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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Miami Dolphins at Tennessee Titans 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:17 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is tripped up by Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts activate QB Carson Wentz from COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Justin Coleman (27) tackles New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Giants at Miami Dolphins 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 01:43 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle (17), center, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:21 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) is tackled by Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Duke Riley (45), center, and Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Elandon Roberts (52), during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins 11/11/2021

Nov. 11, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Tagovailoa and Dolphins will try to close gap atop AFC East

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:01 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) New faces: WR Will Fuller, WR Jaylen Waddle, DE Jaelan Phillips, S Jevon Holland, QB Jacoby Brissett, DT Adam Butler,...

Tua's progress a key as Dolphins begin Year 3 under Flores

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) CAMP SITE: Miami Gardens, Florida LAST YEAR: The Dolphins missed the playoffs for a fourth...

With 6th draft pick, Dolphins seek a target for Tagovailoa

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
6. MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) LAST SEASON: In Year 2 under coach Brian Flores, the Dolphins doubled their win total to 10 and improved their...

Patriots need QB, remain wild card holding 15th overall pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
15. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) LAST SEASON: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in New England began with optimism after the team...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

DT Butler signs $9.5 million, 2-year contract with Dolphins

Mar. 17, 2021 10:52 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Defensive tackle Adam Butler signed a $9.5 million, two-year contract Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins, which effectively completed a swap with...

Adding to offense tops Pats' priorities entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:30 PM EST
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RB James White, C David Andrews, LG Joe Thuney, RB Rex Burkhead, QB Brian Hoyer, WR...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, instructs defensive lineman Chase Winovich, center, as inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, second from left, instructs defensive end John Simon, left, on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots look toward future after regressing post-Brady exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 04, 2021 04:30 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Cutout photos of people, including first responders and healthcare workers, sit in seats in Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/28/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 05:46 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patriots still chasing playoffs coming off dominant win

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 07, 2020 06:04 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 04:50 PM EST

New England makes first trip to Los Angeles in 28 years

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 01:45 PM EST
NEW ENGLAND (5-6) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 1 1/2 ...

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, rear, tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver KeeSean Johnson short of the goal line near the end fo the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Patriots' goal-line stand proves key win over Cardinals

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 29, 2020 07:32 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks, left, hits the arm of New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) causing an errant pass and an interception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats keep playoff hopes alive with 20-17 win over Cardinals

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 29, 2020 04:40 PM EST