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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

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The focus is on the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Tua Tagovailoa, even though there’s no debate about which quarterback is better. The Miami Dolphins might have the superior defense, however, which lends intrigue to Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Blitz-happy Dolphins will try to slow Mahomes and Chiefs

By Steven Wine Dec. 10, 2020 02:32 PM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham (40) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:18 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 head coach Brian Flores walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jets' Adam Gase: back in Miami and again on the hot seat

By Steven Wine Oct. 15, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, left, gestures next to wide receiver Adam Shasheen on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Tua gets off the bench, but only for Dolphins celebration

By Steven Wine Oct. 12, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins rookie tackle Austin Jackson (73) runs a drill during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Miami. At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s, Sept. 13 opener. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald via AP, File)
Dolphins rookie LT Austin Jackson goes on injured reserve

Oct. 09, 2020 12:55 PM EDT

CenturyLink Field is shown as the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys warm up before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Flores and Dolphins will try to slow down Wilson and Seattle

By Steven Wine Oct. 01, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores smiles during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Miami Gardens, Fla. At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s, Sept. 12, 2020, opener. Flores allowed himself a slight smile when asked Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, how comfortable he was starting rookies in the season's first game.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
No Tua, but Dolphins will rely heavily on rookies in opener

By Steven Wine Sep. 09, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches practice during an NFL football training camp in Arlington, Texas. The coronavirus pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines throughout the NFL. “As you watch the linemen in particular, their pad level starts out high, their fits on their blocks are not as tight, the timing of how the combination block occurs going onto the second level's inconsistent,” says new Cowboys coach McCarthy. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines

By Barry Wilner Sep. 06, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen prepares to throw a pass during pregame warmups on the ninth day of NFL football training camp at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Might be too soon to count out Belichick, Pats in AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

A repeat of 2019? Dolphins should be better in December

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (5-11) New faces: QB Tua Tagovailoa, CB Byron Jones, LB Kyle Van Noy, RB Jordan Howard, RB Matt Breida, C Ted Karras, LB...

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Philadelphia. The Dolphins believe veteran newcomers Jordan Howard and Matt Breida represent a significant upgrade at the position, providing more punch and versatility for an offense that last year had the NFL's lowest rushing total since 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Dolphins believe Howard, Breida represent upgrade at RB

By Steven Wine Aug. 05, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

Dolphins hopeful of continuing turnaround after additions

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Davie, Florida LAST YEAR: Dolphins were accused of tanking last season as they purged...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores smiles during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Miami Gardens, Fla. The NFL Draft is April 23-25.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Despite wave of newcomers, Dolphins may still be a year away

By Steven Wine Apr. 25, 2020 07:48 PM EDT

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 9 de noviembre de 2019, Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback de Alabama, lanza un pase en un partido en Tuscaloosa (AP Foto/Vasha Hunt, archivo)
Needing blockers for Tagovailoa, Dolphins draft Hunt

By Steven Wine Apr. 24, 2020 08:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) scores on a pass reception against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Denver Broncos selected Jeudy in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL Draft: Player profiles for first-round selections

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 23, 2020 10:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. In 54 years of drafting, the Miami Dolphins have taken four quarterbacks in the first round, and two are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Dolphins decide to gamble on QB Tagovailoa’s durability

By Steven Wine Apr. 23, 2020 09:01 PM EDT