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Miami Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is no longer the only rookie green dot player in the NFL. The Miami Dolphins handed the keys of their defense to rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 18

Three Miami Dolphins Players to Watch Against the 49ers

Three Miami Dolphins Players to Watch Against the 49ers Despite a Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Miami Dolphins have plenty of positives to build on.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 15

After a near-miss on Sunday, the Miami Dolphins may be eyeing a roster change

After nearly seeing rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez forced into another role, the Miami Dolphins may be eyeing a change. Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez just about did it all on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 15

One Stat Puts Jacob Rodriguez in Great Company

One Stat Puts Jacob Rodriguez in Great Company If one stat is telling, Jacob Rodriguez might be the best rookie linebacker the Miami Dolphins have used in a long time.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Dolphins Rookie Jacob Rodriguez Shines Despite Ugly Week 1 Loss

The Miami Dolphins suffered a 27-13 season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. However, one of the few positives they can take away from the game was rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez’s performance.

Miami Dolphins News / TWSN / September 13

Jacob Rodriguez Is Already Running the Miami Dolphins Defense

The Miami Dolphins are preparing to enter the Jeff Hafley era as the head coach, and with doing so, there is already one key defensive player standing out who can help in leading the Dolphins’ rebuild.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Dolphins Trust Rookie Jacob Rodriguez to Call The Shots on Defense

With great power comes great responsibility. The quote from Spider-Man 2 could also describe Jacob Rodriguez, who was named the Miami Dolphins’ green-dot linebacker this season.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 8

‘Don’t see it stopping in the NFL’—One of the many Miami Dolphins rookies catches a heaping of praise from rival executives and scouts

There’s no shortage of Miami Dolphins rookies who will be playing this season. One of them was given a mountain of praise ahead of the season. Good luck picking out the most impactful Miami Dolphins rookie from their 2026 draft class.

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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.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 4

Jacob Rodriguez Embracing Green Dot Role in Dolphins Defense

Jacob Rodriguez Embracing Green Dot Role in Dolphins Defense The Miami Dolphins have made it abundantly clear that they are willing to live with youth in 2026, and perhaps nobody represents that philosophy better than rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Dolphins’ Rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez Embraces ‘Do or Die’ Starting Role

Ahead of his 24th birthday on Sept. 6, Jacob Rodriguez received an early birthday present. He officially became the Miami Dolphins’ starting inside linebacker after the team released veteran Tyrel Dodson during final roster cuts last weekend.

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Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 31

Sizing Up Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan's Post-Cuts Soundbites

After making a flurry of moves over the past few weeks, especially the last three days, Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan met with the media Monday. It's an annual exercise where each team's GM goes over the roster heading into the regular season and the moves made to get to this point.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Dolphins Release Veteran Tyrel Dodson, Clearing Way for Rookie Jacob Rodriguez

It’s officially Jacob Rodriguez time with the Miami Dolphins. On Sunday, ahead of the 6 p.m. roster deadline, the Dolphins released linebacker Tyrel Dodson, according to multiple reports.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / August 30

The Miami Dolphins release one last starter from last year’s team and hand the keys to the defense to a rookie

It is Jacob Rodriguez’s job in the middle for the Miami Dolphins. Starting now. The Miami Dolphins‘ roster cuts are well underway. We’re getting wave after wave of reported transactions this morning — and the initial list of 53-players must be finalized by 6PM tonight.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Dolphins’ Jacob Rodriguez was silver lining from ugly Giants joint practice

The Miami Dolphins endured a disjointed joint practice against the New York Giants on Thursday, but rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez emerged as one of the bright spots ahead of their second preseason game.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / August 17

The Dolphins Linebacker Unit

The Dolphins Linebacker Unit The Miami Dolphins’ linebacker room enters the 2026 season with a strong combination of experience and youth. Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson provide proven NFL production, while rookie Jacob Rodriguez adds an intriguing young player who could have an immediate impact.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Dolphins Rookie Jacob Rodriguez Is Pushing Tyrel Dodson for a Starting Job

Forcing turnovers and creating havoc is the best way for defensive players to earn more snaps. So far in Miami Dolphins training camp, rookie Jacob Rodriguez has done exactly that.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / August 3

The Dolphins Samba Man

The Dolphins Samba Man Perhaps the biggest news from Sunday’s practice came after the fans had disappeared and whilst most of the players were hitting the showers.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / August 3

Jacob Rodriguez Turning Heads at Dolphins Training Camp

Jacob Rodriguez Turning Heads at Dolphins Training Camp The Miami Dolphins may have found one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft. Rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez continues to generate buzz during training camp, and after Sunday’s practice, it wasn’t hard to understand why.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 2

How and Why the Defense Has Forced Turnovers Early in Training camp

Through the first three days of Miami Dolphins training camp, one takeaway for the media has been the number of turnovers. Miami’s defense has been opportunistic around the football, forcing punch-out fumbles and grabbing interceptions.