Dolphins 'Destined' to Collapse in 2026 Following a Disastrous Offseason
Summary
The Miami Dolphins have made major changes after a poor season, releasing or trading most of their key players and firing their head coach. The team is expected to perform worse in 2026, with a new quarterback who has little experience and a weak offense.Key Facts
- The Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa, their former No. 5 overall pick and high-paid quarterback, after only two years of a four-year contract.
- They traded away star players like Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, Jaylen Waddle, and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
- Head coach Mike McDaniel was fired and replaced by Jeff Hafley, who has never been an NFL head coach before.
- Miami carries a large dead cap hit of $99.2 million related to Tagovailoa’s contract, meaning they pay for him even though he isn’t on the team.
- The new quarterback, Malik Willis, has only six career starts and signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Dolphins.
- Experts predict the Dolphins will win fewer games in 2026 compared to last year’s 7-10 record, possibly winning fewer than five games.
- The team’s skill position group was ranked as the worst in the NFL by ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell.
- Miami may aim to get a top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft to select a promising young player and rebuild the team.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.