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Jeff Hafley Gives Dolphins Injury Updates, Talks Chris Bell and Giants Joint Practice

Jeff Hafley Gives Dolphins Injury Updates, Talks Chris Bell and Giants Joint Practice Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley met with the media Tuesday and provided several injury updates while also discussing his approach to preseason football, the upcoming joint practice with the New York Giants, and the development of several young players.

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The latest 2026 Miami Dolphins projection is going to test even the biggest pessimists

ESPN’s analytics have the Miami Dolphins claiming something that only some fans will be excited about. The Miami Dolphins‘ 2026 season is one that seemingly has the whole world stacked against them.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Brandon Aiyuk-Dolphins Trade Makes Little Sense for Miami Rebuild

With questions surrounding the Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver group entering this season, Bleacher Report has proposed a potential solution. Bleacher Report’s Mike Chiari believes a rebuilding team with a questionable receiving corps, such as the Dolphins, would make sense as a landing spot for San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

How many of the 39 NFL players to rush for at least 300 yards in a single NFL playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Chris Bell News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Dolphins Rookie Chris Bell Has Bold Message About Miami’s Questionable WR Room

The Miami Dolphins‘ wide receiver room is arguably one of the weaker units in the NFL. But rookie Chris Bell is not only confident in the players in the group, but also in their ability to be extraordinary.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Jonah Savaiinaea News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Dolphins’ Jonah Savaiinaea Putting Rough Rookie Season in Rearview Mirror After Position Switch

Jonah Savaiinaea had a difficult rookie season after the Miami Dolphins selected him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. But with a new coaching staff led by Jeff Hafley, Savaiinaea has moved from left guard to right guard, where he played in college at Arizona.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 18

Miami Dolphins Training Camp Practice 13 Observations: Rookies Shine (But Different Ones This Time)

The Miami Dolphins practiced in front of their second ticket members Tuesday, and those fans got to see some outstanding individual performances. Two players who stood out were rookie draft picks, but after Caleb Douglas and Jacob Rodriguez drew the headlines on previous days, this time it was Chris Johnson and Kevin Coleman Jr.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / August 18

One Miami Dolphins player is facing the most important week of his playing career

The Miami Dolphins’ search for clarity in the quarterback room could finally become a reality this week. The Miami Dolphins have plenty of players still angling for a 53-man roster spot.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / August 18

The Dolphins Roster Issues Were Predictable

The Dolphins Roster Issues Were Predictable There is no need for Miami Dolphins fans to wonder why the 2026 roster is woefully lacking in depth. It was

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Jeff Hafley wants his Miami Dolphins to take the hard road now

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley pulls back the curtain on his joint-practice philosophy. The Miami Dolphins locked horns with an NFC East opponent last week for joint practice.

Mason Reiger News / A to Z Sports / August 18

One popular sleeper’s season is over with the Miami Dolphins one way or another

One of the Miami Dolphins’ most popular UDFA signings just saw his season ended — one way or another. The Miami Dolphins‘ roster churn is in full effect.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 18

Examining the Latest Dolphins Rookie Free Agent Disappointment

The Miami Dolphins rookie free agent class was touted in a lot of different circles as being among the best in the NFL, but it's simply not playing out that way so far.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 18

Dolphins Sign EDGE Seth Coleman-Lyles

The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed EDGE Seth Coleman-Lyles to a contract. The Dolphins waived EDGE Mason Reiger with an injury designation in a corresponding move.

Chris Bell News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 18

How the Addition of Chris Bell Impacts the Dolphins WR Corps

The Miami Dolphins revealed some exciting news Monday, as rookie wide receiver Chris Bell, who tore his ACL last November, was removed from the non-football injury list.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / August 18

Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Edge Rusher Seth Coleman-Lyles

Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Edge Rusher Seth Coleman-Lyles The Miami Dolphins are bringing back a familiar face to their defensive front, as the team is re-signing edge defender Seth Coleman-Lyles.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / August 18

Why Miami Has No Backup Plans

Why Miami Has No Backup Plans As a rule, I try not to be someone who puts too much stock in the preseason. However, watching Malik Willis bring Miami downfield

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / August 18

ESPN Has Grim Outlook for Dolphins’ Future, Ranks Them 31st in NFL

ESPN doesn’t think much of the Miami Dolphins’ future. In ESPN’s annual Future Power Rankings, which project each of the NFL’s 32 teams based on their outlook for the 2027 through 2029 seasons, the Dolphins were ranked next-to-last.

Chris Bell News / Pro Football Rumors / August 17

Dolphins Activate WR Chris Bell

Chris Bell went through his first NFL practice Monday. The Dolphins rookie wide receiver had been sidelined since suffering an ACL tear last November, but Miami has activated him from the active/NFI list.

Jeff Hafley News / Stadium Rant / August 17

Ollie Gordon’s Costly Penalty: 1 Powerful Lesson From Jeff Hafley

Ollie Gordon gave Miami Dolphins fans a serious case of déjà vu — a promising start, a spark on offense, and then one moment of frustration derails everything.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 17