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The Miami Dolphins are at a crossroads: How the team got to this point

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The Dolphins have parted ways with their general manager. Let's take a look at the beginning of the season to see what would unfold.

These updates from our coverage focus on roster changes, depth adjustments and managing injuries. Each article tracks how the team addresses gaps and setbacks before the season.

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniels attend the game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, May 6, 2023. By Al Diaz

NO. 1: WHERE DOLPHINS ROSTER AND DEPTH CHART STAND AT EVERY POSITION AND HOW TO FILL NEEDS

A look at Miami Dolphins depth chart at every position a week into free agency. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins guard Aaron Brewer (55) points as Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) waits for the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Sep. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fl.

NO. 2: ONE PLEASANT SURPRISE OF THIS DOLPHINS SEASON, THE CONCERN AGAINST ARIZONA AND NOTES

Center Aaron Brewer makes major strides in this area of his game. And Dolphins news and notes. | Published October 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins cornerback Storm Duck (36) arrives for practice during OTA’s “Organized Team Activities,” at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 3: DOLPHINS STOCK REPORT (DAY 10): STORM DUCK LOCKING DOWN STARTING SPOT

One of the few mysteries of training camp centers around which three cornerbacks will become starters in 2025 for the Miami Dolphins. | Published August 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) screams to the sky after a play during the second half of a football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 4: SIGHTS, SOUNDS FROM FIRST DAY IN DOLPHINS LOCKER ROOM. AN INTERESTING REVELATION

Sights, sounds and snapshots from the media’s first day in the Dolphins locker-room since early January: | Published August 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Riley Patterson (37) kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. By Brett Davis

NO. 5: DOLPHINS MAKE TWO ROSTER MOVES TO FILL PRESSING NEEDS VS. COLTS. THE FALLOUT

The Dolphins filled two immediate needs on Saturday by elevating kicker Riley Patterson and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. | Published September 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins guard Jonah Savaiinaea (72) walks off the field after the Indianapolis Colts defeat the Dolphins 33-8 in an NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, September 7, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 6: DOLPHINS DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE WITH SAVAIINAEA. WHAT EVERYONE IS DOING ABOUT IT

No sweeping conclusions should be drawn about any rookie offensive linemen after their first three NFL games. | Published September 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins linebacker K.J. Britt (3) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (94) rush the field with teammates before the start of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, August 23, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 7: KELLY: DOLPHINS FORTIFIED ROSTER LAST WEEK, BOOSTING MANY AREAS OF CONCERN | OPINION

The Miami Dolphins’ roster received a couple of substantial upgrades last week, which fortified the team’s depth in weak areas on the 2025 roster. | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks on before an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Indianapolis. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 8: DOLPHINS’ MCDANIEL UPDATES INJURIES, ROSS TALK, CULTURE, OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS

Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson, who missed Sunday’s game because of a toe injury, has “a shot” to return after his required four weeks on injured reserve, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday. | Published September 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

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.