TIM REYNOLDS
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches the game from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins seek to extend streak, Panthers seek return to .500

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 26, 2021 12:17 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There’s nothing that impressive about a 5-7 record.

FILE - University of Miami's Duke Johnson scores a touchdown on a kick off return in first quarter as fans cheer as they play Bethune-Cookman's at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sept. 15, 2012. Johnson grew up practically in the shadow of Hard Rock Stadium, attending high school just a few minutes from the Miami Dolphins’ field. It was his home field in college, with the Miami Hurricanes playing there. And he’s hoping to play there again Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, when his new team — the Dolphins — host the Carolina Panthers. (Charles Trainor Jr/Miami Herald via AP)
Home for the holidays: Duke Johnson relishing Miami chance

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Duke Johnson is home for the holidays. And working.

New York Jets' Quincy Williams, right, tries to bring down Miami Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Dolphins trade one attitude for another, and are 3-0 since

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 22, 2021 12:45 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It may be a coincidence. It may be that the schedule

Miami Dolphins fans cheer quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) at the end of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Ravens 22-10. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
After a swim with a gator, the Dolphins start eyeing Jets

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 17, 2021 05:19 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Perhaps this week will be less eventful for Robert

Miami Dolphins fans cheer quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) at the end of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Ravens 22-10. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Picture imperfect: Hunt's play shows Dolphins still believe

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 12, 2021 12:53 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins, after wins, change the wrapping

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks with a towel on his head during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
An unhappy homecoming this time for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 12, 2021 12:57 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — This time, Lamar Jackson’s homecoming was anything

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh directs from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
A stunner: Miami wins 2nd straight, tops Ravens 22-10

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 11, 2021 11:52 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa walked off the field, game ball in

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Ravens can keep control of AFC North with win over Miami

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 10, 2021 02:12 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The previous time Baltimore quarterback Lamar

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson (73) waves to fans at the end of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Texans 17-9. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins heading into 2nd half of season with renewed belief

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 08, 2021 12:22 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — First, the bad news. The Miami Dolphins are 2-7.

Houston Texans head coach David Culley talks to quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Taylor returns, yet isn't enough to help Texans end slide

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 07, 2021 06:00 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor had an excuse

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Teams combine for 9 turnovers; Dolphins defeat Texans 17-9

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 07, 2021 04:34 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There was celebratory music coming from the Miami

Houston Texans head coach David Culley watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
For a change, Dolphins and Texans both won't lose this week

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 04, 2021 04:21 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — One team is winless at home, the other is winless on

Miami Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier talks to the media before practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida, in preparation for their game against the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins say they were doing 'due diligence' on Watson

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 03, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami considered making a trade with Houston for

Miami Dolphins defensive back Clayton Fejedelem, right, is upended as Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) hangs onto the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
For Dolphins, all eyes now are on trade deadline, and 2022

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 01, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Realistic hope is gone. For the second time in three

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88), right, jumps to celebrate with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1), after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Dolphins' Flores says it again: 'Tua is our quarterback'

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 27, 2021 03:04 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have a new quarterback, one who

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks out the fields after loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Not getting their kicks: Dolphins keep losing on walk-offs

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 25, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It has become a sad and unwanted tradition for the

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) react after a pass thrown by Tagovailoa was intercepted, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Tua's day: Lots of good, 2 bad picks and more trade talk

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2021 06:34 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa’s numbers said he merited a different

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Ryan throws for 336, Falcons get FG at end, top Miami 30-28

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2021 04:34 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Matt Ryan fell asleep during Game 6 of the National

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs with the ball during an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
As NFL trade deadline looms, Dolphins say Tua is 'our QB'

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 22, 2021 01:02 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The story line has not changed over the last couple

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (81) talks with quality control coach Kolby Smith during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida, in preparation for their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 24.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Well-rested Falcons head to Miami to face Dolphins

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 21, 2021 02:22 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Most NFL teams who are chosen to play in London take