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Examining the Outside Factors That Could Impact the Dolphins' Week 8 Game Against New England

The Miami Dolphins' Week 8 matchup against the New England Patriots won't be lacking for storylines, including Miami's quest for a second consecutive victory, but there are some that go beyond X's and O's.

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Sunday Morning Look at Injury Report: Dolphins v Patriots

The Miami Dolphins will be leaning on their pass rush in today’s game against the New England Patriots. Miami’s biggest remaining injury questions against New England are in the secondary, where JuJu Brents and Reese Taylor carry questionable designations.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Patriots Must Take Dolphins Offense Seriously or They Could Pay the Consequences

It’s easy to dismiss the Miami Dolphins, standing at 1-5 with a new, unproven head coach in Jeff Hafley, coming off two straight sub-.500 seasons with a quarterback who owns a 4-8 mark in his 12 career starts over five seasons.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Miami Dolphins v New England Patriots - Starters

Injuries have juggled both the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots starting 11 on both sides of the ball for Sunday’s matchup. The Dolphins’ projected lineup against New England starts with a clear adjustment at left guard and unresolved questions in the secondary.

Tucker Kraft News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Dolphins Elevated K Zane Gonzalez & DE Max Llewellyn

The Dolphins announced that they have elevated K Zane Gonzalez and DE Max Llewellyn. Gonzalez, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Browns back in 2017.

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.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 31

Breaking Down the Dolphins Saturday Updates, but More Importantly What Went On with New England

The Miami Dolphins made their customary practice squad elevations Saturday, including that should precipitate an upcoming move, but it was what went on with the England Patriots that really was newsworthy.

Malik Willis News / Yardbarker / October 31

Can Dolphins QB Malik Willis turn the corner on his season?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis looked good in the win over the New York Jets in Week 7. It's the best he's played all season.

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 31

The Chris Grier Firing One Year Later: Revisiting the Former Dolphins GM's Hits and Misses

Halloween arrived Saturday, but for the Miami Dolphins it also marked the one-year anniversary of the firing of Chris Grier as general manager, a move that was met with almost universal approval from the team's frustrated fans.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 31

The Miami Dolphins’ latest roster addition was turning heads before a blockbuster trade unexpectedly made him available

The newest member of the Miami Dolphins earned himself plenty of fans from his time in Chicago. The Miami Dolphins‘ roster churn brought in yet another new face at the end of this week.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Saturday Roster Tweaks: Miami Dolphins v New England Patriots

With their running game being a huge focus of their offensive package, the Miami Dolphins can’t afford any holes in the offensive line. The waiver wire was worked over with a fine tooth comb to help with depth as guard Kadyn Proctor is out with a concussion.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 31

What to Know About the New Dolphins Edge Defender

Here we go again. For the second time this week and the 16th time in 2026, the Miami Dolphins have picked up a player on waivers and they reportedly tried to a third and 17th, respectively.

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 / Dolphins Talk / October 31

Could the Miami Dolphins’ Rebuild Be Moving Faster Than Anyone Expected?

Could the Miami Dolphins’ Rebuild Be Moving Faster Than Anyone Expected? Recent reports strongly suggest that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley intend to keep some solid veterans on the current roster.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Stadium Rant / October 31

Dolphins Vs. Patriots: Can Miami Prove Its Progress?

The Miami Dolphins earned their first win of the season with a 28-25 victory over the New York Jets. Now, the Miami Dolphins face the New England Patriots on Sunday, November 1, at 4:25 p.m.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Is New England Flying into a Trap Game with the Miami Dolphins?

After Miami’s 28-25 win over the New York Jets last week, the NFL is taking a peek at what’s going on in South Florida. Is this a trap game for the New England Patriots?

Jeff Hafley News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Three Decisions I’d Love Miami Dolphin Head Coach Jeff Hafley to Make Against the New England Patriots

It’s time to find out if last week was a one-week wonder or have the Miami Dolphins progressed? Are the rookies coming of age and getting their NFL feet under them?

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 30

Final Dolphins-Pats Injury Report: Proctor News Ends Remarkable Streak, Brown Remains a Mystery

Well, it was nice while it lasted for the Miami Dolphins. Their season-opening streak of games with the same starting offensive line will end at six with the official Friday that rookie first-round pick Kadyn Proctor had been ruled out of the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots because of his concussion.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / October 30

With 13 Rookies, Miami Dolphins Make Development a Coaching Mandate

With a salary cap that is 60 percent dead money, the Miami Dolphins have had to look at, lean on and rely on rookies. Lots of them. They’ve been thrown in the fire of NFL development head first from day one.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Dolphins Rebuffed Trade Interest In DT Zach Sieler & C Aaron Brewer

According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Dolphins have gotten trade interest in DT Zach Sieler and C Aaron Brewer, but they have “quickly rebuffed” those offers because they see those two and LB Jordyn Brooks as important leaders for their young players.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 30

The biggest injury question for the Miami Dolphins in Week 8 belongs to their opponent

The Miami Dolphins have a pair of starters in concussion protocol but the biggest injury question of the week belongs to their opponent. The Miami Dolphins still have a pair of starters in concussion protocol as we enter Friday — both guard Kadyn Proctor and cornerback JuJu Brents are trying to work their way through to return to the field.

D.J. Campbell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Dolphins Sign G DJ Campbell

The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed G DJ Campbell to the practice squad. The Dolphins released OT Gottlieb Ayedze from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / October 30

‘The Dolphins aren’t hanging up on anyone’—The latest NFL trade deadline rumor mill narrows the field for potential goodbyes in Miami

The Miami Dolphins are receiving calls on several prominent players. But it sounds like the team would much rather keep most of them. The NFL’s trade deadline is about a week and a half away.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Why Jets are reportedly more likely to move on from Aaron Glenn this winter than during the season

For a piece published on Friday, Jets reporter Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic shared that it's "more likely" that owner Woody Johnson will wait until the end of this season before he possibly shows Glenn the door.

Jets players respond to Raiders' Ashton Jeanty saying some of them don't 'want to tackle'

DC Brian Duker responds to Raiders' Ashton Jeanty saying Jets players don't 'want to tackle'

Garrett Wilson wants to stay with Jets through trade deadline, but also wants to win

The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29