The Miami Dolphins are preparing for the 2026 NFL season with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel. After finishing the 2025 season with an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs, the team looks to rebound. Key additions in the 2026 offseason include draft picks and free agent signings, though specific details were not fully available in public reports as of July 21, 2026.
Tagovailoa, who signed a four-year, $212.4 million extension in 2024, remains the franchise quarterback. The Dolphins' offense, led by wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, is expected to be a strength. However, the offensive line and defense need improvement after allowing 24.5 points per game in 2025.
In the AFC East, the Dolphins face stiff competition from the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. The Bills have won the division four straight years. The Dolphins' schedule for 2026 includes home and away games against division rivals, plus matchups with the NFC North and AFC South.
As of mid-2026, no major injuries have been reported for key players. The team's training camp begins in late July. Fan expectations are tempered but hopeful, with many analysts predicting a 9-8 or 10-7 record if the team stays healthy.
