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How the Cap Keeps Coming Up for the Dolphins

A large part of the Miami Dolphins' rebuilding plan for 2026 has been managing the salary cap, with the idea being to set themselves up for as much flexibility as possible this year and moving forward.

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Putting one Miami Dolphins rookie’s NFL debut into historical context makes the hype awfully hard to ignore

Consider this a love letter to Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas’ NFL debut. The Miami Dolphins had rookies take nearly three out of every ten snaps on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 16

Dolphins Schedule Only Gets Tougher From Here

Dolphins Schedule Only Gets Tougher From Here There was a lot of hubbub in recent months about just how tough the Miami Dolphins’ schedule is supposed to be this season.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 16

Dolphins Must Lean on Running Game to Protect Leaky Defense

Dolphins Must Lean on Running Game to Protect Leaky Defense If the season opener proved anything for the Dolphins going forward, it is that Miami’s defense has many holes.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Former Coordinator Jeff Hafley Puts His Own Dolphins Defense Under the Week 1 Microscope

Jeff Hafley knows what a defense is supposed to look like when it is humming. He built one in Green Bay, where his Packers unit finished fifth in yards allowed in 2024 and helped send Rashan Gary and Xavier McKinney to the Pro Bowl, with McKinney earning First Team All-Pro honors.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Bobby Slowik News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Miami Dolphins OC Slowik Has To Up His Play Calling in Week 2

Miami’s play-calling in the 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t just expose protection issues – it put Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik’s play-calling under the microscope.

Demeioun Robinson News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Dolphins’ Chop Robinson Gets Blunt Reality Check After Disappearing in Week 1

Chop Robinson was supposed to be one of the Miami Dolphins’ difference-makers on defense. In Week 1, he was barely noticeable. Robinson failed to record a sack, solo tackle, quarterback hit, or tackle for loss in Miami’s 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Ryan Fitzpatrick Doubles Down on Dolphins’ 0-17 Prediction

Ryan Fitzpatrick played for the 2019 Miami Dolphins, who were in a similar situation to this year’s team. That team finished 5-11 following a 0-7 start.

Kyle Louis News / Dolphins Talk / September 15

Dolphins Rookie Kyle Louis to Miss Multiple Weeks With MCL Sprain

Dolphins Rookie Kyle Louis to Miss Multiple Weeks With MCL Sprain The Miami Dolphins will be without one of their promising young defenders for the next few weeks.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 15

After a near-miss on Sunday, the Miami Dolphins may be eyeing a roster change

After nearly seeing rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez forced into another role, the Miami Dolphins may be eyeing a change. Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez just about did it all on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 15

Examining the Latest on the Dolphins Injury Front

After having a clean bill of health heading into their season opener, the Miami Dolphins will be missing at least one player for their next game against the San Francisco 49ers, and possibly two.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 15

Ten Key Dolphins Week 1 Numbers and the Stories They Told

Another way to examine the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders is to do it through numbers, more specifically the key stats that made the difference.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Believe it or not, the Miami Dolphins should have the depth to take their latest injury setback in stride

The Miami Dolphins get hit with another injury to their rookie draft class — but they’re as well equipped to handle the adversity as anywhere on the team.