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Dolphins Fall to 0-3, Lose Home Opener to Chiefs 24-10 at Hard Rock Stadium

Miami is last in the AFC East at 0-3 after dropping its home opener to Kansas City, adding pressure to first-year coach Jeff Hafley's rebuild.

Dolphins Injury Report: Beal, Douglas Out; Wright Doubtful Ahead of Chiefs Game

EDGE Rob Beal Jr. and WR Caleb Douglas were ruled out and RB Jaylen Wright was doubtful as Miami's already-thin roster dealt with more absences.

0-3 start intensifies pressure on Hafley's rebuild

Injury-thinned roster (Beal, Douglas, Wright) heading into Week 4

Dolphins' receiver room banged up again ahead of Chiefs home opener

Miami will be without EDGE Rob Beal Jr. and WR Caleb Douglas, with RB Jaylen Wright doubtful, compounding the winless Dolphins' skill-position depth as Kansas City visits Hard Rock Stadium.

Hafley leans on young Dolphins' communication ahead of Chiefs opener

Head coach Jeff Hafley said communication issues among Miami's young roster are 'not uncommon,' pointing to backup Ollie Gordon to replace doubtful RB Jaylen Wright and confirming WR Chris Bell has been medically cleared to play.

Miami's receiver room thins further as the winless Dolphins host Kansas City.

Hard Rock Stadium rolls out new food lineup for Dolphins' home opener

Miami's stadium is adding new vendor concepts ahead of the team's first home game of the season, against Kansas City.

Winless Dolphins build toward a Hard Rock home-opener test against Kansas City.

Hafley rejects excuses for 0-2 start, calls on veterans to lead young roster

Coach Jeff Hafley says he has no time for frustration as Miami, with the NFL's youngest roster, hosts unbeaten Kansas City as roughly two-touchdown underdogs.

Dolphins Week 3 injury report: Chop Robinson full participant after concussion protocol

EDGE Chop Robinson returned to full practice after missing Week 2 in the concussion protocol; several others were limited or held out ahead of the Chiefs game.

Hafley pushing a young roster past an 0-2 start ahead of unbeaten Kansas City.

Chop Robinson back to full practice ahead of the Chiefs test.

Hafley Calls for Accountability as Dolphins Start 0-2

Miami head coach Jeff Hafley pushed back on excuses after the Dolphins' 0-2 start and called on veterans to lead a young roster, the NFL's youngest by average age, into a Week 3 home game against unbeaten Kansas City.

Dolphins Look for 'Small Victories' After Second Straight Blowout Loss

A 35-13 loss to San Francisco left Miami winless through two weeks. Coaches pointed to rookie safety Michael Taaffe's nine tackles and quarterback Malik Willis' flashes under pressure as bright spots to build on.

Miami's 0-2 start puts extra weight on Sunday's home date with the unbeaten Chiefs.

Young players like Michael Taaffe are emerging as building blocks during a rough start.

Dolphins fall to 0-2 after 35-13 loss to 49ers, lean on "small victories"

Miami trailed 35-13; QB Malik Willis's lone TD (77-yard pass to Ryan Miller) came with the game decided. De'Von Achane had 20 carries. Miami has allowed 9 sacks and recorded zero through two games; K Riley Patterson missed a field goal for a second straight week. HC Jeff Hafley: "It hit us in the face really hard in the second half." Miami hosts Kansas City in its home opener next.

A winless start with a defensive line generating zero sacks through two games heads into a home opener vs. Kansas City.

Dolphins fall to 0-2 as defense still without a sack in 35-13 loss to 49ers

Miami dropped to 0-2 under first-year coach Jeff Hafley after a 35-13 home loss to San Francisco. Malik Willis's lone TD came on a 77-yard connection with Ryan Miller after the game was decided; the Dolphins have allowed nine sacks while recording zero through two games. LB Chop Robinson (concussion protocol) and WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) both left the game.

WQAM's Joe Rose Show vents over Dolphins' 'frustrating' showing against 49ers

Miami's flagship sports-radio station ran an "I HATE LOSING!" segment reacting to the loss, plus a separate debate on whether the team's young core is better than last year's group.

0-2 start and a sackless defense put pressure on first-year coach Jeff Hafley ahead of a home date with Kansas City.

Dolphins fall to 0-2 as 49ers pull away in the third quarter, 35-13

Miami's rebuild under first-year coach Jeff Hafley remains winless through two weeks. QB Malik Willis went 14-of-23 for 197 yards and a 77-yard TD to Ryan Miller; RB De'Von Achane ran for 74 yards. The Dolphins host Kansas City Sept. 27.

