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Jeff Hafley Gets First NFL Win and Emotional Homecoming After Dolphins Finally Break Through

For Jeff Hafley, the Miami Dolphins’ first win of the season meant more than finally getting a win in the column. It was his first NFL victory as head coach—and it came just 20 miles from where he grew up.

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REPORT: Dolphins Expected to Be Sellers at NFL Trade Deadline

REPORT: Dolphins Expected to Be Sellers at NFL Trade Deadline The Miami Dolphins finally picked up their first victory of the 2026 season on Sunday against the New York Jets, but don’t expect that win to change the organization’s approach as the NFL trade deadline approaches.

Caleb Douglas News / Dolphins Talk / October 26

Caleb Douglas Delivers in Long-Awaited Return

Caleb Douglas Delivers in Long-Awaited Return A third-round rookie made the play of the game for the Miami Dolphins in their first win of the season. With

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Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Miami Dolphins' First Win Gives Hafley's Young Team a Blueprint

Jeff Hafley’s first victory as Miami Dolphins head coach arrived with a locker-room shower, a family reunion and, more importantly, evidence that the identity he has preached can translate into winning football.

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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 26

Snap Counts and What They Mean: Miami Dolphins Lean Into Tight Ends and Rookies

Miami’s snap distribution against the Jets shows that the bye-week adjustment was structural, not merely a different collection of play calls. The Dolphins used heavier personnel, restored Douglas to a major role and continued entrusting rookies with full-time responsibilities.

Miami Dolphins News / Stadium Rant / October 26

Miami Dolphins Vs. New York Jets Recap: Miami Finally Looks Alive

The Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets recap starts with a simple truth: the Dolphins didn’t save their season in New Jersey, but they proved it still has a pulse.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Stock Up, Stock Down After Miami Dolphins' 28-25 Win

Miami’s first win changed more than the standings. It strengthened the cases of several young players, clarified portions of the offensive hierarchy and exposed defensive issues that will shape preparation for New England.

Malik Willis News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Malik Willis Finally Looks Like the $67.5M QB Dolphins Bet

Malik Willis finally looked like the quarterback the Miami Dolphins paid for. After weeks of inconsistent play and costly turnovers, Willis delivered his best performance of the season in Miami’s 28-25 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Top PFF Grades: Offensive 'Explosion' Bodes Well for Grades

Taking a look at the Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades after week 7 for the Miami Dolphins, the first win of the season helped the team increase its grades.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 26

Dolphins Finally Get First Win: The Biggest Winners and Losers From Week 7

The Miami Dolphins finally have a win — and they can thank Malik Willis, Caleb Douglas and a bruising ground game for getting them there. Miami defeated the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday, snapping its five-game losing streak and avoiding a 0-6 start.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Another bye week adjustment for the Miami Dolphins may have been hiding in the snap counts from Week 7 win over Jets

Did the Miami Dolphins change the pecking order of a position on defense during their Week 6 bye? The Miami Dolphins said several times that they used their Week 6 bye to zoom out and assess their efforts.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 26

Poup's Perspective: Why This First Dolphins Win Indeed Was a Very Big Deal

No, the Miami Dolphins are not suddenly going to make a playoff push because they got off the schneid and got their first victory of the 2026 season Sunday.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Dolphins are a bad team, but this elite stat since De’Von Achane’s ACL injury will blow your mind

The Miami Dolphins were able to get their first win of the season in Week 7 against the New York Jets, and it was probably the best game they played so far.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Miami Dolphins Player Power Rankings After Week 7

Miami’s first win reshuffles the player power rankings because several young contributors carried larger responsibilities against the Jets. These rankings weigh season importance, recent performance, role and the player’s influence on the next game.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Three Overreactions and Four Underrated Aspects After Miami Dolphins First Win

One victory seven weeks into the 2026 season gets the projected 0-17 monkey off its back but the team still has a mountain to climb back to respectability.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 26

Four Winners And Four Losers From Miami's First Win Of 2026

Rejoice if you'd like, as the Miami Dolphins are no longer winless, taking down the New York Jets in a 28-25 thriller. If you're on the side of the room that thinks going winless would be better for "draft capital," please chill out.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 26

We’re less than 100 yards away from a Miami Dolphins single-season franchise record falling

We’re less than 100 yards away from a Miami Dolphins single-season franchise record falling. Now, more than ever, it seems like quarterbacks are being charged with carrying more of the offensive load for franchises.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 26

Gloria Clemente’s Fable as Miami Goes 1-0

Gloria Clemente’s Fable as Miami Goes 1-0 Almost two years ago, I traveled south through the snowbound Swedish countryside, from Sundsvall in Västernorrland County to the capital, Stockholm, on the trail of a long-forgotten serial killer.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 26

Miami Dolphins 2026 Week 7 Snap Counts Stories: Tight End Time, Rookie Revelations

What stood out regarding play counts in the Miami Dolphins' 28-25 victory against the New York Jets on Sunday: We'll start with the list of inactives, which was highlighted by veterans Jalen Tolbert and Wille Gay Jr., the latter being kept out after missing practice time this week because of illness.

Jeff Hafley News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley gives heartfelt reaction to first NFL win after beating Jets

Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley celebrated an emotional milestone after his team defeated the New York Jets. 28-25 on Sunday. The victory ended Miami’s winless start and followed a game in which the Dolphins finally took their first lead of the season.

Caleb Douglas News / TWSN / October 25

Caleb Douglas Is the Miami Dolphins’ Next Superstar Wide Receiver

The Miami Dolphins may have found their next star at wide receiver. Caleb Douglas returned from an ankle injury Sunday and immediately changed the game, catching two passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns in Miami’s 28-25 win over the New York Jets.

Malik Willis News / Field Level Media / October 25

Malik Willis guides Dolphins past Jets for long-sought first win

Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes to rookie Caleb Douglas and ran for another to help the Miami Dolphins pick up their first win, beating the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25

Jets' Aaron Glenn era may have hit rock bottom with loss to Dolphins

The Aaron Glenn era for the New York Jets was already off to a bad start with just five wins in his first 23 games. It somehow managed to get worse on Sunday with what might have been their worst-showing yet in a 28-25 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins.

Malik Willis guides Dolphins past Jets for long-sought first win

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Kyle Louis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Dolphins Made Three Moves, Activated S Kyle Louis From IR

The Dolphins announced three roster moves on Saturday, activating S Kyle Louis from injured reserve. Miami also elevated K Zane Gonzalez and DE Max Llewellyn to the active roster Louis, 22, played four years at Pittsburgh after being a three-star recruit and the 130th-ranked athlete in the 2022 recruiting class out of East Orange, New Jersey.

Zach Sieler News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Dolphins DT Zach Sieler Not Seeking Trade

Last year, the Dolphins were the recipients of several trade calls. Zach Sieler was among the players of interest to suitors, but no deal came close to taking place.