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Slowik sees promise in Willis’ distribution, demands greater consistency

For Bobby Slowik, a passing game that reaches multiple receivers can be more encouraging than one dominated by a single big performance. The Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator likes what that distribution suggests about Malik Willis’ decisions, even as he sees unfinished work in the offense’s consistency.

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Dolphins seek renewed aggression against Lions’ physical front

With the cadre of new coaches roaming the sidelines and facilities at Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Dolphins’ offense has been entrusted to Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik.

Ollie Gordon II News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 7

Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II Set to Pay the Price for Taunting Penalty

Ollie Gordon II is going to have to pay a price for his taunting penalty in Week 8. The Miami Dolphins running back was fined $17,911 by the NFL for taunting of his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the third quarter of the team's 24-19 loss against the New England Patriots last Sunday.

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL QBs' quiz

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NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 7

Breaking Down the Dolphins Saturday Updates for the Detroit Game

The Miami Dolphins indeed look like they'll be missing one of their running backs against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. That's the biggest conclusion we can reach from their weekly Saturday moves, which this time included the practice squad elevations of running back Carlos Washington Jr.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Zane Gonzalez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7

Dolphins Elevating K Zane Gonzalez & RB Carlos Washington

Ahead of Week 9, the Dolphins announced the activation of K Zane Gonzalez and RB Carlos Washington. Gonzalez, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Browns back in 2017.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / November 7

Dolphins vs. Lions: What are the Keys to the Game for Miami?

Dolphins vs. Lions: What are the Keys to the Game for Miami? The Miami Dolphins’ 17-game odyssey continues as they face a 5-2 Detroit Lions squad on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

The 1 trade Dolphins must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Miami Dolphins have spent most of the 2026 season working to establish a foundation for the future, but with a 1-6 record, that process is far from complete.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 7

The Dolphins Will Pull Off a Major Upset This Season, But When?

The Miami Dolphins will face another difficult challenge in Week 9 when they play host to the Detroit Lions, who will bring to Hard Rock Stadium the top-ranked offense in the NFL.

Jeff Hafley News / Dolphins Talk / November 7

Jeff Hafley Gives Dolphins Injury Updates Ahead of Lions Game

Jeff Hafley Gives Dolphins Injury Updates Ahead of Lions Game Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley met with the media ahead of Sunday’s matchup against

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Jon-Eric Sullivan and the Miami Dolphins reportedly kicked the tires on a blockbuster deal that would have turned heads

The Miami Dolphins did reportedly kick around on one of the NFL’s recent big trades. The Miami Dolphins aren’t necessarily an obvious buy or sell at the 2026 NFL trade deadline.

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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.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / November 7

The Dolphins and Lions Matchup Proves History Doesn’t Repeat, but It Does Rhyme

The Dolphins and Lions Matchup Proves History Doesn’t Repeat, but It Does Rhyme The Miami Dolphins and the Detroit Lions last met on October 30th, 2022.

Malik Willis News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 6

How Much Is the Miami Dolphins Offense Holding Back Malik Willis?

It wasn't a secret that Malik Willis would have to try to prove himself worthy of becoming the Miami Dolphins' long-term answer at quarterback this season without a ton of help on offense, and seven games in that's pretty much how it's played out.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Three Decisions I’d Love Jeff Hafley to Make

Playing hard is fine. Winning would be better. The Dolphins have heard plenty about their effort, but that does not do much for a team sitting at 1-6. Against Detroit, I want Jeff Hafley to give Miami something more than another close game to explain on Monday.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 6

Examining the Looming Dolphins Roster Moves After the Week 9 Final Injury Report

The good news for the Miami Dolphins with their final injury report for Week 9 is they didn't rule out any players for the matchup against the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium.

Kadyn Proctor News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Dolphins Get Massive Boost as Rookie OL Kadyn Proctor Returns Against Lions

Miami Dolphins rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor is back in the lineup and the team is getting a massive boost up front. After clearing concussion protocol, Proctor has been cleared to return and will start Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, coach Jeff Hafley announced.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 6

Three Bold Predictions for the Miami Dolphins Against Detroit

The Miami Dolphins face an old friend in Dan Campbell, whose Detroit Lions come down to Hard Rock Stadium for the first time since 2018. Comparisons have been made between these two teams, who are at vastly different points in a potentially similar rebuild, so let's predict how this Week 9 matchup is going to go.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / November 6

Ranking Every Dolphins Trade Candidate From Most to Least Likely To Be Moved

The Miami Dolphins will play their last game before the 2026 NFL trade deadline when they face the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which means it could be the last time in a Miami uniform for any number of players.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Ravens, Lamar Jackson reportedly want to stay together 'for a very long time,' but trade rumors persist

It sounds like the Ravens aren't yet thinking about hitting a reset button regarding Lamar Jackson during the upcoming offseason.

Ravens Still Willing To Make Lamar Jackson NFL’s Highest-Paid Player

Report says 'at least one team doing advance homework' on possible trade for Ravens' Lamar Jackson

Ravens refuse to blame losing streak on the loss of Lamar Jackson

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / November 5

The latest Miami Dolphins trade deadline suggestion makes absolutely zero sense

A new NFL trade deadline proposition for the Miami Dolphins makes little to no sense at all. We are less than one week away from the 2026 NFL trade deadline, at which point all of the league speculation about players on the move will cease.

Miami Dolphins News / Viral Sports News / November 4

Former Miami Dolphins Starter Has Reportedly Died

Bob Heinz, a defensive tackle who helped the 1972 Miami Dolphins finish as the only undefeated and untied team in NFL history, died Oct. 31 in Fresno, California.