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Opportunity Knocks For Ollie Gordon One of the bright spots in the Miami Dolphins’ first preseason game was the play of rookie running back Ollie Gordon.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 13

AFC Notes: James Cook, Alexander Mattison, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots

Bills HC Sean McDermott confirmed RB James Cook would practice on Tuesday, but wouldn’t declare the hold-in over. (Katherine Fitzgerald) Cook signed a four-year, $48 million extension with the team on Wednesday morning.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 12

Taking Stock of the RB Room and Short-Yardage Outlook

The season-ending injury to Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison against Chicago threw a wrench in the works for a backfield that was looking to get stronger in short-yardage situations.

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The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Single-season rushing record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Dolphins Add Two RB's in Former Steeler And Seven-Year Veteran After Brutal Alexander Mattison News

The Miami Dolphins' running back room looks a little different after veteran running back Alexander Mattison suffered a season-ending injury in the team's preseason opener against the Chicago Bears.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Dolphins’ Alexander Mattison’s neck injury is not career-ending

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said veteran running back Alexander Mattison’s neck injury will not end his career, calling the update “great news” in comments to Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / August 11

Dolphins Sign RB Mike Boone

Dolphins Sign RB Mike Boone The Dolphins added a second running back today in the wake of the season-ending injury to Alexander Mattison. They signed RB Mike Boone.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 11

Dolphins Made Four Roster Moves Including Placing RB Alexander Mattison On Season-Ending IR

The Miami Dolphins announced that they’ve signed RB Mike Boone and RB Aaron Shampklin. In corresponding moves, the team waived WR Monaray Baldwin and placed RB Alexander Mattison on season-ending injured reserve.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Dolphins Must Pursue Devin Singletary Trade After Alexander Mattison Injury

An already concerning Miami Dolphins running back room suffered a significant blow when seven-year veteran Alexander Mattison underwent season-ending neck surgery on Sunday night.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Dolphins’ running back room rocked by sudden setback after scary moment in Chicago — and a roster detail points to urgency mounting to pivot fast

The Miami Dolphins are looking to get their groove back on the ground in 2025. Miami has invested heavily into the trenches and overhauled the running back room behind third-year standout Devon Achane in an effort to find more juice and consistency running the football.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 11

Report: Dolphins work out RB Jamaal Williams, lose Alexander Mattison for season

Free agent running back Jamaal Williams is working out with the Miami Dolphins as the team lost running back Alexander Mattison to season-ending neck surgery, ESPN reported Monday.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 11

Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison To Undergo Season-Ending Neck Surgery

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison is undergoing season-ending neck surgery. Fowler adds Mattison is expected to make a full recovery.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / August 11

Dolphins lose key running back for season

The Miami Dolphins left their trip to Chicago worse for wear on offense.

Dolphins' underwhelming preseason opener will fail to stop Tyreek Hill rumors

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel addresses fight at joint practice with Bears

Dolphins prove how 'soft' they are amid reported cheap shots by Bears

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 8

Dolphins’ Alexander Mattison puts positive spin on fumbling issues during joint practice

Alexander Mattison and the Miami Dolphins did not have a pleasant day during Friday’s joint practice against the Chicago Bears. The team committed numerous mistakes throughout the session, especially Mattison and star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 4

Veteran Running Back Might Be Biggest Surprise of Camp

Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison has been one of the biggest surprises during training camp so far. The team signed Mattison from the Raiders this offseason, and he was mostly seen as a short-yardage specialist.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / July 1

Why Mattison Could Become Key Under-the-Radar Pick-Up

Alexander Mattison’s one-year, $1.3 million deal ranks among Miami’s cheapest offseason moves, yet the seventh-year back may help solve one of the offense’s biggest flaws: short-yardage inconsistency.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / March 17

Alexander Mattison: Raiders Moved On From Their 2024 Leading Rusher

Coming into the 2024 season, we knew one thing about the Las Vegas Raiders with certainty. They wanted to base their offense off the run game. It made sense, with their two quarterback options in Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew admittedly not being the most confident passers. Las Vegas lost their star running back, Josh Jacobs, to free agency.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13

Dolphins agree to a deal with former Raiders RB

The Raiders added a former Dolphins running back in the form of Raheem Mostert on Thursday. Miami is set to pull off the reverse.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15, 2024

Raiders' Alexander Mattison: 'We Got to Hold Ourselves Accountable'

The Las Vegas Raiders got off to a great start in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The defense held the Steelers to a field goal on the opening drive.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 3, 2024

Raiders RB Alexander Mattison: The Man Off the Field

A move that flew over the radar this offseason was the Las Vegas Raiders' signing of running back Alexander Mattison. The Minnesota Vikings drafted Mattison in 2019 in the third round out of Boise State.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 1, 2024

HC Antonio Pierce names Raider who deserves 'more reps'

One player impressed in limited opportunities for the Raiders on Sunday, and it sounds like his coach noticed.

Insider discusses whether Raiders could trade star WR Davante Adams

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The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 18, 2024

Raiders to sign veteran RB

The former third-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career backing up Dalvin Cook in Minnesota.

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most passing yards in an NFL season' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 4, 2024

Alexander Mattison officially released, says goodbye to Vikings

The Vikings officially released running back Alexander Mattison on Monday, finalizing a move that was first reported late last week. In doing so, they save $3.35 million in cap space while eating $1.25 million in dead money.