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Miami Dolphin Jeff Hafley Gives Monday Injury Update

In his Monday press conference, Miami Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley offered injury updates for his team. The biggest news is that the Dolphins could regain rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas for Sunday’s game at the New York Jets, but Jeff Hafley said several players will be eased back into work as the team exits its bye week.

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Hafley Sees Foundation Beneath Dolphins’ 0-5 Start

Jeff Hafley knows the standings offer little evidence for optimism. The Miami Dolphins are 0-5, have been outscored 132-70 and are still searching for the first victory of his tenure.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

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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.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 19

PFF Review: Miami’s Bye Preserves the Same Strengths and Weaknesses

With the bye week, there are no new Pro Football Focus game grades for the Dolphins. But the useful Monday exercise does carry the most revealing Week 5 grades into Jets preparation rather than pretend the bye created fresh evaluation data.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Miami Dolphins Player Power Rankings: Young Core Takes Control

The Miami Dolphins didn’t play, having a Week 6 bye, but the break offered a clean opportunity to reassess which players have carried the most value through a 0-5 start.

Jeff Hafley News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 19

What Miami Dolphins Coach Jeff Hafley Likes About His New RB ... And Updating the Waiver Pick-Up Scoreboard

For folks keeping score at home, the Miami Dolphins now stand at 14 players picked up on waivers in 2026, as the roster churning continues in full force.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Dolphins Desperate to Dodge 0-6 Disaster Against Jets

The Miami Dolphins haven’t faced an AFC East opponent this season. That changes Sunday — and with their season already on the brink, there’s little room for another stumble.

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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.

Malik Willis News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Dolphins QB Malik Willis Set to Return, But Pressure Is Mounting

A week after sitting out throwing during the Miami Dolphins’ bye-week practice, Malik Willis appears to be on track to start Sunday against the New York Jets.

Zach Sieler News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Zach Sieler Sends Clear Message to Dolphins Amid Trade Rumors

The Miami Dolphins could be open for business ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. But Zach Sieler isn’t looking for an exit. With Miami sitting at 0-5, speculation has swirled about whether the Dolphins will part ways with some of their veteran players before the deadline.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

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

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Three Dolphins Overreactions — and Three Underrated Developments After the Bye

The Miami Dolphins didn’t play Sunday, but their outlook changed when the New York Jets lost 26-19 at New England. Miami’s Week 7 opponent fell to 2-4, showed familiar finishing problems and gave the Dolphins useful film.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Dolphins’ Offense Gets Much-Needed Boost With Rookie WR Nearing Return

The Miami Dolphins badly need an offensive spark, and they could be getting one in their most promising young receiver. After the Week 6 bye, Caleb Douglas could return Sunday against the New York Jets.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 19

Which Miami Dolphins Players Could Return vs. Jets?

Which Miami Dolphins Players Could Return vs. Jets? The Miami Dolphins’ bye week perhaps couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. After all, Miami’s roster is paper-thin and injury-riddled, and the respite gave key injured players some time to lick their wounds.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Jeff Hafley just confirmed that help is on the way for the Miami Dolphins

There will be several Miami Dolphins back on the practice field this week after the team’s Week 6 bye. You want to know how it was a productive bye week for the Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 19

Why the Dolphins Should Keep an Eye on Their Former Head Coaches

It's starting to look like it could be only a matter of time before former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel becomes former Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator, and it's a situation the team he led for four seasons (and their fans) should monitor.