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Jacob Rodriguez Embracing Green Dot Role in Dolphins Defense

Jacob Rodriguez Embracing Green Dot Role in Dolphins Defense The Miami Dolphins have made it abundantly clear that they are willing to live with youth in 2026, and perhaps nobody represents that philosophy better than rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.

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Dolphins’ Kadyn Proctor Already Showing He Was Worth the Gamble

Kadyn Proctor was Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first draft pick as Miami Dolphins general manager. That comes with a lot of pressure. Many Dolphins fans wanted the team to draft Miami Hurricanes star defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., but Sullivan wanted to build in the trenches and selected one of the draft’s best offensive linemen instead.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 4

ESPN Ranks Dolphins Dead Last as Malik Willis Faces Make-or-Break Season

The Miami Dolphins enter the 2026 season with plenty of questions, and ESPN doesn’t have much faith that they’ll answer them. Miami ranks near the bottom of most major NFL power rankings, but ESPN has gone even further, placing the Dolphins dead last in its preseason rankings.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 4

Comparing the Dolphins Roster to This Time Last Year

The Miami Dolphins have headed into the Labor Day weekend with a completely reconstructed roster, which features a whopping 35 players who were not on the team's active roster at this time last year.

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How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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Tutu Atwell News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Welcome Back: Tutu Atwell's Surprise Return to the Rams

Tutu Atwell switched conferences in March, opening a new chapter in his sixth NFL season. Before the regular season began, that plot took an unexpected turn: Atwell never thought he would end up back where it started.

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 4

The path to football immortality just got even harder for one of the Miami Dolphins’ long overlooked legends

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has overhauled their process of picking a class of inductees and it’s not good news for former Miami Dolphins OT Richmond Webb.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 4

ESPN makes their pick out for the ultimate X-factor for the Miami Dolphins in 2026

ESPN makes their pick for which Miami Dolphins player is the biggest X-factor of the 2026 season. Take one look at the Miami Dolphins’ depth chart. It won’t take you very long to find a potential X-factor.

Jordan Phillips News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 4

How Miami Dolphins DT Jordan Phillips Quietly Could Become a Star (Like a Newer Tim Bowens)

There are certain positions on a football field where not hearing a player’s name much can actually be a good thing. Cornerback, offensive line and long-snapper come to mind.

Demeioun Robinson News / Dolphins Talk / September 4

Chop Robinson Ready to Show He’s a 'Whole Different Player'

Chop Robinson Ready to Show He’s a “Whole Different Player” Miami Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson isn’t interested in spending much time talking about how much he has changed.

DJ Herman News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 3

How Rookie DJ Herman Won a Roster Spot and Could Impact the Dolphins Offense

DJ Herman walked into the Miami Dolphins facility for a tryout at rookie minicamp in the midst of a position change, with no certainty that he’d be back for another day.

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Dolphins Coach Jeff Hafley Reveals How Leaked Practice Videos Give Advantages

Several NFL teams have tried to ban fans from posting training camp practice videos on social media because of the competitive risk. Some clubs won’t even let media members post videos because they believe the footage could help opponents and put their teams at a disadvantage.

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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.

Michael Taaffe News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 3

How a Minor Change Will Be a Very Big Deal for Dolphins Rookie Michael Taaffe

It's right there in small type on the last of seven pages on the NFL transactions wire Thursday, details that probably won't matter much to the average NFL fan.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 3

Kyle McCord Opens Up About Trade to Miami Dolphins

Kyle McCord Opens Up About Trade to Miami Dolphins New Miami Dolphins quarterback Kyle McCord has experienced quite a change of scenery. After spending the offseason and preseason with the Green Bay Packers, McCord was traded to Miami for a 2028 sixth-round pick as the Dolphins continued reshaping their quarterback room.

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 3

Jeff Hafley on Malik Willis, Dolphins’ Physicality and Defensive Standards

Jeff Hafley on Malik Willis, Dolphins’ Physicality and Defensive Standards Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley met with the media and touched on a wide range of topics as his team continues preparing for the start of the regular season.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Dolphins’ 0-17 Prediction Feels Like a Major Overreaction

A week before the NFL season starts, hypothetical overreactions are already replacing consensus expectations. For instance, in CBS Sports’ Douglas Clawson’s one bold prediction for every NFL team in 2026, he has the Miami Dolphins becoming the first winless team since the 2017 Cleveland Browns.

Jacob Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Dolphins’ Rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez Embraces ‘Do or Die’ Starting Role

Ahead of his 24th birthday on Sept. 6, Jacob Rodriguez received an early birthday present. He officially became the Miami Dolphins’ starting inside linebacker after the team released veteran Tyrel Dodson during final roster cuts last weekend.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / September 3

‘He just doesn’t stop’—Jeff Hafley just heaped praise on a possible Miami Dolphins 2026 breakout candidate

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley just handed out his strongest endorsement to a player of the offseason. The Miami Dolphins will have plenty of youngsters cracking the starting lineup in 2026.

Malik Willis News / EssentiallySports / September 2

Malik Willis Shuts Down Future Career Path as Dolphins’ QB Reveals Plans Post NFL Career

Quarterback Malik Willis has always been reluctant to embrace fame. For the first time in his NFL career, Willis is getting an opportunity to start a full season after signing with the Miami Dolphins.

Tyreek Hill News / EssentiallySports / September 2

Tyreek Hill Announces New Career Move Amid Concerns Over NFL Future

Setbacks don’t hold you back but push you to do much better. Tyreek Hill went through the worst phase of his football career, suffering from injury and entering free agency for the first time in his career.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / September 2

Jordyn Brooks discusses Dolphins' 'us against the world' mentality

Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks recently acknowledged that he knows what is being said and written about his team ahead of the upcoming season. And he doesn't like it.

Malik Willis explains how Matt LaFleur helped him become a starting quarterback

Dolphins Add Mazi Smith, Clelin Ferrell To Practice Squad; Miami Cuts QB Mark Gronowski

Dolphins Announce Four Practice Squad Moves

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Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Dolphins Announce Four Practice Squad Moves

The Miami Dolphins announced they signed CB Ethan Bonner and EDGE Max Llewellyn to their practice squad and released TE Jeremiah Franklin and ILB Cam Riley in corresponding moves. Miami’s practice squad now includes: T Gottlieb Ayedze S Major Burns RB Jarquez Hunter EDGE Rodney McGraw WR Jalen Reagor RB Carlos Washington Jr.