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New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints 12/27/2021

Dec. 27, 2021 07:11 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:17 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

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:11 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2), center, gets sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Dolphins seek win in finale at Bills to clinch playoff spot

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 11:46 AM EST
MIAMI (10-5) at BUFFALO (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 5 1/2 RECORD VS....

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:20 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:50 PM EST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) runs after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 01:34 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold gives a thumbs-up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) is hit by Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe (21) as outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (44) and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (98) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Gashed again: Dolphins still trying to shore up run defense

By Steven Wine Nov. 25, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dolphins' Tagovailoa will try to bounce back from benching

By Steven Wine Nov. 23, 2020 03:39 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates his interception against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver hands Tagovailoa first loss with 20-13 win over Miami

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 22, 2020 07:37 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) runs after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins are in the hunt for first division title since 2008

By Steven Wine Nov. 16, 2020 02:53 PM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham (40) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16), during the first half of an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Twelve months ago, they were 0-7 under first-year coach Brian Flores and allowing 34.0 points a game, and they went on to surrender the most points in franchise history. They've gone from worst to first in the NFL, and are now giving up 18.6 points per game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Stingy, aggressive defense has Dolphins in playoff race

By Steven Wine Nov. 04, 2020 02:08 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the ball, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins' much-improved defense takes pressure off Tua

By Steven Wine Nov. 02, 2020 05:54 PM EST