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On YouTubeMiami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 19
5 Biggest Reasons the Dolphins Didn't Make the Playoffs
The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention with their loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, marking the second straight season the team will miss the postseason. This comes after the team made the postseason in 2022 and 2023 in head coach Mike McDaniel’s first two seasons.
Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 19
Moving Towards the Future
Moving Towards the Future The 2025 season was never expected to be a breakout year for the Miami Dolphins. Few projected them as serious contenders, but even with tempered expectations, the team still fell short.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 19
Jaylen Waddle reacts to Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa in favor of Quinn Ewers
On Thursday, Waddle addressed what seems to be the beginning of the end of an era for the Dolphins.
The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?
Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
AFC Notes: Tua Tagovailoa, Matt Judon, Adonai Mitchell, Bills, Dolphins, Jets
Bills HC Sean McDermott said that DT Jordan Phillips (right ankle) and K Matt Prater (quad) will miss this week’s game against the Browns, and the team will need to bring in a new kicker to replace Prater.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Dolphins Could Be Without Two Key Defenders Against Bengals
The Miami Dolphins are adamant that their goal the rest of the 2025 season despite being eliminated from playoff contention is trying to win every game, but it looks like they might have to try to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals without two of their best defensive players.
Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / December 18
Tua Tagovailoa Development Emerges After Dolphins Benching
Tua Tagovailoa received some bad news from the Miami Dolphins this week. After registering 22-of-28 completed passes for 253 yards, two touchdowns and one interception — one of his stronger performances of late — the team told Tagovailoa that he has lost his spot as Miami’s starting quarterback.
Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 18
Why the Dolphins Could Fare Surprisingly Well Down the Stretch of the Season
Why the Dolphins Could Fare Surprisingly Well Down the Stretch of the Season The Miami Dolphins are mathematically eliminated from the AFC playoff race, so they now have little, if anything, to play for.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Lack of Foresight Got Dolphins to this Point
The Miami Dolphins might be stuck with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in 2026 even if they want to move on from him. Just like they pretty much were with Tyreek Hill in 2025.
Miami Dolphins News / Gridiron Heroics / December 18
'Confused': Zach Wilson Doesn’t Hide How He Feels After Dolphins’ QB Decision
Zach Wilson did not mask his emotions after learning he would not be the Miami Dolphins’ next starting quarterback. The former No. 2 pick admitted he was confused by the team’s decision to elevate rookie Quinn Ewers instead, especially after Tua Tagovailoa was benched following the Week 15 loss.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Breaking Down Veteran QB Options for Dolphins if They Move on From Tua
In case you’re living under a rock, the Miami Dolphins benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of seventh-round rookie Quinn Ewers Wednesday. That means Tua’s time in Miami might be up, despite his contract making that easier said than done.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Tanner Conner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Giants Signing TE Tanner Conner
Pat Leonard reports the Giants are signing former Dolphins TE Tanner Conner to the practice squad. Conner, 27, originally signed on with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2022 out of Idaho State.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Dolphins Coaches Make Pro Bowl Cases
The Miami Dolphins' 2025 season will end up being a failure with no playoff appearance again, but there could be some individual accolades in the form of Pro Bowl invitations.
Brock Osweiler News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 18
Should Dolphins Go the Wilson Route with Tua or Osweiler or Neither?
Now that the Miami Dolphins have benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with three games left in the regular season and the team now out of playoff contention, the question now becomes what happens next year.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 18
Dolphins' Quinn Ewers opens up about 'dream come true' after Tua Tagovailoa benching
Ewers was ultimately named Miami's QB1 for the Week 16 matchup against the Bengals.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 18
Dolphins' Zach Wilson seems puzzled by Quinn Ewers decision after Tua Tagovailoa benching
On Wednesday, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel benched veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to start rookie Quinn Ewers when the 6-8 Dolphins host the 4-10 Cincinnati Bengal. McDaniel's decision resulted in Ewers leapfrogging Zach Wilson on the Miami depth chart.
Matt Judon News / Total Apex Sports / December 18
Matthew Judon Released By Miami Dolphins In Harsh Move
Matthew Judon woke up Thursday as a free agent. The Miami Dolphins, fresh off blowing their playoff hopes and opting to give rookie Quinn Ewers reps under center, made a move that surprised even some of their own fan base.
Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 18
The End of an Era: A Necessary Reset for the Miami Dolphins
The End of an Era: A Necessary Reset for the Miami Dolphins Today marks the unmistakable end of an era for the Miami Dolphins — one that once carried hope, investment, and belief, but now closes with difficult reality.
Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Salary Cap Fixer-Upper: 2026 Miami Dolphins
Today we continue our six-part series analyzing the teams with the most work ahead in 2026 to get under the salary cap. Over The Cap has a neat metric called effective cap space, which is basically a projection of spending power for each team in 2026.
Tyreek Hill News / Total Apex Sports / December 18
Tyreek Hill Teases Miami Exit After Tua Benching: Is the Cheetah Running Out of Patience?
If you thought the Miami Dolphins’ 2025 season couldn’t get any more dramatic, buckle up. Just when we thought the elimination from playoff contention was the rock bottom we’d been dreading, the franchise decided to grab a shovel and keep digging.
Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17
Dolphins decide on their new starting quarterback
The Miami Dolphins are making a quarterback change, and have opted to go an interesting route with their new starter. The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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