB Contract Before Week 5

The Miami Dolphins waived running back Carlos Washington Jr. on Monday, closing a brief stay on the active roster that never produced a snap in a regular-season game, the team announced.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / October 5

‘Go talk to Sully’—Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley pulls no punches in his message during a tough start to the season

The Miami Dolphins have had a few close calls. But no breakthrough in the win column just yet. And head coach Jeff Hafley pulled no punches in his message to the team as this season moves ahead.

Carlos Washington Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Dolphins Waive RB Carlos Washington Jr.

The Miami Dolphins announced they have waived RB Carlos Washington Jr. Washington, 27, signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Southeastern Louisiana following the 2023 draft.

Miami Dolphins News / TWSN / October 5

Only 3 NFL Teams Have Done This Since 2002. All 3 Were the Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have somehow managed to make NFL history in a way no franchise would ever want to. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, only three NFL teams since 2002 have failed to score more than 13 points in each of their first four games.