Dolphins turn to Uche, Biggers as Chop Robinson's concussion sidelines him again

EDGE Chop Robinson missed Miami's loss at San Francisco with his second concussion in as many seasons. Coach Jeff Hafley said Josh Uche, Zeek Biggers, Malik Herring and elevated practice-squad DE Clelin Ferrell would fill in.

Chop Robinson's recurrence of concussions is now a recurring health thread to track.

Still searching for its first win under Jeff Hafley heading into Kansas City.

Dolphins rule out edge rusher Chop Robinson (concussion) for Week 2 at 49ers

Robinson, Miami's top edge rusher, was held out of Thursday practice and ruled out for Sunday's game at San Francisco after a concussion at practice; Josh Uche, Zeek Biggers, Malik Herring and a practice-squad elevation fill in.

Hafley's pass rush is missing its top edge threat as Miami hunts a road turnaround at San Francisco.

Dolphins stay out West, build chemistry in Napa ahead of Week 2 vs. 49ers

First-year coach Jeff Hafley kept the rebuilding roster in Northern California rather than flying home after the Week 1 loss to Las Vegas (259 total yards, 5 sacks allowed, 2 turnovers). QB Malik Willis says cutting down situational mistakes is his top focus for Week 2.

Dolphins place rookie S Kyle Louis on IR, make practice-squad moves

Fourth-round pick Kyle Louis (knee, hurt in the opener) goes on IR, expected out several weeks; Miami signed CB Jaylin Simpson to the active roster and LS Cal Adomitis to the practice squad.

Depth at safety and long snapper is thin after this week's IR/practice-squad moves.

Miami's California retreat before facing SF is a program-building bet worth watching over the season.

Rebuilding Dolphins stay in Napa to build chemistry ahead of 49ers test

First-year coach Jeff Hafley kept Miami in Northern California rather than fly home after the Week 1 loss to Las Vegas, using the extra days for team bonding as the offense looks to fix a 259-yard, 5-sack performance.

Dolphins place rookie S Kyle Louis on IR, sign CB Jaylin Simpson to active roster

Louis, a fourth-round pick who'd been playing an expanded role, is expected to miss several weeks with a knee injury from the opener; Miami promoted Simpson from its own practice squad to fill the spot.

Miami's offensive line and run game are the storyline to watch after a 5-sack, 74-rushing-yard Week 1.

Kyle Louis' IR stint is an early subtraction from a Dolphins defense still finding its footing under a new staff.

Dolphins stay out West between games, lean on 'team chemistry' under Hafley

Miami (0-1) opted to stay in Napa Valley between the Raiders and 49ers games rather than fly home, after a 27-13 Week 1 loss exposed run-game and protection issues.

Dolphins place rookie S Kyle Louis on IR, add practice-squad depth

Louis (knee, 4th-round pick) is expected out several weeks; Miami promoted CB Jaylin Simpson and signed LS Cal Adomitis to the practice squad.

Dolphins lean on Napa Valley 'team chemistry' camp after an 0-1 start.

Rookie S Kyle Louis's IR stint (knee) thins young secondary depth.

Dolphins fall to Raiders 27-13 in Hafley's coaching debut as rebuild reality sets in

With 10 first/second-year starters on the field, Miami lost its opener 27-13 in Jeff Hafley's debut as head coach; QB Malik Willis threw for 220 yards and ran for a team-high 39, while S Kyle Louis will miss Week 2 with a knee injury suffered in the third quarter.

Rebuild-year growing pains continue as Miami preps for a cross-country trip to face San Francisco.

S Kyle Louis's knee injury forces a secondary reshuffle for Week 2.

Raiders beat Dolphins 27-13 as Miami's rebuild opens with rookie bright spots

Rookie WR Caleb Douglas set a franchise debut receiving mark (94 yards) in a loss that opened the Jeff Hafley/Malik Willis era. Willis passed for 220 yards and ran for a score.

Dolphins open a 'new era' under first-year coach Jeff Hafley

Miami fielded one of the league's youngest rosters (14 rookies) in Hafley's head-coaching debut, a 3.5-point-underdog effort in Las Vegas.

Jeff Hafley and Malik Willis begin a rebuild-year evaluation window with a trip to San Francisco next.

Rookie WR Caleb Douglas's franchise-record debut raises the question of an expanded role ahead.

