The Miami Dolphins head into another long offseason accompanied by the sort of buzz five-win seasons rarely generate. It has been that kind of year for the Dolphins: weird. A gutting of the roster under rookie coach Brian Flores extended beyond training camp, when Miami traded away two players who went on to the Pro Bowl: Minkah Fitzpatrick and Lar...

Miami Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard was arrested this weekend after an alleged domestic violence incident involving his fianceé. Howard, 26, was charged Sunday with one count of domestic battery, according to a Davie Police arrest report. According to the arrest report, Howard and his fianceé had an argument about a recent purchase when he ...

Miami dropped defending Super Bowl champion New England into the wild-card playoff round when Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Mike Gesicki with 24 seconds remaining for a stunning 27-24 victory Sunday. New England (12-4) will have to play in the opening weekend of the postseason for the first time since 2009. The Patrio...

The Miami Dolphins’ most valuable player might not even start next year, which hints at how much the team hopes to upgrade in the offseason. It also explains why Ryan Fitzpatrick might take that MVP award and head into retirement. Not that he would exactly be quitting on top; the Dolphins are 4-11 entering Sunday’s season finale&nb...

A laugher became a thriller for the Miami Dolphins, and they needed overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals. Miami gave up 16 points in the final 29 seconds of regulation but regrouped, and Jason Sanders kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired for a 38-35 win Sunday. Andy Dalton threw for 396 yards and four touchdown passes, including three&#82...

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard had surgery on his left knee this week, raising anew questions about his long-term health. The fourth-year pro has had at least two other knee operations, and at least one on each knee. Despite his issues in the past, the Dolphins signed him to a $76.5 million, five-year contract in May, which included $46 mi...

Children with special needs at Bennett Elementary School got a visit from Miami Dolphins player Vince Biegel, who also distributed Christmas gifts to the students. NBC 6’s Derrick Lewis reports.

Linebacker Raekwon McMillan was placed on injured reserve Tuesday by the Miami Dolphins with a hamstring injury that will force him to miss the season’s final two games. Linebacker Calvin Munson was signed off the New England Patriots’ practice squad to take McMillan’s roster spot. Munson, an undrafted college free agent in 2017, ...

A late-season stall has kept the Miami Dolphins in contention for the No. 1 draft choice in April, and now they face another must-lose situation. The Dolphins (3-11) desperately need a franchise quarterback such as Joe Burrow to anchor their rebuilding project. But they’ll be eliminated from contention for the top pick if they win at home Sun...

Ryan Fitzpatrick has a chance to lead the Miami Dolphins in rushing this season, which isn’t good. The Dolphins’ 3-10 record is no surprise. But despite a roster thin on talent, they figured their most productive rusher would be someone other than a 37-year-old quarterback who acknowledges he’s no great shakes in the open field. “I have the same......

The Miami Dolphins coach who screamed and cursed and chased an official at the end of his team’s latest loss was in a more reflective mood 24 hours later. “I get over things pretty quickly,” Brian Flores said Monday. “It’s an emotional game. It’s my anger, but it’s for the players. I’m upset for them.” The Dolphins (3-10) lost...

Running back Kalen Ballage’s historically unproductive season ended Tuesday when he was placed on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins. Ballage hurt his left leg in Sunday’s victory over Philadelphia. The second-year pro finishes the season with 135 yards in 74 carries. His 1.8-yard average is the worst by a running back with at least 70 carries s...