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Dolphins legend Manny Fernandez dies at 79

Manny Fernandez, a legendary figure on the 1970s Miami Dolphins, has died, the team announced Tuesday. The Dolphins paid tribute to Fernandez on social media with a memorial post, though no information was available on his cause of death.

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Tributes Pour In After 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Dies at 79

Tributes are pouring in after a two-time Super Bowl champion died at 79 years old this week. Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Miami Dolphins, has passed away.

Miami Dolphins News / The Spun / May 26

Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Manny Fernandez Dead at 79

A key member of the Miami Dolphins during their legendary run in the early-1970s has left us this week as defensive tackle Manny Fernandez passed away.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Former Dolphins DT Manny Fernandez Dies At 79

Former Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez has died, per a team announcement made on Tuesday. He was 79. Fernandez played a total of eight seasons (1968-75), beginning his career when Miami was in the AFL.

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Miami Dolphins News / Ball Exclusives / May 26

Miami Dolphins legend Manny Fernandez dies at age 79

Legendary Miami Dolphins defensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion Manny Fernandez has died at the age of 79, the team announced on Tuesday. Fernandez went undrafted in 1968 and went on to play all eight seasons of his NFL career with the Dolphins.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Miami Dolphins News / Field Level Media / May 26

Former Dolphins star DL Manny Fernandez dies

Manny Fernandez, a key member of the Miami Dolphins' defensive line during the Super Bowl championship seasons of 1972 and 1973, died at 79. The Dolphins confirmed the news over social media on Tuesday but did not disclose a cause of death.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / May 26

Miami Dolphins Legend Manny Fernandez Passes Away

Miami Dolphins Legend Manny Fernandez Passes Away Miami Dolphins legend Manny Fernandez has passed away. He was 79 years old. Manuel “Manny” Jose Fernandez,

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / May 26

The fanbase aren’t the only ones excited to see the Miami Dolphins finally bulking up on the line

The Miami Dolphins fanbase aren’t the only ones glad to see the team getting big up front. The Miami Dolphins‘ offensive line is going to have a bit of a different look and feel based on their personnel moves this offseason.

K.C. Ossai News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Texans Signing LB K.C. Ossai

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are signing LB K.C. Ossai to a contract. Ossai, 23, signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of following the 2025 draft.

Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / May 26

Tyreek Hill is facing a major hurdle in free agency

Following another disappointing season, the Miami Dolphins cleaned house and parted ways with most of their stars, including Hill.

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De'von Achane News / A to Z Sports / May 26

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane does not want to hear your ‘rebuilding’ talk

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane outlined his expectations for 2026 and he’s on a different wavelength than the consensus. The future between the Miami Dolphins and running back De’Von Achane is locked in.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / May 26

Miami Dolphins announce Ring of Honor member Manny Fernandez has passed away at age 79

One of the staples of the Miami Dolphins’ ‘No Name Defense’ has passed away. The lore of the Miami Dolphins‘ franchise is rich in the 1970s. Those early Don Shula led teams were notorious for toughness, grit, and discipline.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / May 26

What I’ll Be Watching Closely In 2026

What I’ll Be Watching Closely In 2026 The Miami Dolphins are not going to win the Super Bowl in 2026. I don’t believe that’s a particularly hot take, but it is a reality that we’ve all accepted heading into the season.

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Jordyn Brooks News / Dolphins Talk / May 25

Bleacher Report Proposes Trade that Sends Dolphins LB to AFC North

Bleacher Report Proposes Trade that Sends Dolphins LB to AFC North Linebacker Jordyn Brooks was probably the Miami Dolphins’ best defensive player in 2025,

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / May 25

Dolphins Sign Former Falcons Running Back

Dolphins Sign Former Falcons Running Back Last week, the Miami Dolphins announced several roster moves, including the signing of running back Carlos Washington Jr.

Malik Willis News / A to Z Sports / May 25

The questions about the Miami Dolphins’ latest quarterback gamble are fair but there’s little room for historical precedent in the debate

No, Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis doesn’t have a lot of experience. But exactly how good has he been in the reps he’s gotten? The biggest critique around the Miami Dolphins’ investment into quarterback Malik Willis can be boiled down to two words: “sample size”.