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Could Miami Dolphins trade up in first round of 2026 NFL Draft?

Jon-Eric Sullivan — new Miami Dolphins general manager — has been busy acquiring a war chest of draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft. The team currently has 11 picks in April’s selection process — including two first rounders and four third round picks. While the team has plenty of holes in their roster that […]

Dolphins betting on Malik Willis – The Splash Zone 3/30/26

Ever since the Miami Dolphins traded WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos a couple of weeks ago, fans and analyst were wondering if QB Malik Willis knew about this before signing with Miami. It came out over the weekend that Willis indeed was told about the Waddle trade before signing with the Dolphins. Willis […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Your Worst Of All Time Edition

We all have that memory, a memory of a player selected in the draft, most likely in the first two or three rounds, that we either had a lot of hope for or scratched our heads over. Eventually, that same player completely let you and the team down or did exactly what you had feared […]

Malik Willis’ Long-Term Future With The Miami Dolphins According To You

Our Miami Dolphins went out at the beginning of free agency and surprised everyone by pulling off the signing of former Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis. I then asked the following question earlier this week: Do you believe that Malik Willis will ultimately be a long-term answer for the Miami Dolphins at starting […]

Malik Willis briefed on Jaylen Waddle trade before it happened

Earlier this month, the Miami Dolphins shocked their fan base by trading one of the team’s most beloved and dynamic stars — wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The former first round pick was packaged with a fourth round pick and sent to the Denver Broncos in exchange for 2026 first, third and fourth round selections. While […]

Which new additions will succeed in Miami – The Splash Zone 3/28/26

Despite being restricted with their salary cap, the Miami Dolphins have been pretty active in signing free agents over the past couple of weeks. The only big deal they have handed out though was for QB Malik Willis while the rest are signing for around the vet minimum. With the roster tear down, it’s likely […]

Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 671

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, […]

Is De’Von Achane set for a big payday – The Splash Zone 3/27/26

The Miami Dolphins have made it known that RB De’Von Achane is not going to be traded, but those rumors are still out there. However, Adam Schefter reported the other day that he expects Achane to get paid sometime this offseason. The Dolphins would be wise to lock up Achane as he provides so much […]

Todd McShay predicts Miami’s first round haul in 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than one month away, with this year’s selection process kicking off in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 23rd. After trading away wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, the Miami Dolphins currently find themselves with two swings of the bat when that day comes — picking at their original pick (11) and […]

Dolphins Fans Sound Off On Front Office Meeting With Canes At Pro-Day

This past Monday, the Miami Hurricanes held their annual pro-day for NFL teams, coaches, and scouts. Multiple Miami Dolphins representatives were in attendance to watch individual player workouts and speak with players. Following the pro-day, I then asked the following question: Which Miami Hurricanes players do you hope to hear that some member or members […]

Dolphins add versatile defender in free agency

On Wednesday, it was reported by various media outlets that the Miami Dolphins were signing 28 year-old defender Ronnie Harrison Jr. to their roster. Harrison — most recently of the Atlanta Falcons — has played both safety and linebacker during his eight seasons in the National Football League. Harrison was drafted in the third round […]

Dolphins meet with Rueben Bain Jr. – The Splash Zone 3/25/26

The 2026 NFL Draft is a month away and we are slowly getting some news about prospects the Miami Dolphins are showing interest in. They didn’t have to look far for Rueben Bain, Jr as the pass rusher played ball for the University of Miami. It was reported by Bain that he was meeting with […]

Miami Dolphins Fans Share Their Thoughts On The Possible Trade Of Jordyn Brooks

In the last couple of weeks, rumors surfaced that the Dallas Cowboys were talking to the Miami Dolphins in an effort to trade for star linebacker Jordyn Brooks. I then asked the following question this past weekend: Should the Miami Dolphins even be considering trading Jordyn Brooks at this point, given that he’s clearly one […]

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New two-round mock draft sees Dolphins addressing major needs

The Miami Dolphins’ roster has plenty of holes due to the massive rebuild that new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has begun since taking the job in South Florida. While acquiring many lower-tier free agents — minus their star acquisition of quarterback Malik Willis — the team could still use help in a plethora of positions. […]

Dolphins rank low in post-free agency power rankings

The Miami Dolphins and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan have been busy tearing their roster down to the screws in the name of getting younger while getting their salary cap in a healthy place moving forward. The team’s most recent purge has seen the exoduses of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen […]

Wide receiver opportunities – The Splash Zone 3/24/26

The Miami Dolphins wide receiver room is going to look very different when the season begins. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are gone and as of right now, we’re not even sure the new starters are on the roster. However, the Dolphins did go out and signed a pair of veteran receivers who could slot […]

Jaylen Waddle didn’t fit into Dolphins rebuild timeline

Last week, the Miami Dolphins shocked their fanbase, sending beloved wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a first round pick (30th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, plus 3rd and 4th rounders — they also sent their own 4th round pick in 2026 back to Denver in the deal. According […]

Jordyn Brooks trade buzz – The Splash Zone 3/23/26

Last week the Miami Dolphins traded away receiver Jaylen Waddle, who many believed was safe. It was a nice return haul from the Denver Broncos as the Dolphins loaded up on more draft picks. Running back De’Von Achane’s name is supposedly safe, but you never know. Now linebacker Jordyn Brooks name is being brought up, […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: What’s He Worth Edition

As the Miami Dolphins’ new front office continues to tear down the roster left to them by Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel, the next name being bandied about as a very serious potential trade-away candidate is linebacker Jordyn Brooks. The specific rumors center on the Dallas Cowboys’ reported desire to trade for one of the […]

Jaylen Waddle trade reactions: Dolphins and Broncos grades

The Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos agreed to a blockbuster trade last week, a move involving wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Along with Waddle, Miami sent the Broncos a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft (111th overall). The Dolphins received three 2026 picks back in the deal, a first-rounder (30th), a third-rounder (94th), and a […]

Miami Dolphins Fans Sound Off On De’Von Achane’s Future

With last week’s trade of star wideout Jaylen Waddle by our Miami Dolphins, the rumors began to fly that running back De’Von Achane would be the player next in line to be traded. The Dolphins front office then made it clear that Achane was not on the trading block and that they had no plans […]