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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Hopes are high Tagovailoa will be the best of the 22 quarterbacks to start for Miami since Dan Marino retired following the 1999 season. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins players say they're excited about Tua's 1st start

By Steven Wine Oct. 26, 2020 02:39 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LT teams with toy drives to help underprivileged children

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) smiles on the sidelines before playing for the first time against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says he regrets that his players found out about the team's switch to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa through social media rather than from him. And Flores says the decision to bench popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick was difficult.(AP Photo/Doug Murray)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 10/18/2020

Oct. 21, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) smiles on the sidelines before playing for the first time against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says he regrets that his players found out about the team's switch to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa through social media rather than from him. And Flores says the decision to bench popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick was difficult.(AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Rocky start to Dolphins' QB transition to Tua Tagovailoa

By Steven Wine Oct. 21, 2020 09:58 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, center, talks with quarterbacks coach Robby Brown, right, during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AP source: Tagovailoa replaces Fitzpatrick as Miami starter

By Steven Wine Oct. 20, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins reach bye week at .500 for 1st time under Flores

By Steven Wine Oct. 19, 2020 03:15 PM EDT

En foto del 11 de octubre del 2020, el quarterback de los Jets de Nueva York Joe Flacco lanza un pase en el juego ante los Cardinals de Arizona el 11 de octubre del 2020. El 14 de octubre del 2020 el coach Adam Gase confirma que Flacco será titular el domingo ante los Dolphins.. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0

By Paul Gereffi Oct. 18, 2020 07:35 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) and outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jets' Adam Gase: back in Miami and again on the hot seat

By Steven Wine Oct. 15, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, left, gestures next to wide receiver Adam Shasheen on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Tua gets off the bench, but only for Dolphins celebration

By Steven Wine Oct. 12, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers with wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Also pictured at right is 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20). (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Fitzpatrick's 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Adam Shasheen (80) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins rookie tackle Austin Jackson (73) runs a drill during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Miami. At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s, Sept. 13 opener. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald via AP, File)
Dolphins rookie LT Austin Jackson goes on injured reserve

Oct. 09, 2020 12:55 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Dolphins coach Flores saw Garoppolo's potential early

By Josh Dubow Oct. 08, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa does drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Davie, Fla. When asked Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, about the Dolphins' quarterback situation, coach Brian Flores paused for eight seconds he answered. That was plenty of time to stir up even more speculation regarding when top draft pick Tagovailoa might make his NFL debut. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Miami's Flores says Tua isn't ready to assume starting role

By Steven Wine Oct. 07, 2020 03:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa does drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Davie, Fla. When asked Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, about the Dolphins' quarterback situation, coach Brian Flores paused for eight seconds he answered. That was plenty of time to stir up even more speculation regarding when top draft pick Tagovailoa might make his NFL debut. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Not yet Tua time: Fitzpatrick to remain Dolphins' starter

By Steven Wine Oct. 06, 2020 11:08 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackles Anthony Rush and Bryan Mone, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tua time? Even at 1-3, Dolphins' Flores says not so fast

By Steven Wine Oct. 05, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ryan Neal (35) is celebrated by his teammates after intercepting a pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 01:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, left, and general manager Chris Grier walk off the field at NFL rookie camp in Davie, Fla. Flores and Grier are among the six Black coaches, general managers and high-ranking executives in the NFL. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL players past and present want more action from owners

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 02, 2020 02:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Wilson leads the NFL with 14 touchdown passes. The Seahawks play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 4. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Maybe Patriots-Chiefs will be classic Chiefs-Ravens wasn't

By Barry Wilner Oct. 02, 2020 12:11 AM EDT