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Bucs fans seeking an overhaul after pathetic loss to Dolphins had better hope NFL insider isn't right

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers once were near the top of the football totem pole early in the season, starting off 5-1 and entering their bye week at 6-2. However, the Bucs have fallen on hard times since, losing six of their last seven games coming into Sunday's tilt at the Miami Dolphins.

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What the Dolphins Win Meant for Draft Position

The Miami Dolphins' victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed a team fighting to the end, even if it means hurting its 2026 draft position. But the good news in the aftermath of Miami's 20-17 victory is that we're talking only a few slots, and it's not as though the difference involves a top 5 pick.

Miami Dolphins News / Field Level Media / December 28

Dolphins down Bucs, but Tampa playoff hopes remain alive

Miami rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw the first two touchdown passes of his career and the Dolphins' defense forced three turnovers to lead them to a 20-17 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon at Miami Gardens, Fla.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 28

Everything to Know from Dolphins Upset Win vs. Buccaneers

The Miami Dolphins bounced back after an embarrassing performance last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17, to improve to 7-9 on the season. Miami controlled the game for most of the day, playing opportunistic defense and running the ball well on offense.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 28

Dolphins Stock Up/Stock Down Report: Dolphins vs Buccaneers Recap

Dolphins Stock Up/Stock Down Report: Dolphins vs Buccaneers Recap Week 17 of the regular season is in the books, and the Miami Dolphins looked like a completely different team than they did last week vs the Bengals.

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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.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 28

Ewers shows why Dolphins benched Tagovailoa on 63-yard TD pass

Rookie QB Quinn Ewers shows why Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa on 63-yard TD pass against Buccaneers

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers is already pushing the ball downfield more than recently benched starting QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Three NFL teams should listen to Malik Willis' words about his free agency

NFL Week 17 schedule has plenty of big playoff implications

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Malik Willis News / Yardbarker / December 28

Three NFL teams should listen to Willis' words about his free agency

Three NFL teams should listen to Malik Willis' words about his free agency

Willis has completed 85.7 percent of his passes for 422 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions this season in a backup role for the Packers.

NFL Week 17 schedule has plenty of big playoff implications

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 28

Breaking Down the Week 17 Dolphins Inactive Info: Bad News for Brewer

Aaron Brewer's streak is over. The Miami Dolphins center will be inactive for the team's Week 17 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium because of the neck injury that had him listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 28

Dolphins To Explore Trading Up For QB In 2026 Draft?

The Dolphins may have no choice but to retain quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in 2026, given the financial ramifications of a release and the presumed absence of a meaningful trade market.

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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.

Tua Tagovailoa News / HITC / December 28

Shannon Sharpe rips into Tua Tagovailoa after latest Miami Dolphins collapse

The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback situation has gone from uncertain to chaotic, and Shannon Sharpe believes Tua Tagovailoa is to blame. Tua Tagovailoa finds himself in a peculiar situation, having fallen out of favor with the Miami Dolphins coaching staff.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / December 28

The Dolphins’ quarterback crossroads may finally be intersecting with a perfect pivot in 2026

The Miami Dolphins are in an incredibly difficult situation with their current quarterback room. Highly compensated Tua Tagovailoa is sitting on the bench to end this season, with plenty of informed speculation suggesting that he's played in his final snap in Miami.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

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Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Dolphins’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

For the Miami Dolphins, the 2026 NFL Draft represents more than roster building. It’s a referendum on direction. After an uneven 2025 season, Miami enters the draft cycle at a crossroads.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Dolphins-Bucs Final Score Predictions: Can Miami spoil Tampa Bay's playoff hopes?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can still make the playoffs, but the team is officially in do-or-die mode after losing to the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. The Bucs could even miss out on the postseason if they lose to the Miami Dolphins and the Panthers beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17.

Stephen Ross News / Dolphins Talk / December 28

Don’t Look Back

Don’t Look Back Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross coveted drafting Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson in the 2018 NFL draft. Jackson won the Heisman trophy in 2016.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 28

Evaluating the Future

Evaluating the Future The Miami Dolphins officially turned the page on a pivotal chapter of their season last week, and perhaps their franchise, when they benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and handed the offense to rookie Quinn Ewers.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 27

Dolphins place 3 players on season-ending IR

The Miami Dolphins have a crucial in-state battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One remains in the NFL Playoffs hunt and it’s not Miami, but can still play to keep Mike McDaniel.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

Dolphins Made Seven Roster Moves

The Dolphins announced seven roster moves on Saturday, including placing three players on injured reserve. The following is the full list of transactions made by Miami: Activated OL Andrew Meyer from injured reserve.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 27

Breaking Down a Busy Saturday of Dolphins Moves

As expected, because this typically happens with teams out of playoff contention in the final weeks of the regular season, the Miami Dolphins made a series of roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mike McDaniel News / A to Z Sports / December 27

The Dolphins have the perfect excuse to let NFL coaching chaos elsewhere help decide Mike McDaniel’s fate for 2026

The Miami Dolphins are just over a week away from the start of a pivotal offseason — one that will feature several major decisions for the future of the organization.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / December 26

The Dolphins’ 2026 cash commitments reveal where a roster purge could begin and who could be back for a new chapter in Miami

The first step to a successful offseason for the Miami Dolphins is going to be rooted in changing up the budget in 2026. Miami has, since 2020, been among the NFL's top-12 teams in cash spending each and every year.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26