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Troy Aikman to be sidelined from Dolphins’ 2026 draft decisions despite landing consulting role

Troy Aikman’s new consulting role with the Miami Dolphins will not extend to draft decision-making, despite his presence in the room. The arrangement highlights a growing trend of teams bringing in experienced voices without giving them direct control over roster moves.

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The Miami Dolphins’ De’Von Achane situation appears to be making strong progress amid news of a step made in ‘good faith’

I can’t guarantee you that the Miami Dolphins‘ best player is running back De’Von Achane. But I do know this: he’s on the short-list. And the list isn’t very long.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Miami Dolphins leadership is acing the game within the game as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches

The Miami Dolphins have enough draft capital to go up and down the board freely. But their ability to do so is secondary to their appetite to pick more (or less).

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Jon-Eric Sullivan throws cold water on one idea of what the Miami Dolphins’ summer strategy will be

The Miami Dolphins’ roster has no shortage of holes. Some will get plugged in the Draft — but what should we expect Miami to do with the rest? Jon-Eric Sullivan gave us a clue.

Stephon Gilmore News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / April 16

Ranking the 10 Best Dolphins Seventh-Round Picks

The Miami Dolphins have had their share of hits and misses in the draft through the years, which makes them just like any other franchise around the NFL.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / April 16

Evan Silva Mock Draft has Miami Taking

NFL Draft Analyst Evan Silva released his first mock draft, and with two picks in Round 1, he has Miami selecting. “The rebuilding Dolphins need to devote their two first-round picks to safe bets at premium positions.

Lonnie Johnson News / Miami Dolphins on SI / April 16

Why Lonnie Johnson Jr. Might Make a Bigger Impact Than Most Offseason Additions

The Miami Dolphins completely overhauled their roster in free agency. Willing to take on large amounts of dead cap, they moved on from their stars, opting to replace them with former high draft picks who haven’t necessarily reached their potential and were willing to take cheap deals.

Jeff Hafley News / Dolphins Talk / April 16

Miami Dolphins Jeff Hafley to Le Batard & Fans: 'We’re Gonna do Everything We Can to Make You Happy'

Jeff Hafley, the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, knows the expectations are high for him to lead a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in a quarter of a century.

Austin Jackson News / Dolphins Talk / April 16

Mike Band of NextGen Sports Mock Draft 2.0 has Miami Selecting

Mike Band of NextGen Sports releases his Mock Draft 2.0, and with two picks, he has Miami selecting. “Miami could go cornerback, edge or receiver here, but Fano feels like the cleanest expression of what new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan has preached since taking over: build from the inside out.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / April 16

Dolphins GM Puts Kibosh on De’Von Achane Rumblings

Dolphins GM Puts Kibosh on De’Von Achane Rumblings However, anyone worried that De’Von Achane could be the next star to leave the Dolphins can now breathe a sigh of relief.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / April 16

OUTKICK Mock Draft 2.0 has the Dolphins Taking

The team at OUTKICK released their 2.0 Mock Draft. With two picks in Round One, they have the Dolphins selecting. “The Dolphins traded Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers prior to the 2025 season and the secondary definitely missed him.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Dolphins GM reiterates De’Von Achane trade stance before NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins are going through a rebuilding phase, but they still have some cornerstone players that they are hoping to rely on in their first season under new head coach Jeff Hafley.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan establishes VERY clear expectations for his early selections in next week’s 2026 NFL Draft

“You’re expecting that guy to be a valuable starter for you.” The Miami Dolphins are, per Peter Schrager, just the second team in NFL history to own seven picks in the first three rounds of an NFL Draft.

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / April 15

Yahoo Mock Draft 8.2 has the Dolphins Selecting

Charles McDonald and Nate Tice of YAHOO released their mock draft 8.2, and with two picks in Round one they have the Dolphins selecting. “Well, Miami is fielding a team this coming season because it has to, but the Dolphins have clearly punted on 2026 due to the massive chunk of dead cap sitting on their books.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / April 15

Breaking Down the Biggest Sullivan Press Conference Takeaways

The first and maybe most important impression of new Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan's first pre-draft press conference was that he was a lot more forthcoming than in predecessor in terms of overall draft philosophy.

Troy Aikman News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Troy Aikman has bizarre NFL Draft involvement with Dolphins

Aikman has been advising the Dolphins on football matters since the end of the season, raising questions about his potential involvement in the team’s NFL Draft process.

Troy Aikman has two concerning questions regarding Dak Prescott

Dolphins GM sends clear message to teams about potential De'Von Achane trade

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

De'von Achane News / Field Level Media / April 15

Dolphins tell teams RB De'Von Achane 'not available'

No is the answer teams are receiving when they ring Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan to inquire about the cost to acquire running back De'Von Achane.

De'von Achane News / Yardbarker / April 15