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Before the Miami Dolphins play the jets on MNF, let's look back at last season

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles reveal the Miami Dolphins' quarterback decisions, health setbacks, and depth chart moves heavily influence their current season. Common themes include the management of player injuries, quarterback stability, and strategic roster adjustments. Articles highlight the team's handling of cornerback injuries, with Jalen Ramsey's knee and Kendall Fuller's concussions raising questions about their playing status and health protocols.

The decision to retain Tyler Huntley as the starting quarterback reflects an ongoing search for offensive stability as the team struggles with performance issues. Zach Wilson's signing as the backup quarterback indicates strategic depth chart moves amidst focus on filling key positions including offensive guard and safety. Overall, these elements reflect Miami’s efforts to navigate challenges and improve their performance this season.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley (18) throws an incomplete pass as Tennessee Titans linebackers Harold Landry III (58) and Kenneth Murray Jr. (56) defend in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

NO. 1: ‘OFFENSE THAT’S NOT GOOD ENOUGH.’ HUNTLEY REMAINS DOLPHINS STARTING QB AS TEAM SEARCHES FOR ANSWERS

‘People believe when you give them reason to believe,’ coach Mike McDaniel said. ‘I’m not really villainizing the people who are jumping off the bandwagon; it’s more we gave them reason to. So that’s to be expected. ’ | Published October 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to his players during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

NO. 2: DOLPHINS’ MCDANIEL ADDRESSES INJURIES TO RAMSEY, OTHERS, AND PLAN ON BRINGING PLAYERS BACK

Dolphins’ McDaniel updates Ramsey’s knee and other injuries and other issues heading into Raiders game. | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins Linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) looks on during NFL mandatory minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By David Santiago

NO. 3: DOLPHINS DECLINE BARRETT’S OFFER TO RETURN AND PLAY FOR THEM. AND HUNTLEY ACTIVATED

Dolphins reject Shaq Barrett’s request to return this season. And Tyler Huntley was activated. | Published November 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier (left) speaks to the media as Head Coach Mike McDaniel looks on during an end-of year press conference at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Miami, Fla. By D.A. Varela

NO. 4: COTE: HEAT ON MCDANIEL, GRIER AS MIAMI DOLPHINS ENTER WHAT COULD BE YEAR OF MASSIVE CHANGE | OPINION

Miami Dolphins target offensive guard their biggest need as free agency nears and the scouting combine leads to the NFL Draft. But Fins have larger issues in an offseason portending a year that could see massive change | Published February 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

Miami Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier (left) speaks to the media as Head Coach Mike McDaniel looks on during an end-of year press conference at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Miami, Fla. By D.A. Varela

NO. 5: DOLPHINS’ FIRST DAY OF FREE AGENCY PROVIDES LITTLE EXCITEMENT AS TEAM MAKES JUST TWO MOVES

Dolphins signed quarterback Zach Wilson and defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, a six-year veteran who appeared in just four games in 2024 and didn’t record a single stat. | Published March 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) watches his teammates run drills at Organized Team Activities at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By Photo by Brielle Aguayo

NO. 6: KELLY: TEN THINGS DOLPHINS NEED MINICAMP TO PROVIDE CLUES ON | OPINION

Does Miami have the playmakers and secondary needed to advance to the playoffs for the third time in Mike McDaniel’s four seasons? | Published June 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.