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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Miami Dolphins scouting 3.0

We move on to week three of our Miami Dolphins scouting mock draft. This seven-round projection for the Dolphins is not necessarily about finding the right selection at each pick, but about finding names who might be under consideration. We then take a closer look at what is being said about that player. As such, […]

Jeff Hafley lands in surprising position in ranking of new head coach hires

The NFL offseason is officially upon us, which means discussing various topics that do not revolve around actual games being played on actual fields. One way to pass the time is to rank every possible thing relating to the National Football League. NFL insiders polled by The Athletic recently did just that — putting together […]

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Dolphins under salary cap after flurry of cuts

It was a black Monday in Miami Gardens for multiple veterans within the Miami Dolphins organization. The team — under the new leadership team of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley — axed pass rusher Bradley Chubb, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and offensive guard James Daniels. Those four cuts […]

Dolphins begin purging roster – The Splash Zone 2/17/26

The rebuild is underway as the Miami Dolphins released several players yesterday. New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan woke up and decided it was a great day to work towards becoming cap compliant. The two biggest names released was edge rusher Bradley Chubb and wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill was not expected back next season but […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Initial Roster Purge Edition

Our Miami Dolphins were expected to undergo some level of roster purge before free agency, both because the team was above the salary cap for 2026 and because of a new regime. The purge kicked off this morning with the release of Bradly Chub and was further highlighted with the release of star wideout Tyreek […]

Dolphins continue cap reset with two more moves

The day after the regular season ends in the NFL is known as “Black Monday” because that is the day teams start making coaching changes. Monday, February 16, has become a pseudo-Black Monday for veteran Miami Dolphins players. The team, in need of resetting their salary cap after several years of big spending, made several […]

Dolphins release guard James Daniels, continue to shed roster

The Miami Dolphins are releasing guard James Daniels, as per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Daniels’ release is the latest in a flurry of news this morning, as the team also released edge rusher Bradley Chubb and star receiver Tyreek Hill. The Dolphins signed Daniels this offseason to a 3-year, $24 million contract. The former […]

Dolphins release Tyreek Hill as cap cuts continue

Monday morning started with the news the Miami Dolphins were releasing linebacker Bradley Chubb, a move that brings with it $7.3 million in salary cap savings for 2026. A team that is in desperate need of creating cap space, the move did not come as a surprise as Miami begins the work of resetting the […]

Dolphins agree to part ways with edge rusher Bradley Chubb

The Miami Dolphins are releasing edge rusher Bradley Chubb, as per Jordan Schultz on X. Chubb was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. He spent four seasons in Denver, establishing himself as one of the league’s top pass rushers. However, injuries plagued his time at Denver, starting […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: What Wins Championships Edition

Last week, I wrote a post with a question of the day asking what questions you would like asked. One of the submissions was from our very own sdphinsfan. sdphinsfan pointed out the fact that the NFL has consistently adjusted the rules over the years to favor offensive production. The assumption being that exciting offenses […]

Could Dolphins be in play for Pro Bowl quarterback?

The Miami Dolphins are expected to move on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason, with multiple reports that the team is trying to find a trading partner for the 2023 passing-yardage leader. If Miami does not land a trade for the former Pro Bowl selection, they likely will look to release him as a post-June […]

Dolphins free agency: Who was the best signing in 2025?

The Miami Dolphins’ 2025 season was less than ideal as the team stumbled its way to a 7-10 record. Miami now heads into the 2026 offseason with changes across the front office and coaching staff, including a new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, and a new head coach, Jeff Hafley. They have question marks up and […]

Dolphins sign former Patriots cornerback

We’re less than a week removed from the Super Bowl, but one player who just missed out on a ring will be taking his talents from the New England Patriots to the Miami Dolphins. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Dolphins signed cornerback Miles Battle. Battle was on New England’s practice squad for the […]

Miami Dolphins hire former Eagles’ OC Kevin Patullo as Pass-Game Coordinator

The Miami Dolphins have hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo as the team’s pass-game coordinator. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo was the first to report the signing. Patullo spent four seasons with the Eagles, but was fired after the team’s offense fell short of expectations this season. Before becoming the Eagles’ offensive coordinator in […]

Dolphins, Browns linked to free agent QB Malik Willis

The Miami Dolphins continue to be linked to free agent quarterback Malik Willis. Back in late January, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the mutual interest between free agent QB Malik Willis and the Miami Dolphins. Now, another “NFL EXPERT” is weighing in on Willis impending payday. A payday that could see the Dolphins competing with the […]

Darrell Bevell leaves Miami Dolphins for Carolina Panthers

The great remaking of the Miami Dolphins continues to roll on this offseason as the team transitions from former general manager Chris Grier and former head coach Mike McDaniel to new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley. On Wednesday morning, it was reported by various sources that former Dolphins quarterbacks coach […]

Roster outlook for the Dolphins – The Splash Zone 2/11/26

Change is coming to the Miami Dolphins with a new front office in place. Jon-Eric Sullivan faces a tough task as the new general manger of the Dolphins as he has to get this team cap compliant and start rebuilding it through the draft. Thankfully, the team has some pieces in place but there are […]