Jeff Hafley, Malik Willis make their debuts as new-look Dolphins open at Las Vegas

First-time head coach Jeff Hafley and first-career-start QB Malik Willis lead a heavily turned-over Miami roster into Las Vegas, with rookie WR Chris Bell handed a starting job.

Dolphins get clean bill of health entering opener

All four Dolphins players who carried injury designations during the week were full participants Friday, with no game-status designations for Sunday's opener.

New coach Jeff Hafley and first-time starter Malik Willis begin a full reset in Las Vegas.

A clean injury report gives Miami a fuller-strength debut than expected.

New era begins for Dolphins as Malik Willis debuts at Las Vegas

Malik Willis makes his first career NFL start after Miami moved on from Tua Tagovailoa; rookie HC Jeff Hafley also debuts. Rookie WR Chris Bell is set for his first start after ACL recovery.

Youngest roster in the NFL: five Dolphins rookies set to start Sunday

All 13 of Miami's April draft picks made the 53-man roster, the league's youngest. Five rookies are expected to start as GM Jon-Eric Sullivan builds around young, developed talent rather than free-agent additions.

How much rope does rookie-heavy Miami get under first-year coach Jeff Hafley?

Does Malik Willis' first career start become a real audition or just a bridge year?

Watch for Fernando Mendoza homecoming storylines when Las Vegas visits South Florida again this year.

Malik Willis set for first career start as Dolphins' Week 1 starting QB

Willis takes over as QB1 in Miami's post-Tua era behind a rookie-heavy roster (13 rookies, most in the league) as the Dolphins open at Las Vegas.

Jeff Hafley readies for NFL head-coaching debut against Raiders' Klint Kubiak

Hafley, Miami's new head coach and former Packers DC who is calling the Dolphins' defense himself, makes his NFL head-coaching debut Sunday at Las Vegas.

Malik Willis's first career start as Miami's post-Tua QB1.

How a 13-rookie roster holds up in Jeff Hafley's coaching debut.

Youngest team in the NFL: Dolphins' rookie wave readies for era-opening test at Raiders

All 13 of Miami's April draft picks made the 53-man roster, the youngest in the league; Malik Willis makes his first career start after the team parted with Tua Tagovailoa in free agency.

Dolphins players visit Sylvester Cancer Center patients on eve of season opener

Team captains Aaron Brewer and Patrick Paul joined a cancer-center visit tied to the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the NFL's largest team fundraiser, which has raised over $100 million to date.

A rookie-heavy roster and a new starting QB in Malik Willis open a new era for Miami in Las Vegas.

Dolphins players visit pediatric cancer patients day before season opener

Team captains and a first-round rookie visited young patients at a Miami cancer center as part of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, timed to Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Sunday's opener at Las Vegas under new GM/HC.

New GM/HC era opens Sunday at Las Vegas with a young roster and a heavy game-week community push.

Dolphins open a new era under Hafley, Sullivan with a roster overhaul at nearly every level

Miami fired GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel, hiring first-timers Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley; Malik Willis takes over at QB after Tua Tagovailoa's departure, with De'Von Achane as the offensive centerpiece and safety depth flagged as a camp concern.

A fully new GM/coach/QB regime debuts in Week 1 with safety depth still a question mark.

Dolphins GM Sullivan: club will 'always be a young team,' confident in QB Malik Willis

First-year GM Jon-Eric Sullivan described a deliberate 'draft-and-develop' philosophy behind a roster he says will be the youngest in the NFL this season, built on the league's largest 2026 draft class. Sullivan voiced confidence in Malik Willis as starting QB.

Wire preview: Achane extension the offensive centerpiece as Dolphins enter 'new era'

RB De'Von Achane, coming off a career-high 1,350 rushing yards, signed a contract extension and is expected to anchor Miami's offense. The team's receiver corps and injury-thinned safety room are flagged as the biggest camp concerns.

EDGE Chop Robinson: focus fully shifts to Raiders after a summer against his own teammates

Robinson said the team is now scheming specifically for Las Vegas after facing Miami's own offense in camp since late July, and relayed that Sullivan has 'big expectations' for him in his third season.

Youngest roster in the league leans on Achane with an unproven receiver corps.

Safety depth remains the camp's biggest open question.

Dolphins enter new era under Hafley/Sullivan with camp standouts on offense and edge

New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley lead a rebuilt roster; De'Von Achane anchors the offense, rookie WR Caleb Douglas and edge Chop Robinson stood out in camp, and safety depth remains a concern.

