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Will the Miami Dolphins Get Their First Win vs. the Jets?

Will the Miami Dolphins Get Their First Win vs. the Jets? The Miami Dolphins have had an extra week to think about everything that has gone wrong during their disastrous start to the 2026 NFL season.

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Miami Dolphins: Brian Thomas Jr. Presents a Potential Opportunity, Not a Confirmed Dolphins Target

A receiver who once looked like a franchise cornerstone is suddenly playing a much smaller part in Jacksonville’s offense. That makes Brian Thomas Jr. a name worth watching in Miami, but not a player the Dolphins can assume is available.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Miami Dolphins Post-Bye Test - Keep Flags Off the Field

The Dolphins do not need another reminder that rebuilding takes time. They need fewer reminders from the officials. Miami returns from its bye Sunday against the New York Jets carrying a 0-5 record and a penalty ledger that offers a concrete place to start improving.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Miami Dolphins Injury Update: Douglas and Savaiinaea Return on a Limited Basis

The Miami Dolphins began Jets week with encouraging movement from two injured offensive players. Rookie receiver Caleb Douglas and right guard Jonah Savaiinaea were limited participants in Monday’s informal practice, giving both a chance to increase their work when Miami opens its first official practice Wednesday.

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The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

PFF Check-In: Miami’s Best Season Grades Reveal the Path Forward

The Miami Dolphins did not play during their Week 6 bye, so there are no new weekly Pro Football Focus grades to analyze. The more useful Tuesday exercise is examining the available season marks and identifying which performances should influence the game plan against the New York Jets.

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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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Why the Miami Dolphins Are 4.5-Point Underdogs Against the New York Jets

The Miami Dolphins enter Sunday’s game at the New York Jets as 4.5-point underdogs, a line that reflects New York’s defensive advantage and Miami’s winless record more than confidence in either offense.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Dolphins Remain at the Bottom of Week 7 Power Rankings

The Miami Dolphins did not lose during their Week 6 bye, but they did not gain much ground in the national power rankings, either. Miami enters Week 7 at 0-5 and remains either 31st or 32nd in the major lists released Monday and Tuesday.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Miami’s search for its first victory brought changes Tuesday, starting with the kicking game.

Special teams have been a thorn and a worry and a problem for the Miami Dolphins this season. So changes have been made. The Dolphins released Riley Patterson and signed Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad as they emerged from their bye week at 0-5 and prepared for Sunday’s road game against the New York Jets.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Dolphins Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Crucial Jets Clash

The Miami Dolphins wasted no time making changes after their bye week. With their Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets approaching, Miami made a flurry of roster moves Tuesday, releasing kicker Riley Patterson, signing Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad, waiving edge rusher Andre Jones Jr., and promoting Rodney McGraw to the active roster.

Zane Gonzalez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Dolphins Worked Out Five Kickers Tuesday

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Dolphins worked out five kickers on Tuesday. The full list includes: Michael Badgley Will Ferrin Zane Gonzalez Joshua Karty Justin Tucker Of this group, they signed Gonzalez to the practice squad. Gonzalez, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Browns back in 2017.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 20

The Important Lessons From the Storm Duck Release and the Dolphins' Latest Roster Moves

The Miami Dolphins' latest transactions Tuesday merely continued to reflect GM Jon-Eric Sullivan's vow to keep churning the roster while the team goes through a transitional year.

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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.

Caleb Douglas News / Dolphins Talk / October 20

Caleb Douglas’ Strong Start and Looming Dolphins Return

Caleb Douglas’ Strong Start and Looming Dolphins Return One of the Miami Dolphins’ brightest stars early in the 2026 season was a third-round rookie. Wide

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Dolphins Still NFL’s Worst Team in Power Rankings After Bye Week After 0-5 Start

The Miami Dolphins didn’t lose a game last week. Then again, they didn’t win one, either. Miami is coming off a much-needed bye after opening the season 0-5, giving the team a chance to regroup before Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets.

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Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Dolphins Announced Five Moves Today

The Miami Dolphins announced they have promoted DE Rodney McGraw and signed K Zane Gonzalez to fill his spot on the practice squad. The Dolphins also cut K Riley Patterson, CB Storm Duck and DE Andre Jones Jr.

Storm Duck News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Dolphins Pull Plug on Storm Duck After Injury Return

The Miami Dolphins made another roster move Tuesday, cutting ties with a cornerback who had been working his way back from a serious knee injury. Storm Duck, who has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of training camp, has been released, according to the Miami Herald.

Mike McDaniel News / A to Z Sports / October 20

The Miami Dolphins just pulled the plug on another developmental project from the Mike McDaniel era

The Miami Dolphins just said goodbye to one of their long-standing developmental projects. Don’t cry because it is over. Smile because it happened. It is a sad day to be a Storm Duck enthusiast.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Dolphins To Cut CB Storm Duck, K Riley Patterson

Storm Duck began the season on the reserve/PUP list. The third-year cornerback had his practice window opened three weeks ago, but he will not resume his time with the Dolphins.

Zane Gonzalez News / Field Level Media / October 20

Report: Dolphins work out K Justin Tucker, signing Zane Gonzalez

Dolphins kicker Riley Patterson could be on the hot seat after Miami reportedly auditioned potential replacements on Tuesday. After a workout that also included seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker, the winless Dolphins (0-5) are signing Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 20

The Miami Dolphins have made someone accountable for their woeful special teams play to start 2026

The Miami Dolphins are making a roster change on Tuesday to help address their brutal special teams performance. The Miami Dolphins have had several units that could best be described as a “struggle” to start the 2026 season.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Dolphins Releasing K Riley Patterson & CB Storm Duck

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are releasing K Riley Patterson. Barry Jackson reports the Dolphins are also releasing CB Storm Duck from the PUP list.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Dolphins To Sign K Zane Gonzalez; Team Hosted Justin Tucker

Riley Patterson’s time in Miami may be coming to an end shortly. The Dolphins are lining up a kicker addition, and it comes in the form of a reunion. Zane Gonzalez is being signed to the team’s practice squad, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / October 20

Miami Dolphins Trade Deadline: 5 Moves They Need to Make

Miami Dolphins Trade Deadline: 5 Moves They Need to Make The NFL’s trade deadline is one of the milder deadlines among America’s major sports leagues. A few teams attempt to make moves for a playoff or championship push, but it is never too exciting.

Miami Dolphins News / Stadium Rant / October 17

A Vital Miami Dolphins Bye Week: 0–5 Absolutely Isn’t Acceptable

The Miami Dolphins bye week is here, and at 0–5, the reset is about progress, not excuses. Rebuilds are not measured only in wins; they are measured in progress.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / October 14