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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold gives a thumbs-up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tua, Dolphins reach midseason riding 4-game winning streak

By Steven Wine Nov. 09, 2020 11:39 AM EST

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 12:43 PM EST
Avery Williamson is active for Pittsburgh against Dallas a week after the linebacker was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets. ...

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (15) catches the ball during NFL football practice in Davie, Fla., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Miami Dolphins assistant coach tests positive for COVID-19

By Steven Wine Nov. 06, 2020 02:25 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

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

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) smiles on the sidelines before playing for the first time against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says he regrets that his players found out about the team's switch to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa through social media rather than from him. And Flores says the decision to bench popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick was difficult.(AP Photo/Doug Murray)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 10/18/2020

Oct. 21, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Quarterback facial hair is sure to be front and center when the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) host the Miami Dolphins (0-2) on Thursday night, Sept. 24, 2020. Miami’s Ryan Fitzpatrick has a bushy beard that covers much of his face and engulfs his chin strap; Jacksonville’s Gardner Minshew has a unkept horseshoe mustache that seems to go perfectly with his flowing locks. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Dolphins-Jaguars features Beard vs 'Stache, Magic vs Mania

By Mark Long Sep. 23, 2020 02:43 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

49ers look to take next step after Super Bowl loss

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:19 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) New faces: T Trent Williams, DT Javon Kinlaw, WR Brandon Aiyuk, TE Jordan Reed, DE Kerry Hyder, OL Tom Compton. ...

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

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, left, hands off the football to running back Myles Gaskin during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins' season hinges on rookie QB Tagovailoa's progress

By Steven Wine Aug. 27, 2020 04:22 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

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco 49ers postseason breakout star Raheem Mostert requested a trade from the team after not being able to renegotiate his contract. Agent Brett Tessler made the request public on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Agent: RB Raheem Mostert reworks contract with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jul. 27, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

49ers reload following bitter Super Bowl defeat

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 04:33 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: Niners broke through in coach Kyle Shanahan’s...

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 Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco 49ers postseason breakout star Raheem Mostert requested a trade from the team after not being able to renegotiate his contract. Agent Brett Tessler made the request public on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Agent: RB Raheem Mostert requests trade from 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jul. 08, 2020 09:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. The San Francisco 49ers have acquired the seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle from the Redskins. Two people familiar with the deal said Saturday, April 25, 2020, the Niners will send a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Patience pays off for 49ers in draft with deal for Williams

By Josh Dubow Apr. 25, 2020 09:14 PM EDT