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Miami Dolphins salary cap jumps as June 2 hits

The Miami Dolphins received an influx of salary cap space on Tuesday, jumping to over $20 million in available spending money for the 2026 season. The Dolphins used two “post-June 1” designations on roster cuts this year, moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and linebacker Bradley Chubb as they reset their roster and look to […]

What to watch for at Dolphins minicamp – The Splash Zone 6/2/26

The Miami Dolphins will kick off their mandatory minicamp today and there should be plenty of things to watch for. The Dolphins have plenty of new faces on the roster and plenty of young players who should be hungry to prove themselves. Most eyes will probably be on QB Malik Willis, who still needs to […]

Current/Former Miami Dolphins Player You Would Most Like To Dine With

This past week, I asked the following question: Which former or present Miami Dolphins player or coach would you, if given a chance, want to have a sit-down with or possibly have dinner with to ask those questions that you have always wanted to ask or just to get a chance for a nice, long […]

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Miami Dolphins promote Brandon Shore to EVP of Football Operations

The Miami Dolphins announced a plethora of promotions and additions to their personnel, front office and player performance staffs on Monday afternoon. The major move within this announcement was that of Brandon Shore and his promotion to become the team’s new executive vice president of football operations. According to the organization, this move allows Shore […]

Dolphins 90 in 90: Aaron Brewer dominates middle of line

After a few days off, our 90-in-90 series returns today to resume our look at the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 roster. This series breaks down each player on the roster, with a look at his bio, his contract, how he played in 2025, and what the Dolphins can expect from him in 2026. Our most recent […]

Could De’Von Achane join elite company – The Splash Zone 6/1/26

The Miami Dolphins offense has changed a lot this offseason, but one factor that remains the same is RB De’Von Achane. He was heavily relied upon in the previous offensive scheme and that should remain the same heading forward. The Dolphins don’t have a lot of proven talent at the receiver position and thankfully Achane […]

Miami Dolphins Fans On The NFL Going Too Far

With the years of questionable moves by the NFL, I asked the following question last week: What is your take on all of the changes that the NFL has, will, or wants to make to its product? Do you believe it will all work itself out, since it’s still easily the most popular sport in […]

Dolphins Fans On What They Need To See From The New Regime In Year One

This past week, I asked a question about the new regime that is now running the Miami Dolphins: What do you need to see from your Miami Dolphins during the 2026-2027 NFL season for the new head coach and general manager to either retain or earn your confidence and or support beyond this coming season? […]

Differences under Jeff Hafley – The Splash Zone 5/30/26

Mike McDaniel is out and Jeff Hafley is in as the Miami Dolphins head coach. Under McDaniel, the Dolphins practices were pretty laid back where players could choose the music if they had the orange jersey on. Under Hafley so far, practices have been more business like with some changes. While Hafley may change how […]

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Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 678

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, […]

Position battles to watch – The Splash Zone 5/29/26

The Miami Dolphins has gone through an overhaul this past offseason. They got rid of the overpriced, aging players and brought in plenty of young talent to compete. There’s going to be plenty of position battles to keep an eye on, thanks to the new faces coming in. In the secondary, the Dolphins will be […]

Miami Dolphins Fans Arguments For Being A Fan Of The Team

This past week, I asked the Phinsider faithful the following question: What would you tell someone else as to why they should join the club of being a Miami Dolphins fan? What reason would you give someone else as to why to become a fan of the Phins despite the struggles of the last two-plus […]

Dolphins work out free agent running back

The Miami Dolphins are in search of a running back to add to their roster following the sudden retirement of undrafted free agent Le’Veon Moss just four days following his signing in Miami. Compounding that issue is the shoulder injury starting back De’Von Achane is still rehabbing from — meaning the Dolphins are short on […]

Troy Aikman working with Dolphins “pains” former teammate Michael Irvin

The Miami Dolphins enlisted the services of Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman when filling their general manager and head coach openings this offseason. The former Cowboys great was so instrumental in helping to hire Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley, the Dolphins retained Aikman as a consultant to the organization despite never playing for Miami. […]

De’Von Achane recovering from shoulder surgery – The Splash Zone 5/28/26

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane recently inked a contract extension and fans had been wondering why he had not been practicing at OTA’s. That was answered yesterday when Jeff Hafley revelead Achane is recovering from shoulder surgery. So while he continues to rehab, he’ll do some light drills and run around during Dolphins practices […]

De’Von Achane expecting heavy workload in 2026

The Miami Dolphins just made electric running back De’Von Achane the third highest paid ball carrier in the National Football League this offseason — signing the 24-year old to a four-year, $64 million extension roughly two weeks ago. While Achane has been easing himself back into practice at Miami’s OTAs this week following a shoulder […]

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Miami Dolphins Discussion: If You Only Had One Edition

As a fan of a sports franchise or college team, you sometimes get a chance to run into and meet one of the players or coaches, past or present, from the team or teams that you root for. Many of you here on the Phinsider already have some great stories of run-ins and meetings with […]

Dolphins 90 in 90: Dante Trader Jr. looks to build off rookie campaign

The Miami Dolphins continue to prepare for the 2026 season, completing the fifth of their nine scheduled Organized Team Activities on Wednesday. As the Dolphins continue their on-field workouts, we continue our look at their 2026 roster, taking a closer look at every member of their 90 players (or in Miami’s case, 91 players due […]

De’Von Achane, Austin Jackson dealing with injuries

The Miami Dolphins are on the practice fields in Miami Gardens today, continuing their offseason program. Prior to today’s practice, head coach Jeff Hafley met with the media and discussed various topics relating to the team. The first question asked to Miami’s coach was about running back De’Von Achane and the injury that has been […]

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De’Von Achane has high expectations for Dolphins – The Splash Zone 5/27/26

The words rebuild and reset have been used plenty of times on the Miami Dolphins this offseason. But De’Von Achane does not want to hear it. Achane was recently interviewed by former Dolphin, Terron Armstead, and expressed his desire to win the division and beyond this season. The Dolphins haven’t won the AFC East since […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Has The NFL Gone Too Far Edition

The NFL is easily the most popular sports league in the country, with the most TV/Cable/Streaming viewers every single season. They also lead all leagues in merchandise sales and ridiculous broadcast contracts. Those contracts are ridiculous, given that broadcasters regularly lose money on their deals yet return for the next round of contract negotiations, bidding […]

Dolphins 90 in 90: Jim Bonifas provides depth to offensive line

Welcome back to the 2026 installment of our annual 90-in-90 Miami Dolphins roster breakdown. We have taken a closer look at a couple of defensive players already this year, as well as one offensive player. We even the count today with our second player on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage. The Dolphins’ […]

Dolphins all-time great Manny Fernandez passes away

Two-time Super Bowl Champion. Two-time Second-Team All-Pro. Eight-year NFL career. Thirty-five career sacks and six fumbles recovered in 103 career games played. A member of the Miami Dolphins’ Silver Anniversary Team, All-Time Team, Honor Roll, and Walk of Fame. Named to Pro Football Weekly’s All-Time Super Bowl team in 2001, and USA Today’s All-Time Super […]