Dolphins' initial 53-man roster includes two PUP, two IR-DFR moves

CBs Darrell Baker Jr. and Storm Duck moved to Reserve/PUP; EDGE/ILB Trey Moore and DL Kenneth Grant placed on IR-DFR as Miami set its initial 53.

New GM/HC duo (Sullivan/Hafley) rebuilding around Achane and a retooled O-line.

Safety depth remains a camp concern as Dolphins finalize reserve/IR designations.

AP primer: Dolphins enter Hafley-Sullivan era built around Achane

A wire-service season preview frames Miami's overhaul — new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, new coach Jeff Hafley (from Green Bay), QB Malik Willis after the Tagovailoa/Hill/Waddle exits — with RB De'Von Achane as the offensive centerpiece and the secondary flagged as the biggest camp weakness.

An almost entirely new coaching staff and QB room means Miami's identity is still being defined a week from kickoff.

Secondary depth is the clearest camp-exposed weakness heading into the opener.

Dolphins swap CB Ethan Bonner, edge Max Llewellyn onto practice squad

Miami re-signed familiar depth piece Ethan Bonner and rookie edge Max Llewellyn to the practice squad Sept. 1, releasing TE Jeremiah Franklin and ILB Cam Riley in corresponding moves.

New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan on Malik Willis, rookie class after 53-man cuts

In his first cutdown-day press conference, Sullivan said he's 'very comfortable' with Malik Willis as the starting QB and that Miami added eight players in final roster moves, including seven waiver claims, fielding what he called the NFL's youngest roster.

Malik Willis enters the season as the undisputed starter under a first-year GM's public vote of confidence.

Youngest roster in the NFL — how a record rookie class holds up in Week 1.

Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan reflects on 53-man roster, praises rookie class after cutdown

Sullivan discussed Miami's eight roster additions Monday (seven waiver claims) and said the club is building a "draft-and-develop" team; Miami opens Sept. 13 at Las Vegas.

Dolphins fill out practice squad with nine players, including trade-acquired RB Jarquez Hunter

Miami's nine practice-squad signees include RB Jarquez Hunter (acquired via an Aug. 27 trade with the Rams for WR Tutu Atwell) and returner WR Jalen Reagor.

Dolphins set initial 53-man roster, four players to PUP/IR

Miami moved CBs Darrell Baker Jr. and Storm Duck to Reserve/PUP and EDGE Trey Moore and DL Kenneth Grant to IR with return designations; the roster carries just two quarterbacks.

Dolphins flip Quinn Ewers to Jaguars, land QB Kyle McCord from Packers

Miami acquired McCord from Green Bay for a 2028 sixth-round pick and traded Ewers, a 2025 draft pick, to Jacksonville for a 2028 sixth-rounder, reshaping the QB room before Week 1.

Dolphins swap backup QBs same day, trading Ewers to Jacksonville, acquiring McCord from Green Bay

Miami dealt 2025 seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville for a 2028 sixth-round pick and immediately replaced him by acquiring Kyle McCord from Green Bay for a 2028 sixth-rounder, a rare same-day QB-for-QB swap behind Tua Tagovailoa.

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Dolphins finish winless preseason as Tua returns to Hard Rock in Falcons uniform

Miami fell 17-12 to Atlanta to close preseason 0-3, without a touchdown since the Aug. 14 opener. Tua Tagovailoa, released by the Dolphins earlier this year, was booed and went 7-of-8 for 95 yards over three series for Atlanta. Coach Jeff Hafley sat starters, including QB Malik Willis, for a second straight week, citing a number of injuries; rookie WR Chris Bell made his Dolphins debut with two catches for 22 yards.

Cam Miller, Mark Gronowski split reps as Dolphins backup QB race stays unsettled

With Malik Willis sidelined and starters resting, the finale doubled as an audition for Miami's QB depth chart under new coach Jeff Hafley. Cam Miller started for a second straight week (7-of-16, 71 yards); Mark Gronowski relieved him in the second half (4-of-8, 97 yards, plus 28 rushing yards).

Dolphins trade WR Tutu Atwell to Rams for RB Jarquez Hunter

Miami sends Atwell, signed in free agency in March, to the Rams for RB Jarquez Hunter (a 2025 4th-round pick), pending physicals, addressing backfield depth in cutdown week.

Dolphins wrap camp with Malik Willis 3-TD flurry ahead of Friday's finale vs. Atlanta

QB Malik Willis produced three straight touchdown plays in the final scripted period of Miami's 17th and last camp practice; DE Chop Robinson was named the summer's top performer.

