2026 Miami Dolphins Team Preview
The Dolphins stumbled out of the win gate over their first nine games
(2-7) last season, ultimately leading to Miami moving on from their
coaching staff after the season. They finished with a 7-10 record, giving
Mike McDaniel a 35 -33 record over four years with two playoff loses.
The Dolphins' last AFC Title came in 2008.
Jeff Hafley takes over as the Dolphins’ head coach. Over the previous
two seasons, he worked as the Green Bay Packers’ defensive
coordinator, on the heels of a head coaching job at Boston College (four
years). His NFL coaching career started in 2014 on the defensive side
of the ball for the Cleveland Browns. Hafley has nine years of coaching
experience in professional football.
Bobby Slowik was promoted from Miami’s pass game coordinator to
offensive coordinator in the offseason. He held the same position for
the Houston Texans in 2023 and 2024. Over the past two years, they
scored 345 (22nd) and 347 points (24th).
The Dolphins brought in Sean Duggan to run their defense. He worked
under Jeff Hafley at Boston College and in Green Bay. At age 33,
Duggan has never had a defensive coordinator job, while coaching in
college and in the pros since 2015. Miami’s defense allowed 424 points
(24th), 60 more than in 2024.
Offense
The Dolphins finished last season 13th in rushing yards (2,044) on 25.4
carries per game. They gained 4.7 yards per rush, with 14 scores on
the ground. Their ball carries fumbled 11 times. Miami ranked 25th in
passing yards (3,322), with 23 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Their
offensive line allowed 38 sacks. They ranked 26th in total yards (5,366)
while running the ball 47.4% of the time.
Quarterbacks
RB De'Von Achane, MIA
De'Von Achane projects for 234 carries for 1098 yards and 5 TDs, plus 62 catches for 447 yards and 4 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
QB Malik Willis, MIA
Malik Willis projects for 2840 passing yards, 15 passing TDs, and 11 INTs, with 615 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs adding fantasy value for the Miami Dolphins. This is a projection-derived draft blurb and requires player-ID and team validation before CMS import.
WR Jalen Tolbert, MIA
Jalen Tolbert projects for 54 catches for 645 yards and 4 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
WR Malik Washington, MIA
Malik Washington projects for 17 carries for 505 yards and 0 TDs, plus 58 catches for 505 yards and 3 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
WR Caleb Douglas, MIA
Caleb Douglas projects for 22 catches for 304 yards and 1 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
WR Chris Bell, MIA
Chris Bell projects for 18 catches for 230 yards and 1 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
TE Greg Dulcich, MIA
Greg Dulcich projects for 45 catches for 0 yards and 3 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
RB Jaylen Wright, MIA
Jaylen Wright projects for 72 carries for 288 yards and 1 TDs, plus 4 catches for 30 yards and 0 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
WR Tutu Atwell, MIA
Tutu Atwell projects for 8 catches for 100 yards and 0 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
RB Ollie Gordon II, MIA
Ollie Gordon II projects for 36 carries for 140 yards and 0 TDs, plus 8 catches for 54 yards and 0 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
TE Will Kacmarek, MIA
Will Kacmarek projects for 15 catches for 0 yards and 0 TDs in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.
QB Quinn Ewers, MIA
Quinn Ewers projects for 159 passing yards, 1 passing TDs, and 1 INTs, with 11 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs adding fantasy value for the Miami Dolphins. This is a projection-derived draft blurb and requires player-ID and team validation before CMS import.
RB Donovan Edwards, MIA
Donovan Edwards projects for limited stat volume in the current projection set in the Miami Dolphins offense. This projection-derived outlook should be reviewed against the depth chart, ADP context, and player-ID match report before CMS import.