Miami Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard reportedly has had a domestic violence charge against him from an incident with his fiancé this past December dropped. The Broward County State Attoreny’s Office told NBC 6 in an email that the case was dropped after the victim and her attorney told prosecutors they did not want to proceed with the case, calling…

While the gloomy conditions and heavy rain fell outside the Arsht Center on Saturday, the brightness of the NFL’s top stars shined inside during the ninth annual NFL Honors award show. South Florida didn’t have much to cheer about over the course of the 2019 season – the byproduct of a Miami Dolphins team that finished with a 5-11 record…

Football legend Dan Marino offered a warm welcome as travelers touched down at Miami International Airport on Wednesday. Fans scored a meet-and-greet with the former Dolphins quarterback while cheerleaders rooted as passengers walked out the gate. “It was just exciting to hear his voice. We recognized his voice after all that time,” said Kansas City fans Linette and Rich Hinckley….

Fans of the Miami Dolphins are reportedly going to have to book a flight to catch the team play their “home game” next season against the rival New England Patriots. NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, citing a report from FOX Sports Mexico, says the teams will meet in the 2020 season inside Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The game will…

The Miami Dolphins announced the hiring of Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator Monday, and promoted Josh Boyer to defensive coordinator. Steve Marshall was hired as offensive line coach, Robby Brown as quarterbacks coach, Austin Clark as outside linebackers coach and Curt Kuntz as assistant defensive backs coach. Gailey is coming out of retirement for a second stint as the Dolphins’…

Jimmy Johnson, who coached the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl championships in the 1990s, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The hall announced his selection Sunday night as part of a centennial class that was chosen on Wednesday by a special committee. Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher was revealed Saturday night as the other…

Don Shula has been about longevity for, well, a long time. He entered the NFL as a player in 1951 and retired in 1995 after coaching the Miami Dolphins for 26 years. He won more games than any coach in league history, a record that has stood for, coincidentally, 26 years. And now he’s turning 90. “He’s going to survive…

The attorney for a woman at the center of an assault domestic violence charge against former Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton is claiming it wasn’t the first incident of violence in their relationship last year and saying the team knew before they signed him. In an interview with the Miami Herald, Patrick McGeehan said that his client was...

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 Laremy…

The Miami Dolphins’ Xavien Howard appears in bond court following his arrest on a domestic violence charge.

The Miami Dolphins’ Xavien Howard, a four-year veteran, allegedly assaulted his fiance during an incident at their Davie home.

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 allegedly grabbed her arm and…

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 Patriots never have…

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 at New England. Fitzpatrick...

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…

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 million…

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, started five games that year for...

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 Sunday against the…

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning threw two touchdowns in what might have been his final home start for the Giants and New York snapped a franchise record-tying nine-game losing streak with a 36-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.