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Dolphins Fall to Vikings 15-10, Extending Winless Start to Four Games
nfl5 days ago

Dolphins Fall to Vikings 15-10, Extending Winless Start to Four Games

The Miami Dolphins lost their fourth consecutive game, falling 15-10 to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Despite a late defensive surge that recorded the team's first four sacks of the season, Miami’s special teams unit committed critical errors, including three muffed kicks, that proved decisive. The loss highlights the struggles of the Dolphins' new coaching staff under Jeff Hafley, who is now 0-4, while the Vikings remain undefeated at 4-0.

via Sports Illustrated|
#2026-nfl-draft#jeff-hafley#miami-dolphins
Dolphins face historically brutal start as 0-3 record meets 1.000 strength of schedule
sports10 days ago

Dolphins face historically brutal start as 0-3 record meets 1.000 strength of schedule

The Miami Dolphins are 0-3 with the NFL’s highest strength of schedule (1.000), having faced four undefeated teams. While the record is poor, analysts note the team is improving weekly despite losing star running back De'Von Achane to an ACL tear. The schedule is historically rare, matching only the 1986 Eagles, and the Dolphins are expected to continue struggling as they rebuild.

via CBS Sports|
#devon-achane#jeff-hafley#malik-willis
Dolphins Place Achane on IR, Waive Cooper, and Release Ferrell
sports11 days ago

Dolphins Place Achane on IR, Waive Cooper, and Release Ferrell

The Miami Dolphins placed star running back De'Von Achane on injured reserve following a non-contact knee injury in Week 3. The team also waived defensive tackle Keith Cooper Jr. and released practice squad players Clelin Ferrell and Jordan Miller. These moves leave the Dolphins with two openings on the 53-man roster, prompting speculation about promoting practice squad running backs Jarquez Hunter or Carlos Washington Jr. to fill the void.

via Sports Illustrated|
#devon-achane#injured-reserve#jeff-hafley
Dolphins' Achane faces potentially season-ending knee injury after Week 3 exit
nfl13 days ago

Dolphins' Achane faces potentially season-ending knee injury after Week 3 exit

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a non-contact left knee injury during the first quarter of a Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Jeff Hafley described the prognosis as 'not optimistic,' suggesting a potentially long-term absence. Achane, who had 117 rushing yards through the first two weeks, was ruled out after initially being listed as questionable. The injury leaves the Dolphins with limited depth, as backup Jaylen Wright was inactive and Ollie Gordon II exited with cramps. Hafley praised the team's effort in the 24-10 loss but expressed concern over the backfield situation.

via NBC Sports|
#devon-achane#jeff-hafley#miami-dolphins
Willis earns early praise as Dolphins debut signals post-Tua potential
sports1 month ago

Willis earns early praise as Dolphins debut signals post-Tua potential

In the Dolphins’ preseason opener, Malik Willis led a 14-play touchdown drive, going 4-of-5 for 45 yards and adding 9 rushing yards on two attempts. Coach Jeff Hafley called him extremely composed and accurate with strong leadership, highlighting the O-line and the run game with De’Von Achane; Achane added that Willis’s dual-threat ability makes him a dynamic addition as Miami builds its post-Tua foundation.

via NBC Sports|
#devon-achane#dolphins#jeff-hafley
Dolphins land Malik Willis on 3-year deal, signaling a QB reboot
sports7 months ago

Dolphins land Malik Willis on 3-year deal, signaling a QB reboot

The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms with Malik Willis, signing the former Packers backup to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, a move that coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan view as a long-term vote of confidence in Willis as a potential successor to Tua Tagovailoa, who is expected to be released; the three-year deal provides Miami with stability and a clear quarterback plan beyond two years.

via NBC Sports|
#jeff-hafley#malik-willis#miami-dolphins
Dolphins eye Delane as cornerback target after combine chatter
sports7 months ago

Dolphins eye Delane as cornerback target after combine chatter

The Dolphins are prioritizing cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft. At the Combine, LSU’s Mansoor Delane signaled enthusiasm to speak with new coach Jeff Hafley, who had recruited him at Boston College, hinting at a potential fit. Delane is a unanimous All-American known for lockdown coverage, and mock drafts often place him or Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy (injury in 2025 but now medically cleared) with Miami. With a thin cornerback group including Jason Marshall Jr., Storm Duck, and JuJu Brents, Delane is viewed by some as the safer option for Miami’s first pick, though other positions like edge rushers are also in play.

via Phin Phanatic|
#cornerback#dolphins#jeff-hafley
sports8 months ago

Dolphins name Duggan to run Hafley’s defensive scheme

The Miami Dolphins have hired Sean Duggan, Packers linebackers coach and Hafley ally, as their new defensive coordinator, replacing Anthony Weaver. Hafley will call the defense but wants a coordinator who knows his system, and Duggan has previously worked with Hafley at Ohio State, Boston College, and Green Bay. The staff change comes as the Dolphins largely settle their coaching team, and it also affects compensatory-pick opportunities tied to Weaver’s head-coaching candidacies elsewhere, with the Raiders and Cardinals reportedly pursuing other candidates (Klint Kubiak and Mike LaFleur).

via Miami Herald|
#anthony-weaver#defensive-coordinator#jeff-hafley
Gannon Era Arrives: A Numbers-Driven Look at Packers’ Defense
sports8 months ago

Gannon Era Arrives: A Numbers-Driven Look at Packers’ Defense

Green Bay hired Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator, prompting a data-driven comparison of his defenses (Cardinals 2023–25 and Eagles 2021–22) with Jeff Hafley’s Packers units (2024–25). Across points allowed, passer rating, sacks, takeaways, and third-down efficiency, the numbers show mixed results tied to each stop’s scheme and play-calling duties, with some contrasts in blitzing and man-coverage tendencies. Overall, the Packers’ defensive identity may not drastically change despite the leadership shift.

via Sports Illustrated|
#green-bay-packers#jeff-hafley#jonathan-gannon
Dolphins name Bobby Slowik as OC, signaling continuity under Hafley
sports8 months ago

Dolphins name Bobby Slowik as OC, signaling continuity under Hafley

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley is reportedly naming Bobby Slowik their new offensive coordinator, a move that maintains continuity with the current staff and leverages Slowik’s rising status from the 49ers and Texans. Slowik, who has interviewed for other OC jobs (including Philadelphia) but is staying in Miami, would bring familiarity with Dolphins players and a system aligned with Hafley’s plans. The team is also weighing whether to keep offensive line coach Butch Barry, while evaluating defensive coordinator candidates as Frank Smith is effectively out.

via Phin Phanatic|
#bobby-slowik#jeff-hafley#miami-dolphins