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Miami Dolphins’ Biggest Strength and Biggest Question Mark Entering the Rest of 2026

The Dolphins’ biggest strength entering 2026 was supposed to be speed. Five games into the season, their more dependable strength is the running game. Miami has rushed for 633 yards and averaged 4.9 yards per carry, with Ollie Gordon II emerging after De’Von Achane’s season-ending torn ACL.

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Miami Dolphins' Ollie Gordon II Best Traits, and the One Thing Still Holding Him Back

Ollie Gordon II has made his best traits easy to identify. He runs with size, patience and authority, and he can turn a crease into a chunk gain. His 53-yard run at Minnesota highlighted more than straight-line speed.

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Miami Dolphins' Jeff Hafley’s Biggest Challenge, and Smallest Concern for 2026

Jeff Hafley’s biggest challenge isn’t drawing up a better pressure package or finding one more explosive play. It is keeping a winless, young roster committed to a demanding rebuild after a 0-5 start.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 15

4 Positions the Miami Dolphins Still Need to Address in 2026

Miami entered the bye at 0-5, and the record has clarified where the rebuild remains thinnest. Four positions stand above the rest: wide receiver, edge rusher, offensive tackle and safety.

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

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to toss 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 15

PFF Mock Draft Has Miami Dolphins Taking a Quarterback With Top-3 Pick in 2027

PFF Mock Draft Has Miami Dolphins Taking a Quarterback With Top-3 Pick in 2027 Pro Football Focus released its latest mock draft, and Miami is currently picking 3rd overall if the season ended today; with the 3rd overall pick, they’d take the first quarterback off the board.

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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 15

Dolphins’ Last Best Chances to Escape 0-17

The Miami Dolphins are 0-5, and finding a win on their schedule has become a challenge. Miami already lost its best offensive player, De’Von Achane, to a torn ACL in Week 3.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 15

Three Reasons for Optimism at the Bye for the Dolphins

If you look hard enough, you can find positives from the Miami Dolphins amid their bye week, even if their winless record is enough to write off their season completely.

Kenneth Grant News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Dolphins’ Kenneth Grant Ready to Make Noise After Disappointing Rookie Season

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant spent the first four games of the 2026 season on the sidelines. A toe injury landed him on injured reserve before the season, forcing him to miss Miami’s first four games.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 15

Who Is Kyle McCord? Dolphins Backup QB Could Replace Willis

Who Is Kyle McCord? Dolphins Backup QB Could Replace Willis The Miami Dolphins are 0-5 heading into their bye week, and the biggest question surrounding the franchise is whether Malik Willis is the right quarterback to lead this team moving forward.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Miami Dolphins’ Crucial Catch game celebrates $100 million milestone

The Miami Dolphins used their Crucial Catch game against the Cincinnati Bengals to recognize a victory that reached far beyond the scoreboard. During halftime Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, the Dolphins Cancer Challenge celebrated surpassing $100 million in lifetime fundraising, a landmark achievement for the franchise’s signature health initiative.

Malik Willis News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Malik Willis Is Running Out of Time to Save Dolphins' Future

The Dolphins have a Malik Willis problem — and it’s getting harder to ignore. Miami is off to a miserable 0-5 start, and while Willis isn’t solely responsible for the team’s struggles, he’s done little to convince anyone he’s the answer moving forward.

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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 / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 15

Why Jeremiah Smith Would Be the Perfect Pick ... For a Team Other than the Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins appear headed for a very early pick in the 2027 NFL draft and the idea of being able to land Ohio State superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is one that's become very popular among fans as well as mock drafters.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Malik Willis calls BS on Jordan Battle’s ‘tell’ claim despite picking him off twice

The Miami Dolphins look like a rebuilding team this season. Miami is 0-5 to start the season and the offense looks completely stuck in the mud. One Dolphins player recently pushed back on one spicy narrative from the team’s latest defeat.

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 15

The 2027 Miami Dolphins Could Look Very Different

The 2027 Miami Dolphins Could Look Very Different It’s already been a frustrating season in Miami. Yet despite the 0-5 record, it’s not all doom and gloom.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 15

Miami Dolphins Bye Week: A Much-Needed Break for Fans | Four Downs

Miami Dolphins Bye Week: A Much-Needed Break for Fans | Four Downs The Miami Dolphins are entering their bye week. Despite not winning a game this season, several team members have had encouraging performances.

Jacob Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Dolphins Rookie Power Rankings: Gordon and Rodriguez Lead a Heavily Used Class

The Miami Dolphins’ 0-5 start has forced their rookies into unusually large roles, but the class is doing more than simply filling vacancies. Miami rookies have logged an NFL-high 2,090 snaps through five games, and several first-year players already rank among the team’s most productive performers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Four Reasons the Dolphins Should Be Concerned About the Jets

The Miami Dolphins have more than a week to prepare for the New York Jets, but the matchup already contains several warning signs for a team still searching for its first victory.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Dolphins-Jets Injury Report: Bye-Week Rest Delays the Full Picture

Miami and the New York Jets are not yet required to issue official Week 7 practice reports, so Wednesday’s injury comparison is a monitoring report rather than a list of game designations.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Is Miami’s Stock Up or Down Entering the Bye?

The Miami Dolphins’ overall stock remains down at 0-5, but the 31-24 loss to Cincinnati produced enough individual progress to make the bye week more than a pause in a lost start.

Malik Willis News / A to Z Sports / October 14

A former Miami Dolphins star just raised an uncomfortable question about quarterback Malik Willis

One former Miami Dolphins star just asked an uncomfortable question about new quarterback Malik Willis. It’s probably fair to say that everyone knew this season was going to be a hard one for the Miami Dolphins.

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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Tyreek Hill 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.