TIM REYNOLDS
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets up to pass during NFL football practice in Miami Gardens Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The Dolphins play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. (David Santiago(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Barring setback, Dolphins say Tagovailoa is ready to return

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 15, 2021 10:42 AM EDT
Barring a setback, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is ready for his comeback.

Miami Dolphins NFL football team head coach Brian Flores smiles while talking to the media before practice in Miami Gardens Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The Dolphins play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
No smoking: Dolphins' London trip stirs memories for Flores

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 13, 2021 02:19 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brian Flores is reasonably certain of this much:

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (18) outruns Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman (5) after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Losers of 4 straight, Dolphins seeing bad come in bunches

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 11, 2021 04:37 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The bad comes in bunches for the Miami Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks to the media before an NFL football practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Tampa, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Flores, Dolphins know that prepping for Brady isn't easy

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 06, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brian Flores spent 15 years working in New England,

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) brings down Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/WIlfredo Lee)
AP source: Dolphins send Jakeem Grant to Bears for 2023 pick

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 05, 2021 11:20 AM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver and returner

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) brings down Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/WIlfredo Lee)
Dolphins say improvement needed everywhere, not just offense

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 04, 2021 03:25 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have not gotten off to the worst

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) gets tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23), as Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) gives chase, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins still sputtering on offense, costing them again

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 03, 2021 06:21 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Different week, same story. When the Miami Dolphins

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) brings down Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/WIlfredo Lee)
Colts get 1st win of season, top sputtering Dolphins 27-17

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 03, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The last seven times Carson Wentz had played in a

'He changed the game': Dolphins, NFL celebrate Shula's life

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 02, 2021 05:32 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stood on a stage and

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Brissett won't have revenge in mind when Dolphins host Colts

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 30, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jacoby Brissett used to play for the New England

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward (29) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) for a safety during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
For Miami's Jaylen Waddle, the NFL learning curve continues

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 29, 2021 06:32 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Waddle is getting used to the differences

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks off the field after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami's offense is sputtering, and Dolphins suddenly sliding

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 27, 2021 05:36 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The play absolutely epitomizes how things are going

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) carted out the field after getting injured in a play during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on IR with fractured ribs

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 25, 2021 04:10 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was placed on injured

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has fractured ribs and won’t play Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 when the Dolphins visit the Raiders. Miami coach Brian Flores did not want to offer a timetable for a potential return but said Tagovailoa is already improving. Jacoby Brissett will start against Las Vegas.(AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Dolphins say Tagovailoa broke ribs, won't play vs. Raiders

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 22, 2021 11:52 AM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's bruised ribs are actually fractured

Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Tests on Tagovailoa's ribs gives Miami hope he plays Week 3

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 20, 2021 04:10 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — For the Miami Dolphins, Sunday was bad. Monday was

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defends Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) as he can't hold onto a pass in the endzone, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Bills knock out Tua, roll past Dolphins yet again, win 35-0

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 19, 2021 04:28 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Another Buffalo-Miami game, another lopsided Bills

A member of the team staff assists Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after he left the field injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins waiting to see severity of Tagovailoa's rib injury

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 19, 2021 01:56 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa never saw it coming.

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott meets with reporters following a 23-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills, Dolphins agree: Their recent history doesn't matter

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 16, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dan Marino was 28 when the Buffalo Bills last were

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson talks with the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins' Austin Jackson: 'The vaccine definitely helped'

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 16, 2021 03:09 AM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins left tackle Austin Jackson believes

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller talks with the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Welcome back: Fuller set to make his awaited Dolphins' debut

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 15, 2021 04:39 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Will Fuller is looking forward to the calm of