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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

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 win third straight, top Jets 24-17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2021 04:33 PM EST

Miami Dolphins Brian Flores looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins QB Tagovailoa focuses attention on facing Bills

By John Wawrow Oct. 28, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford (87) center celebrates scoring a touchdown, with teammates tight end Mike Gesicki (88), left, and wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Atlanta Falcons won the match 27-20. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Falcons are slight road favorite against reeling Dolphins

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

Brian Flores Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins speaks to the press during a practice and media availability by the Miami Dolphins In Ware, England, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The Dolphins play the Jaguars in a regular season NFL game on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspurs White Hart Lane stadium in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Flores taking blame, but Dolphins' issues run deeper

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 18, 2021 04:01 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright (15), center, celebrates after kicking a field goal to win the match during the second half of 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/Matt Dunhan)
Jags end 20-game skid with 53-yard FG to beat Dolphins 23-20

By Ken Maguire Oct. 17, 2021 01:18 PM EDT

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws the ball during a practice and media availability by the Miami Dolphins In Ware, England, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The Dolphins play the Jaguars in a regular season NFL game on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspurs White Hart Lane stadium in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Tagovailoa to start, CBs Howard, Jones out for Dolphins

Oct. 17, 2021 08:46 AM EDT

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

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)
Tom Brady faces familiar foe outside AFC East for 1st time

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 01:55 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo injures calf; Montgomery hurts knee

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

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 Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (3) makes a catch for a two-point conversion 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)
Dolphins rally with Brissett falls short against Raiders

By Danny Webster Sep. 26, 2021 09:48 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard prepares to warm up during NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Flores says Dolphins don't want to trade unhappy CB Howard

By Alain Poupart Aug. 06, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard prepares to warm up during NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami CB Howard at practice, hopes for contract resolution

By Alain Poupart Jul. 31, 2021 07:28 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10), during the second half of an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard joined the rest of the Miami Dolphins reporting for training camp Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after he sat out mandatory minicamp because he's unhappy about his contract. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
All-Pro CB Howard sits out Dolphins practice with injury

By Alain Poupart Jul. 30, 2021 11:42 AM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10), during the second half of an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard joined the rest of the Miami Dolphins reporting for training camp Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after he sat out mandatory minicamp because he's unhappy about his contract. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Dolphins CB Howard reports to camp but wants to be traded

By Steven Wine Jul. 27, 2021 10:47 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) takes off his helmet between drills during a mandatory minicamp at the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tagovailoa has 5 INTS, Dolphins open minicamp without Howard

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 15, 2021 10:18 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys first-round draft pick linebacker Micah Parsons, left, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speak to the media at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Six-pack: Draft shows Cowboys serious about fixing defense

By Schuyler Dixon May. 01, 2021 08:54 PM EDT

Frpm left to right, Dallas Cowboys first round draft pick linebacker Micah Parsons, his son Malcom, 2, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Shatra Parsons pose for photos after a news conference at Cowboys headquarters, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Cowboys make Jones draft history: 1st 5 picks all defense

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 30, 2021 08:23 PM EDT