Miami Dolphins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Malik Willis News / Dolphins Talk / October 17

Should Dolphins Bench Malik Willis for Kyle McCord?

Should Dolphins Bench Malik Willis for Kyle McCord? The Miami Dolphins head into a bye week to get healthy, rest, and work on key fundamentals. It’s also a good time for head coach Jeff Hafley to evaluate his team.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Miami Dolphins seek confidence, consistency as mistakes pile up

The Miami Dolphins have spent much of the first five weeks saying they are close. Their bye-week challenge is to stop describing progress and start producing victories.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Miami Dolphins still searching for identity that produces victories

The Miami Dolphins believe they have established effort and toughness as foundational traits. What they do not yet have is a victory to prove those qualities can become a winning identity.

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

How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Dolphins insist locker room remains together despite 0-5 start

Five straight losses have put the Miami Dolphins in an uncomfortable place, but coach Jeff Hafley does not believe the team’s record has damaged the locker room.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Young Dolphins provided bright spots in 31-24 loss to Bengals

The Miami Dolphins’ young core supplied plenty of encouraging moments last Sunday, but its late push was not enough to overcome an 18-point deficit in a 31-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium.

Malik Washington News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Miami Dolphins Malik Washington’s Best-Case and Worst-Case Scenarios Five Games In

Five games into the season, Malik Washington has become the clearest bright spot in Miami’s unsettled passing game. He leads the Dolphins with 23 receptions for 262 yards on 36 targets, averaging 11.4 yards per catch, setting a season high with six catches in the 31-24 loss to Cincinnati.

Miami Dolphins News / Field Level Media / October 16

Stephen Ross sells minority Dolphins stake at NFL-record valuation

Miami Dolphins principal owner Stephen Ross agreed to sell another minority stake in the team and its affiliated businesses, continuing a series of transactions dating to December 2024.

Miami Dolphins News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Stephen Ross Sells Stake in Miami Dolphins at NFL Record Price

The Miami Dolphins are going through a difficult stretch on the field, but their value as an NFL franchise continues to climb. Despite starting the season 0-5, the team is reportedly set to welcome a new billionaire minority owner as Stephen Ross looks to cash in on the franchise’s growing worth.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 16

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly welcoming another new face to their ownership group and breaking records as a result

One percent minority stake in the Miami Dolphins franchise was recently sold — and a new deal for another share of the business has been reported. The Miami Dolphins have had a season full of change.

Jaylen Waddle News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 16

How the Waddle Trade Keeps Looking Better and Better for the Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins sacrificed the present for a better future when they moved Jaylen Waddle in the offseason, but their big trade with the Denver Broncos continues to look good in the moment.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Dolphins’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The Miami Dolphins are 0-5 as they head into their bye week, and their chances of getting better this year are slim to none. This is by design, though, as the team took the biggest dead cap hit in league history this season.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Former Miami Dolphin Richie Incognito urges patience with Malik Willis as Dolphins struggle through rebuild

No stranger to controversy, former Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito jumped into the ring when given the chance to discuss his former team. In an interview about all of his former teams including the Buffalo Bills and Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, Incognito explained he’s not ready to make Malik Willis the face of Miami’s early-season failures.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 16

The Contract Status of Every Dolphins Offensive Player at the 2026 Bye

The Miami Dolphins have completely revamped their roster 2026, and the moves haven't stopped with the start of the regular season. With the team at their

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Dolphins Veteran Could Be on the Chopping Block Before Trade Deadline

The Miami Dolphins’ lost season could soon turn into a full-blown fire sale. At 0-5, Miami has little reason to keep veterans who don’t fit its long-term plans, and the Nov.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Stephen Ross Sells Another Piece of Dolphins for Eye-Popping $12.5B Valuation

The Miami Dolphins are adding another billionaire to their ownership group as Stephen Ross continues to cash in on the franchise’s soaring valuation. According

Troy Aikman News / Dolphins Talk / October 16

Troy Aikman No Longer Officially Working With Dolphins

Troy Aikman No Longer Officially Working With Dolphins After helping the Miami Dolphins reshape their football operations this past offseason, Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman is no longer officially consulting with the organization.

Stephen Ross News / Dolphins Talk / October 16

Stephen Ross Sells Dolphins Stake at Record $12.5B+ Valuation

Stephen Ross Sells Dolphins Stake at Record $12.5B+ Valuation Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross continues to make headlines off the field, and his latest business deal has set another NFL record.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Three Miami Dolphins playing their way towards deserving a contract extension in South Florida

This season is all about finding long-term options for the Miami Dolphins. Which players in-house are delivering with their play thus far? The Miami Dolphins are on the hunt.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 16

I Love the Miami Dolphins Season So Far

I Love the Miami Dolphins Season So Far Maybe it’s Stockholm syndrome, or low expectations from years of mediocrity; it could even be a slightly inflammatory headline designed to get clicks.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / October 14

Drew Rosenhaus shares Tyreek Hill update after verdict in civil trial

Hill's agent addressed the wide receivers continued attempts to return to the NFL.

Tyreek Hill verdict in civil trial raises more questions about NFL future

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Miami Dolphins News / Field Level Media / October 14

Jury returns mixed verdict in Tyreek Hill's battery case

Free agent wideout Tyreek Hill was found liable for two counts of battery in a mixed verdict at his civil trial in Miami. The jury awarded $500,000 in compensatory damages to his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro.

Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / October 14