Dolphins' 53-man roster projection gives Tua Tagovailoa plenty of options
Keeping seven wide receivers on the roster, including DeVante Parker, might seem a bit much, but the Dolphins' offense isn't messing around in 2021.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
- 8/14
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- 11/7
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- 12/27
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- Full Schedule
Miami Dolphins training camp questions: Can Tua Tagovailoa make jump?
The Dolphins' starting quarterback is healthy, has a full offseason to draw from and improved offensive weapons around him. It's his time to shine.
Dolphins' Howard wants trade: 'Don't feel valued'
Dolphins Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard said in a statement Tuesday night that he has requested a trade amid frustrations over his contract and the team's approach to it.
Flores wants to build Dolphins with Howard on team (1:02)
Dolphins' Howard reports despite contract issues
Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard reported to training camp Tuesday despite being unhappy with his current contract. He had skipped mandatory minicamp earlier this offseason.
Who really won these recent NFL trades? Barnwell reevaluates 18, from OBJ to Mack
Let's take a step back and evaluate the biggest player and pick swaps from the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
NFL Live: Michael Thomas and Davante Adams News
Superstar wideouts Michael Thomas and Davante Adams both have big news to discuss
Dolphins reach deal with ex-Seahawks LB Griffin
The Dolphins signed former Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin to a one-year deal Friday.
Inside the Miami Dolphins' $135M practice facility: Players' lounge, palm trees and a slide
Coming off a 10-6 season, the Dolphins are no longer viewed as a rebuilding team, and this facility provides the resources to contend.
Let's stack offensive arsenals for all 32 NFL teams: Can any team top Tom Brady's weapons?
We ranked every team's skill-position talent -- not including quarterbacks -- from worst to best. Where do the Super Bowl champs land?
NFL Future Power Rankings: Projections for all 32 teams for the next three seasons
Which NFL teams are set up the best from now through the 2023 season? We use a weighted set of rankings to project the future.
Lifeguard-turned-Miami Dolphins guard schooling Florida's youth on water safety
Solomon Kindley, a second-year lineman who knows about the dangers of water, is helping provide a free swim program for roughly 500 Miami-area kids.
Ginn retires 'on own terms' after 14-year career
Ted Ginn Jr., who had 412 receptions for 5,742 yards and caught 33 touchdown passes over a 14-year NFL career, announced his retirement "on my own terms" Friday.
Projecting the NFL's best and worst pass-protecting offensive lines: 1-32 ranking
The Browns have invested heavily in their O-line, and it has paid off. Other teams aren't so fortunate. Here's where we predict all 32 teams will rank.
Barnwell: Six NFL assumptions we shouldn't take for granted in 2021, from the Packers to 49ers
Will the Packers' offense actually regress? How much will the Falcons miss Julio Jones? Here's why you should never make assumptions in the NFL.
Why Tua Tagovailoa must step up in his second year (1:24)
Ranking the NFL's top 10 cornerbacks: Why Jalen Ramsey stands alone
After polling more than 50 GMs, coaches, scouts and players, here are the top cornerbacks, with the Rams star a solid cut above the rest.
Year Tua in the AFC East
Mina and ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques preview the AFC East. Can Josh Allen and the Bills' offense replicate what they did in 2020 (1:20)? Will the Patriots defense carry them to the playoffs (19:54)? What will the Dolphins' offense look like with added skill players for Tua (32:39)? And can the Jets front seven make up for their holes in the secondary (48:34)?
AFC East QBs offer promise, but Buffalo Bills are clear 2021 favorite
Quarterback Josh Allen makes Buffalo a safe bet to repeat in a division full of fresh faces under center. ESPN's AFC East reporters break it down.
Which NFL teams have the best -- and worst -- rosters? Ranking all 32, starting with the champs
Which NFL teams have the most complete rosters from top to bottom? Pro Football Focus ranks them all, starting with the defending Super Bowl champions.
NFL offseason in review: Which teams hit their goals, plus biggest remaining questions for all 32
A few teams won the offseason. A few others have major work to do. NFL Nation reporters evaluated every squad.
NFL Live: Should the Browns Extend Baker Mayfield Right Now?
It's the time of the year where extensions get done. Jamal Adams and Baker Mayfield are both due to receive giant pay-days. Who will get one first?
Early impressions: What we learned about all 32 NFL first-round picks
Several 2021 top picks have already impressed their new teammates. Here is what our NFL Nation reporters have seen during offseason workouts.
NFL Live: Davante Adams says he's ready to rock with or without Aaron Rodgers as he enters a contract season
We dive into Davante Adams' numbers and production as he enters a contract season. Should he want to stay with the Packers? Will he be paid as the top receiver in the league? Our analysts give their thoughts. Also, Saquon Barkley looks to be progressing well, but will his return be impactful enough for the Giants to get over the hump? Our guys dissect the Giants offense.
Tua Tagovailoa's aggressive mindset, not mistakes, matter most for Dolphins
Practice interceptions are a byproduct of working to improve his downfield throws, which will benefit the QB and the team in the long run.
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2020 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 501 | 375 |
| Miami | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 404 | 338 |
| New England | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 326 | 353 |
| New York | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 243 | 457 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards233.520th
Rushing Yards105.522nd
Points For25.315th
Points Against21.127th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Jaylen Waddle | WR | Alabama |
| 1(18) | Jaelan Phillips | DE | Miami (FL) |
| 2(4) | Jevon Holland | S | Oregon |
| 2(10) | Liam Eichenberg | OT | Notre Dame |
| 3(18) | Hunter Long | TE | Boston College |
| 7(3) | Larnel Coleman | OT | Massachusetts |
| 7(17) | Gerrid Doaks | RB | Cincinnati |