Dolphins sign RB Coleman Bennett, waive/injure TE Cole Turner

Bennett, an undrafted rookie out of Kennesaw State and a Fort Lauderdale native, joins as Miami continues pre-cutdown roster churn.

Dolphins linebacker corps banged up entering preseason finale

Miami is managing injuries to three linebackers at once. Tyrel Dodson practiced Tuesday barring a setback; Jordyn Brooks won't be back this week but is targeted for next; rookie DL Kenneth Grant is doubtful for the following week and considered week-to-week.

Rookie LB Trey Moore needs ankle surgery, out extended time

Coach Jeff Hafley confirmed Moore will have surgery; the team is hopeful he returns at some point this season but expects an extended absence, a real subtraction from Miami's defensive depth.

Backup QB battle between Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers still unsettled behind Willis

With Malik Willis entrenched as Week 1 starter, the QB2 job remains open. Cam Miller has taken the bulk of recent reps while Quinn Ewers has been limited; both are hopeful to play Friday.

Dolphins linebacker corps banged up entering preseason finale

Rookie LB Trey Moore needs ankle surgery, out extended time

Backup QB battle between Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers still unsettled behind Willis

HC Jeff Hafley details Dolphins' injury picture and joint-practice approach

DT Kenneth Grant is week-to-week; Hafley does not believe DT Zach Sieler is in jeopardy of missing the opener; WR Chris Bell was activated off the non-football injury list and is doing individual work. Hafley is favoring joint-practice reps over traditional preseason dress rehearsals, citing player safety.

Dolphins' first-year staff shaping injury-management approach

Dolphins-Giants joint practice turns physical ahead of Saturday's home opener

Miami's defense, playing without Kenneth Grant, Zach Sieler and Jordyn Brooks, dominated the Giants' run game Thursday; rookie ILB Jacob Rodriguez had a sack and interception. CB Julius Brents was newly added to the injury report.

Dolphins RT Austin Jackson pulled from Giants joint practice after facemask slap on Abdul Carter

Jackson was pulled from Thursday's session for throwing an open-handed slap at Carter's facemask, enforcing HC Jeff Hafley's no-punches rule; the Dolphins' offense also allowed roughly eight sacks on the day.

New camp injuries from Giants joint practice: Dodson, Henning, Ester

LB Tyrel Dodson left without pads or helmet, WR A.J. Henning was escorted to the medical facility after a punt-cover play, and converted OL James Ester went down with an apparent lower-leg injury. QB Quinn Ewers (groin) remains out.

Dolphins DT Kenneth Grant week-to-week; Zeek Biggers, returning WR Chris Bell stand out at camp

HC Jeff Hafley said DT Kenneth Grant will miss the rest of the week; WR Chris Bell made his practice debut off the non-football injury list; DL Zeek Biggers is being used at both tackle and end. Miami hosts the Giants for joint practices Thursday.

Malik Willis solid in preseason debut, but backup QBs Ewers and Miller struggle as Dolphins fall 20-7 at Washington

First live look at Miami's new starting QB Malik Willis (replacing Tua Tagovailoa) under first-year coach Jeff Hafley, plus early evidence on the QB2/QB3 pecking order (Quinn Ewers, Cam Miller) heading into the rest of preseason. Malik Willis, Miami's new starter, went 4-of-5 passing for 43 yards plus 9 rushing yards on 2 carries on his lone series of the preseason-opening 20-7 loss at Washington on Friday, Aug. 14. De'Von Achane played only the first series, scoring on a 1-yard TD run and finishing with 39 yards on 7 carries. Backup QB Quinn Ewers struggled, completing 1 of 8 passes for 27 yards with an interception; third-stringer Cam Miller went 3 of 11 with two interceptions. Willis' top play was a 28-yard connection with rookie receiver Caleb Douglas.

Malik Willis solid in preseason debut, but backup QBs Ewers and Miller struggle as Dolphins fall 20-7 at Washington

Dolphins open Jeff Hafley era at Washington with Malik Willis set for Miami debut

Miami's first live action under Hafley, with new starting QB Malik Willis taking his first snaps. First-round picks Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson and new WR1 Caleb Douglas also expected to debut.

Sieler added to questionable list as Dolphins enter preseason; Gonzalez lands on IR

DE Zach Sieler was listed questionable in the most recent update. Kicker Zane Gonzalez was placed on injured reserve, settling the kicking competition by injury rather than performance.

Jeff Hafley's first game and Malik Willis's debut

Kicker and defensive line health