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De’Von Achane makes NFL Top-100 debut

As the National Football League inches closer to the start of the regular season less than one month from now, the league’s official website continues to release their list of the top-100 players as voted on by the players themselves. One Dolphins’ player found out his ranking this morning — and it’s his first time […]

Zach Sieler out of Dolphins practice with injury

The Miami Dolphins will be playing their first preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Friday night. In anticipation of that contest, the two squads are conducting a joint practice against each other in Ashburn, Virginia on Wednesday. However, one of Miami’s most productive veterans is not on the field today — and we may […]

Miami Dolphins news: Depth chart released ahead of Washington Commanders preseason game

The Miami Dolphins released their first depth chart of 2026 on Tuesday as the team prepares for Friday’s preseason opening game against the Washington Commanders. The depth chart came with some surprises, highlighted a few ongoing position battles, and gave all of us a first “unofficial” look at how the team may stack up when […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: If You Could Bring Just One Back Edition

A perennial debate among sports fans is whether legendary players from previous eras could successfully transition to the modern game. While this may be true for many sports, the NFL presents a unique challenge; today’s athletes are significantly larger, faster, and more physically refined than their predecessors. Into the 1970s, NFL players often worked off-season […]

Dolphins release depth chart as 2026 Preseason Week 1 begins

The Miami Dolphins have released their first “unofficial” depth chart of the year. The team is preparing for its trip to Washington, DC, where it will hold a joint practice with the Washington Commanders on Wednesday before facing the Commanders in Preseason Week 1 on Friday. The unofficial depth chart will feature plenty of changes […]

Miami Dolphins news: Trade for offensive lineman continues roster turnover

The 2026 Miami Dolphins are a rebuild in progress, even as the team prepares for Friday’s preseason opening game against the Washington Commanders. Miami has transitioned from the veteran-heavy team of the Mike McDaniel era to a much younger team under new head coach Jeff Hafley, and they are constantly on the lookout for additional […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Best/Worst Unit Edition

Heading into the Miami Dolphins’ training camp, there were clear preconceptions about which position groups would be strengths or weaknesses. However, the early days of camp have already challenged those narratives as certain players begin to exceed or fall short of expectations. While wide receiver was initially viewed as a potential weak point for the […]

Dolphins and Patriots make intradivision trade involving offensive lineman

Earlier on Monday, it was reported that the New England Patriots were poised to cut ties with their third-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft — offensive lineman, Caedan Wallace. Before that transaction could be finalized, the Miami Dolphins swooped in with an offer their division rivals could not refuse. According to Mike Reiss of […]

Dolphins GM praises rookie receiver Caleb Douglas

The Miami Dolphins selected a trio of wide receivers during the 2026 NFL Draft to replace the likes of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle who departed South Florida this offseason. The first man selected was Caleb Douglas out of Texas Tech — a 6’3”, 206 lb pass catcher who some thought was taken a bit […]

Dolphins dealing with multiple injuries ahead of first preseason game

The Miami Dolphins took to the practice fields in Miami Gardens on Monday morning as they continue to work their way towards preseason action this Friday, but before they did, head coach Jeff Hafley met with the South Florida media. During his question and answer time, Hafley updated the injury statuses of multiple Dolphins players. […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Offensive MVP Edition

Following our discussion last night regarding the Miami Dolphins’ potential defensive MVP, we now turn our attention to the offensive side of the ball. Aside from the running backs room, the skill positions look significantly different this season. De’Von Achane remains the clear leader in the backfield, with a continued role in the passing game, […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Defensive MVP Edition

After over five decades of following the Miami Dolphins, I’ve never witnessed a full-scale reset to the team like the one we’re seeing this year. With a full overhaul to the coaching staff, front office, and roster, there is significant uncertainty regarding how the team will look on both sides of the ball. While De’Von […]

Dolphins fans believe in direction of team

During the 2025 NFL season, Miami Dolphins fans had little hope for the team. In our weekly poll asking for fan confidence in the direction of the team, Dolphins fans averaged a 26 percent positive rating. The high-mark of the year came in Week 15, when 65 percent of the responses indicated a positive reaction […]

Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 686

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, […]

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Pro Football Hall of Fame: Which Dolphins players should be enshrined?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will hold their 2026 enshrinement ceremony on Saturday, adding five members to the ultimate individual honor given to a player, coach, or contributor. Quarterback Drew Brees, running back Roger Craig, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and kicker Adam Vinatieri will be presented their gold jackets and have […]

The 2026 Miami Dolphins Games You Are Most Excited About

With pre-season for our Miami Dolphins beginning next week and the regular season just around the corner, I asked the following question(HERE): Which three Miami Dolphins games are you most excited to watch/most looking forward to this coming season and why? Below are some of your thoughts and answers- MiamiItaliano has me wondering, why the […]

Dolphins claim rookie tight end from Patriots

The Miami Dolphins claimed rookie tight end Jeremiah Fanklin off waivers on Wednesday, the team accounted. To make roster space for Franklin’s, they waived edge rusher Seth Coleman-Lyles. The move joined the earlier reported addition of defensive tackle Fatorma Mulbah, who replaced injured rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga. Konga was placed on injured reserve in […]

Dolphins Fans On Which Unit Will Be More Dominant In 2026

This past week, I asked the following question: Which side of the ball, offense or defense, will be the unit more likely to carry or be the overall strength of the 2026-2027 version of the Miami Dolphins, and why? Below are some of your thoughts and answers- PA phinphan seems wildly over-optimistic, which I always […]

Dolphins add defensive lineman after injury

The Miami Dolphins added defensive lineman Fatorma Mulbah to the roster on Wednesday, according to his agent Brett Tessler. The move comes a day after rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga suffered a serious injury. The specifics of the injury were not released, but head coach Jeff Hafley left no doubt that it would be season-ending. […]

Dolphins shake up leadership group with new CEO named

The Miami Dolphins on Tuesday shook up the top levels of the franchise in a move that probably should not have come as a surprise. After 13 years as the Dolphins’ President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Garfinkel stepped down, paving the way for owner Stephen Ross to name Daniel Sillman to the top spot […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: The Three That Excite You The Most Edition

With the new Miami Dolphins season kicking off in less than six weeks, anticipation is building. As die-hard fans, many of us have already circled our must-watch games on the schedule, eagerly awaiting the moment the team takes the field once again. Below is the teams 2026-2027 schedule- Miami Dolphins 2026-2027 Regular Season Schedule So […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Who Will Carry The Team Edition

As we enter another Miami Dolphins season, it is difficult to predict which side of the ball will be our greatest strength during the 2026-2027 season. Given the significant roster turnover during this rebuild, it remains unclear whether the offense or the defense will lead the way. While key additions can shift a team’s trajectory, […]