The Miami Dolphins were expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season. Not only has that come to fruition, but they’ve also become an object of ridicule.
Dolphins Stock Up, Stock Down: Winners and Losers vs. Raiders The Miami Dolphins lost their season opener to the Raiders on Sunday, and while it wasn’t a big surprise, nothing was a surprise in this game.
Miami continued to make adjustments to its roster even as the larger rebuilding efforts dominated the headlines, and one of the quieter moves was the signing of veteran punter and kickoff specialist Bradley Pinion, who arrives after spending four seasons with Atlanta.
Free agency week in Miami, and the Dolphins added punter Bradley Pinion on a one-year deal worth $1.2 million with no guaranteed money. Pinion, 31, is an 11-year veteran who has accumulated $20.9 million in career earnings across stints with the 49ers, Buccaneers, and Falcons, according to Spotrac.
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.
The Miami Dolphins addressed their special teams again Thursday, and they went back to the Atlanta Falcons for help. The Dolphins will be bringing in veteran punter Bradley Pinion, who will rejoin kicker Zane Gonzalez in Miami.
Punter Jake Bailey was among the players who lined up a deal during the opening day of the negotiating period, agreeing to terms with the Falcons. The Dolphins have found another candidate to replace him.
The Atlanta Falcons won on December 16 for the first time in 43 days, beating the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9. But that doesn't mean Falcons fans or pundits were feeling any better about the team.
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.
Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion is expected to play on Thursday night despite experiencing neck spasms earlier in the day, the team announced. Pinion does not carry an injury designation on the game report for the Falcons (2-2) as they host the NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1).
I can’t make any promises, but I truly don’t think this is “Fast and Physical 2.0.” Special teams play can make or break entire games. The Falcons’ unit has been consistently solid under coordinator Marquice Williams, and Williams has an interesting philosophy around scheme.
After finishing the weekend with one of the more questionable draft approaches, the Falcons have rounded out their rookie class with 10 undrafted free agents.
Former Clemson and current Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion is one of 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, announced by the NFL on Tuesday.