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Dolphins announce undrafted free agent signings

The Miami Dolphins announced their undrafted free agent signings on Friday. The team is holding its rookie minicamp over the weekend, a set of practice sessions that will include the team’s drafted rookies, the undrafted free agent signings, and players invited to tryout for the team. The team can also have five “first-year” players, attend […]

Which rookies can make an immediate impact – The Splash Zone 5/8/26

The Miami Dolphins made 13 selections in the NFL Draft two weeks ago and they will need a couple of those rookies to start right away. Their first three picks in Kadyn Proctor, Chris Johnson, and Jacob Rodriguez should claim starting jobs over the next couple of months. Proctor should likely be the starter at […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Best/Worst Moment Edition

The Phinsider has a nice cross-section of Miami Dolphins fans, from those of us who were fans from the very beginning or near the beginning of the franchise, to those who only became fans in more recent seasons. Those differences in time, as fans of this franchise, also give us a different perspective on a […]

Dolphins announce jersey numbers for rookie class

The Miami Dolphins will welcome their rookie class from the 2026 NFL Draft to the team’s facility on Friday and Saturday (May 8th and 9th) for rookie minicamp — but before they do, the team announced jersey numbers for all 13 draft picks on Thursday evening. Miami’s first round pick — offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: What Does He Have To Do Edition

One of the bigger surprises of the 2026 NFL free agency period was our Miami Dolphins signing Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million-a-year deal. The surprise does not come from the fact that a team that had already signaled it was going to move away from its previous starting quarterback might be interested in […]

Kenneth Grant changes number following rookie season with Dolphins

While new Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan just finished stocking the team’s closet with all new players during his first draft as the leader of Miami’s front office, the final first-round pick of the Chris Grier tenure has decided that his game-day wardrobe could use some sprucing up as well. Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant […]

Position battles to watch – The Splash Zone 5/6/26

The Miami Dolphins have added plenty of new players to their roster and Jeff Hafley has stressed how important competition is. With all these new faces, there are going to be plenty of position battles to watch over the summer. The Dolphins have plenty of bodies in the cornerbacks room, but who are going to […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: 2026 Team Draft Expectations Edition

As with every draft class, this year’s Miami Dolphins class has its highs and lows in each individual fan’s eyes. Every pick seems to have its supporters and detractors. Which of us is correct will only be known after we see what each of these players brings to the table over the next 2/3 seasons. […]

Dolphins face one of the hardest schedules in 2026

The Miami Dolphins will probably not be very good in 2026. The team is entering a full-scale rebuild for the first time since 2019. The roster is thin in a number of areas, with many key veterans departing via free agency or trades. Couple that with a rookie head coach and rookie general manager, and […]

2025 Miami Dolphins Draft Picks You Said Will Surprise Everyone

This past week, I asked the following question about the Miami Dolphins’ most recent NFL Draft class: Which of the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 draft picks that most fans are either downplaying or just outright dismissing do you believe will surprise us all and turn into either a good/solid NFL player or even possibly a star, […]

Miami Dolphins part with multiple players post NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins added 13 new players to their roster during the 2026 NFL Draft — with many more being signed as undrafted free agents. On Monday, the overhaul of Miami’s roster continued with the release of 7 members of their roster. While none of the names on this list are too terribly surprising, McLendon, […]

Miami Dolphins post-draft 2026 depth chart update

The 2026 NFL Draft is now a week in the mirror, with the Miami Dolphins adding 13 new rookies over the three-day, seven-round selection meeting. It was a huge draft haul for the Dolphins, who made the most selections in this year’s draft, and it kick-starts the franchise rebuild that began with the hiring of […]

Two Miami Dolphins’ Defenders Land in Top-10 Rookie Jersey Sales

We’re a little over ten days removed from the 2026 NFL Draft, and for some fans, that means it’s the perfect time to whip out the credit card and order a flashy new jersey. As someone who just witnessed a literal purge of big-name players from his favorite football team, I can’t bring myself to […]

Dolphins first round trade with Cowboys almost didn’t happen

The Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys made a trade in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft that saw Dallas give up two fifth round selections in order to move up one spot so they could select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at pick #11. Miami would take Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor […]

Miami Dolphins Needs You Still Think Need Filling

Following the draft, I asked the following question: Now, following the NFL Draft, which holes do you still see that need to be filled on this roster before heading into training camp for our Miami Dolphins, and why? Below are some of your thougths and answers- Bull Pupp says this rebuild will take 2-3 years. […]

Dolphins approach at wide receiver – The Splash Zone 5/2/26

The Miami Dolphins had plenty of needs to address during the NFL Draft and wide receiver was one of them. After trading away Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins lacked a top receiver but had plenty of bodies in the room. The expectation was that Miami would use one of their top three […]

Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 675

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, […]

‘They killed it’; Dolphins draft earns high praise in league circles

Newly hired general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan was tasked with rebuilding the Miami Dolphins after the team parted ways with a multitude of players this offseason including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill, pass rusher Bradley Chubb and more. Of course, a total rebuild cannot be completed in one offseason, but according […]

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UDFA’s You Think Make The Dolphins Final Roster

Following this year’s draft came the annual flurry of undrafted free agents by every team around the NFL. Our very own Miami Dolphins had eleven of their own this year. I then asked the following question: Which of the UDFA’s that are being signed by our Miami Dolphins do you actually expect to make the […]