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Dolphins Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Crucial Jets Clash

The Miami Dolphins wasted no time making changes after their bye week. With their Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets approaching, Miami made a flurry of roster moves Tuesday, releasing kicker Riley Patterson, signing Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad, waiving edge rusher Andre Jones Jr., and promoting Rodney McGraw to the active roster.

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Dolphins Worked Out Five Kickers Tuesday

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Dolphins worked out five kickers on Tuesday. The full list includes: Michael Badgley Will Ferrin Zane Gonzalez Joshua Karty Justin Tucker Of this group, they signed Gonzalez to the practice squad. Gonzalez, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Browns back in 2017.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 20

The Important Lessons From the Storm Duck Release and the Dolphins' Latest Roster Moves

The Miami Dolphins' latest transactions Tuesday merely continued to reflect GM Jon-Eric Sullivan's vow to keep churning the roster while the team goes through a transitional year.

Caleb Douglas News / Dolphins Talk / October 20

Caleb Douglas’ Strong Start and Looming Dolphins Return

Caleb Douglas’ Strong Start and Looming Dolphins Return One of the Miami Dolphins’ brightest stars early in the 2026 season was a third-round rookie. Wide

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Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Dolphins Still NFL’s Worst Team in Power Rankings After Bye Week After 0-5 Start

The Miami Dolphins didn’t lose a game last week. Then again, they didn’t win one, either. Miami is coming off a much-needed bye after opening the season 0-5, giving the team a chance to regroup before Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Dolphins Announced Five Moves Today

The Miami Dolphins announced they have promoted DE Rodney McGraw and signed K Zane Gonzalez to fill his spot on the practice squad. The Dolphins also cut K Riley Patterson, CB Storm Duck and DE Andre Jones Jr.

Storm Duck News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Dolphins Pull Plug on Storm Duck After Injury Return

The Miami Dolphins made another roster move Tuesday, cutting ties with a cornerback who had been working his way back from a serious knee injury. Storm Duck, who has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of training camp, has been released, according to the Miami Herald.

Mike McDaniel News / A to Z Sports / October 20

The Miami Dolphins just pulled the plug on another developmental project from the Mike McDaniel era

The Miami Dolphins just said goodbye to one of their long-standing developmental projects. Don’t cry because it is over. Smile because it happened. It is a sad day to be a Storm Duck enthusiast.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Dolphins To Cut CB Storm Duck, K Riley Patterson

Storm Duck began the season on the reserve/PUP list. The third-year cornerback had his practice window opened three weeks ago, but he will not resume his time with the Dolphins.

Zane Gonzalez News / Field Level Media / October 20

Report: Dolphins work out K Justin Tucker, signing Zane Gonzalez

Dolphins kicker Riley Patterson could be on the hot seat after Miami reportedly auditioned potential replacements on Tuesday. After a workout that also included seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker, the winless Dolphins (0-5) are signing Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported.

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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.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 20

The Miami Dolphins have made someone accountable for their woeful special teams play to start 2026

The Miami Dolphins are making a roster change on Tuesday to help address their brutal special teams performance. The Miami Dolphins have had several units that could best be described as a “struggle” to start the 2026 season.

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Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Dolphins Releasing K Riley Patterson & CB Storm Duck

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are releasing K Riley Patterson. Barry Jackson reports the Dolphins are also releasing CB Storm Duck from the PUP list.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Dolphins To Sign K Zane Gonzalez; Team Hosted Justin Tucker

Riley Patterson’s time in Miami may be coming to an end shortly. The Dolphins are lining up a kicker addition, and it comes in the form of a reunion. Zane Gonzalez is being signed to the team’s practice squad, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Dolphins work out Justin Tucker, but picks different kicker to sign

The Miami Dolphins are part of the bad things in the NFL this season. And Jeff Hafley is weighing whether to bench Malik Willis. The Dolphins also needed a kicker, and they brought Justin Tucker in for a workout before signing someone else, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz.

Zane Gonzalez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Dolphins Signing K Zane Gonzalez After Workout That Also Included Justin Tucker

Jordan Schultz reports the Dolphins are signing K Zane Gonzalez after a successful workout that also included Justin Tucker. Gonzalez, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Browns back in 2017.

Zach Sieler News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 20

Zach Sieler Wants to Stay in Miami, but Should the Dolphins Trade Him?

It’s that time of year again when everybody around the NFL starts getting antsy. From fans to the players themselves, everyone is refreshing their social media feed with the understanding that the next notification could change the course of a season.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 20

Trade Winds Blowing in Miami

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 20

Around the NFL: What Happened While the Miami Dolphins Were on Their Bye Week?

Around the NFL: What Happened While the Miami Dolphins Were on Their Bye Week? The Miami Dolphins were off this week, marking the first time this season Miami didn’t lose.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 20

Miami Dolphins Trade Deadline: 5 Moves They Need to Make

Miami Dolphins Trade Deadline: 5 Moves They Need to Make The NFL’s trade deadline is one of the milder deadlines among America’s major sports leagues. A few teams attempt to make moves for a playoff or championship push, but it is never too exciting.

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Homecoming Adds Personal Layer to Hafley’s First Dolphins-Jets Game

Homecoming can be full of pomp and circumstance and plenty of backslapping and telling old stories. But for Miami Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley, he’ll be the belle of the ball when his friends and family fill MetLife Stadium to see the hometown boy who made good.

Jeff Hafley News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 19