Miami Dolphins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why Achane Has Lofty Team Goals and How He's Prepared to Help Reach Them

Armed with a fresh $68 million contract extension, De'Von Achane's focus has turned squarely to helping the Miami Dolphins next season and beyond, and he's ready to extend his role on the team.

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A Common Theme Starts to Emerge

A Common Theme Starts to Emerge It is obvious from the early organized team activities (OTA’s) that head coach Jeff Hafley set very high priorities for his players.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

WR Tyreek Hill Uncertain To Be Ready By Week 1

The free agency lot of receivers brings considerable accomplishments. DeAndre Hopkins is a three-time first-team All-Pro, while Stefon Diggs is a four-time Pro Bowler with seven 1,000-yard seasons.

Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Dolphins legend Manny Fernandez dies at 79

Manny Fernandez, a legendary figure on the 1970s Miami Dolphins, has died, the team announced Tuesday. The Dolphins paid tribute to Fernandez on social media with a memorial post, though no information was available on his cause of death.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / The Spun / May 26

Tributes Pour In After 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Dies at 79

Tributes are pouring in after a two-time Super Bowl champion died at 79 years old this week. Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Miami Dolphins, has passed away.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / May 26

The Argument Against Adding Big-Name Veterans After June 1

The Miami Dolphins are now a week away from having some $20 million of cap space added to their ledger, but new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan already has indicated

Miami Dolphins News / The Spun / May 26

Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Manny Fernandez Dead at 79

A key member of the Miami Dolphins during their legendary run in the early-1970s has left us this week as defensive tackle Manny Fernandez passed away.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26

Dolphins honor late Manny Fernandez, the star who had 17 Super Bowl tackles to complete 17-0 season

The Miami Dolphins and the NFL community are mourning the loss of franchise legend Manny Fernandez, who has passed away at the age of 79. The Dolphins

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Former Dolphins DT Manny Fernandez Dies At 79

Former Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez has died, per a team announcement made on Tuesday. He was 79. Fernandez played a total of eight seasons (1968-75), beginning his career when Miami was in the AFL.

Miami Dolphins News / Ball Exclusives / May 26

Miami Dolphins legend Manny Fernandez dies at age 79

Legendary Miami Dolphins defensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion Manny Fernandez has died at the age of 79, the team announced on Tuesday. Fernandez went undrafted in 1968 and went on to play all eight seasons of his NFL career with the Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins News / Field Level Media / May 26

Former Dolphins star DL Manny Fernandez dies

Manny Fernandez, a key member of the Miami Dolphins' defensive line during the Super Bowl championship seasons of 1972 and 1973, died at 79. The Dolphins confirmed the news over social media on Tuesday but did not disclose a cause of death.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / May 26

Super Bowl Hero Fernandez Dies; Examining His Place in Dolphins History

The members of the Miami Dolphins' vaunted "No-Name Defense" have gotten their share of recognition since those glory days of the franchise. But Manny Fernandez might be someone who still managed to fly a bit under the radar except for the most diehard fans of the team.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / May 26

Miami Dolphins Legend Manny Fernandez Passes Away

Miami Dolphins Legend Manny Fernandez Passes Away Miami Dolphins legend Manny Fernandez has passed away. He was 79 years old. Manuel “Manny” Jose Fernandez,

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / May 26

The fanbase aren’t the only ones excited to see the Miami Dolphins finally bulking up on the line

The Miami Dolphins fanbase aren’t the only ones glad to see the team getting big up front. The Miami Dolphins‘ offensive line is going to have a bit of a different look and feel based on their personnel moves this offseason.

K.C. Ossai News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Texans Signing LB K.C. Ossai

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are signing LB K.C. Ossai to a contract. Ossai, 23, signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of following the 2025 draft.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / May 26

Tyreek Hill is facing a major hurdle in free agency

Following another disappointing season, the Miami Dolphins cleaned house and parted ways with most of their stars, including Hill.

Malik Willis reveals this wish about Dolphins trading WR Jaylen Waddle

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

De'von Achane News / A to Z Sports / May 26

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane does not want to hear your ‘rebuilding’ talk

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane outlined his expectations for 2026 and he’s on a different wavelength than the consensus. The future between the Miami Dolphins and running back De’Von Achane is locked in.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / May 26

Miami Dolphins announce Ring of Honor member Manny Fernandez has passed away at age 79

One of the staples of the Miami Dolphins’ ‘No Name Defense’ has passed away. The lore of the Miami Dolphins‘ franchise is rich in the 1970s. Those early Don Shula led teams were notorious for toughness, grit, and discipline.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / May 26

What I’ll Be Watching Closely In 2026

What I’ll Be Watching Closely In 2026 The Miami Dolphins are not going to win the Super Bowl in 2026. I don’t believe that’s a particularly hot take, but it is a reality that we’ve all accepted heading into the season.

Jordyn Brooks News / Dolphins Talk / May 25

Bleacher Report Proposes Trade that Sends Dolphins LB to AFC North

Bleacher Report Proposes Trade that Sends Dolphins LB to AFC North Linebacker Jordyn Brooks was probably the Miami Dolphins’ best defensive player in 2025,

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / May 25

Dolphins Sign Former Falcons Running Back

Dolphins Sign Former Falcons Running Back Last week, the Miami Dolphins announced several roster moves, including the signing of running back Carlos Washington Jr.

Malik Willis News / A to Z Sports / May 25

The questions about the Miami Dolphins’ latest quarterback gamble are fair but there’s little room for historical precedent in the debate

No, Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis doesn’t have a lot of experience. But exactly how good has he been in the reps he’s gotten? The biggest critique around the Miami Dolphins’ investment into quarterback Malik Willis can be boiled down to two words: “sample size”.