Eric Rowe
FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81), defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe (32) , catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, in Detroit. Calvin Johnson is a 2021 finalist for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Eagles-Lions 11/26/2015

Feb. 05, 2021 10:58 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19

By Steven Wine Dec. 31, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:20 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Frustrated Dolphins still in playoff race after loss to KC

By Steven Wine Dec. 13, 2020 06:39 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) go after the football after Mahomes fumbled the snap, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Mahomes, Chiefs clinch AFC West with 33-27 win over Dolphins

By Paul Gereffi Dec. 13, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) runs after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs down the field for a touchdown on a 75-yard pass play against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
The Latest: Pats' Newton hits rushing TDs milestone for QBs

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Dolphins play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 6. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Over the hump? Dolphins are big favorites against Bengals

By Steven Wine Dec. 03, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates his interception against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver hands Tagovailoa first loss with 20-13 win over Miami

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 22, 2020 07:37 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 04:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16), during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Stingy, aggressive defense has Dolphins in playoff race

By Steven Wine Nov. 04, 2020 02:08 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the ball, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins' much-improved defense takes pressure off Tua

By Steven Wine Nov. 02, 2020 05:54 PM EST

Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe (21) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Big plays help Dolphins beat Rams 28-17 in Tua's 1st start

By Paul Gereffi Nov. 01, 2020 04:45 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Los Angeles Rams at Miami Dolphins 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 01:38 PM EST

Terry Mohr of Brooklyn, N.Y. hoists a flag as he tailgates with friends before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/24/2020

Sep. 24, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

2-time Pro Bowler Reshad Jones to be released by Dolphins

Mar. 11, 2020 12:57 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones is joining the free agent market after 10 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. The team has...

Patriots get 4 compensatory draft picks, two in third round

Mar. 10, 2020 06:54 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The New England Patriots will have the maximum four compensatory picks in next month's NFL draft, including two in the third round, the highest...