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Breaking Down the Monday Pre-Game Moves

The Miami Dolphins made three different moves, including some affecting the 53-man roster, ahead of their Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Monday night.

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The Dolphins got no favors in Week 15 but what’s really at stake down the stretch goes far beyond playoff math

The Miami Dolphins did not get a lot of help from the rest of the NFL in Week 15. Miami entered this week's slate of games on the fringes of playoff contention and, before even playing their Monday Night Football contest against the Steelers, saw their pathways to the postseason whittled away to almost none.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15

Dolphins Making Three Moves For Monday Night

The Miami Dolphins announced they have promoted OLB Quinton Bell from the practice squad and waived OLB Andre Carter II. They also elevated OT Kion Smith from the practice squad to the active roster. Bell, 29, was a seventh-round pick to the Raiders out of Prairie View A&M in the 2019 draft.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / December 15

Dolphins Staring at Light Injury Report Leading Up to Steelers Fame

Dolphins Staring at Light Injury Report Leading Up to Steelers Game With the Miami Dolphins’ pivotal Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers mere hours away, their injury report is looking relatively light.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Mike McDaniel News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 15

Examining the Dolphins' Prime-Time Problem

The Miami Dolphins will try to do something Monday night when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium that they've never been able to do with Mike McDaniel as head coach.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / December 15

Previewing Monday’s Dolphins-Steelers Bout

Previewing Monday’s Dolphins-Steelers Bout The Miami Dolphins (6-7) are set to soon take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 15

Which Dolphins Deserve Pro Bowl Consideration?

Which Dolphins Deserve Pro Bowl Consideration? The Miami Dolphins have had quite the rollercoaster of a 2025 season, but some players have still managed to put together great individual campaigns through all the ups and downs.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 15

The Dolphins Got Little Help On Sunday

The Dolphins Got Little Help On Sunday Heading into Monday Night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dolphins will technically be playing for their playoff lives.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Dolphins Make Unexpected Injury Report Announcement Before Steelers Game

The Miami Dolphins added veteran backup offensive lineman Larry Borom to the injury report with an undisclosed illness Monday morning, just hours before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 15

Dolphins players make feelings about Mike McDaniel clear amid hot-seat chatter

There continues to be questions about McDaniels' future in Miami.

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 15

Dolphins Rookie Class Gives The Team A Good Future Moving Forward

Dolphins Rookie Class Gives The Team A Good Future Moving Forward The Miami Dolphins this past offseason tried to rebuild in the trenches, and I totally agreed with what former GM Chris Grier did.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 15

The Only (And Improbable) Way the Dolphins Can Make the Playoffs

The Miami Dolphins' playoff picture looks extremely, even extraordinarily, dim following the Sunday results of Week 15, but it's also well defined. Simply

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 15

New DRAFT NETWORK Mock Draft has Miami adding to the Offense in Rd 1

New DRAFT NETWORK Mock Draft has Miami adding to the Offense in Rd 1 NFL Draft analyst Jaime Eisner of The Draft Network released a new mock draft this weekend.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / December 15

Heading into the Home Stretch of the Season

Heading into the Home Stretch of the Season The 2025 Miami Dolphins find themselves in a familiar yet complicated place as the season heads into its final stretch.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / December 14

How the Dolphins Brought Fun Back into Their Game

The Miami Dolphins have climbed out of an early-season hole and are playing meaningful football in December. And for as bleak as the 1-6 start seemed, the Dolphins not only have salvaged what appeared to be a lost season, but they seem like they're having fun again.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / December 14

One of the Dolphins’ most important young players may finally be turning the corner — teammates and coaches alike are not surprised because of one major thing

The Miami Dolphins' offensive spark has been provided on the ground. Center Aaron Brewer is collecting recognition for his play, and second-year offensive tackle Patrick Paul routinely gets his flowers for the leap in play he's put on display as a first-year starter.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

De’Von Achane Injury Update: Star RB’s Status Revealed For Dolphins-Steelers

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane missed the second half of Week 14’s action with a rib injury, but the ailment shouldn’t prevent him from suiting up for a must-win Monday Night Football matchup.

Miami Dolphins News / Total Apex Sports / December 13

Miami Dolphins Running Back De’Von Achane Set To Return For Week 15 Game

You could practically hear the collective exhale from South Beach all the way to the ESPN production truck. After a week of holding their breath, Dolphins fans got the news they were praying for.

De'von Achane News / Field Level Media / December 13

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane set to play vs. Steelers

Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will be ready to play Monday against the host Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel announced Saturday.

Sean Ryan News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Dolphins Part Ways With OLB Coach Ryan Crow

The Dolphins parted ways with an assistant coach on defense today. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported the dismissal after Sports Illustrated’s Alain Poupart sighted the absence of outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow on the team website.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 12

Dolphins Announce Three Roster Moves

The Miami Dolphins announced they signed CB Isaiah Johnson to the active roster off the practice squad, placed LB Caleb Johnson on injured reserve, and signed TE Hayden Rucci to the practice squad.