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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

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

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Adam Shasheen (80) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ryan Neal (35) is celebrated by his teammates after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 01:16 PM EDT

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

Cowboys missing 2 offensive tackles against Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:35 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are without two offensive tackles against Atlanta. Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is inactive against the Falcons...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats embracing 'new normal' of Newton carrying rushing load

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

El quarterback Cam Newton de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra avanza con el balón frente a Kyle Van Noy (53) de los Dolphins de Miami, el domingo 13 de septiembre de 2020, en Foxborough, Massachussetts. (AP Foto/Steven Senne)
Same old issues on defense doom Dolphins against Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 13, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

A parking lot outside Gillette Stadium is unused by tailgating fans before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 10:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La. In the first matchup of 40-plus quarterbacks in NFL annals, during one of the most anticipated openers the league has seen _ though it won't be seen by fans at Raymond James Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic _ Tom Brady makes his Buccaneers debut against that youngster Brees and the Saints. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool, File)
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) stretches prior to an NFL football training camp practice in Davie, Fla., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
QB position in spotlight for Dolphins-Patriots season opener

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 10, 2020 06:58 PM EDT

Dolphins, Pats adjust to offensive changes entering opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:37 PM EDT
MIAMI (5-11) at NEW ENGLAND (12-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Patriots by 6 SERIES...

New England Patriots linebacker Terez Hall (59) and linebacker Anfernee Jennings (74) walk onto the field during an NFL football training camp practice, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, Pool)
Patriots' young LBs could get playing time early this season

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 09, 2020 04:51 PM EDT

Tom Brady-less Patriots are a brand new bunch entering 2020

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:16 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-5) New Faces: QB Cam Newton, K Justin Rohrwasser, S Kyle Dugger, LB John Uche, LB Anfernee Jennings, LB Cassh...

FILER - Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator coach Josh Boyer speaks to members of the media after the teams NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Davie, Fla. The Dolphins haven't had a Super Bowl championship defense since the 1970s, when Bill Arnsparger was the defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Dolphins' defense hope to be much better than in '19 opener

By Steven Wine Sep. 07, 2020 02:55 PM EDT

Linebacker Raekwon McMillan traded by Dolphins to Raiders

Aug. 29, 2020 06:03 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Linebacker Raekwon McMillan was traded Saturday by the Miami Dolphins to the Las Vegas Raiders along with a 2021 fifth-round draft pick in...

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 Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass. A person familiar with the situation says Hightower has decided to opt out of the 2020 season. Hightower’s decision was made out of concern for the health of his fiancée and child, who was born earlier this month, the person said. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats face challenges as starters Hightower, Chung opt out

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2020 11:27 AM 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 Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Marshall kicker Justin Rohrwasser (16) hits a 53-yard game winning field goal against Western Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in Huntington, W.Va. New Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser says a tattoo on his arm is not representative of a loosely organized right-wing militia group that has adopted the symbol. Rohrwasser, who played at Rhode Island and Marshall, was taken 159th overall in the fifth round of the draft Saturday, April 25, 2020. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Patriots don't draft QB, but address several other needs

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 25, 2020 09:42 PM EDT