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Here are 5 things we were talking about before the Miami Dolphins season

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Remember when the Miami Dolphins were 0-0?

That was before the season, when we were talking about the roster, injuries and strategy.

Here's a reminder of how the season shaped up.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) prepares to pass the ball to wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during the second half of their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. By David Santiago

NO. 1: THE MIAMI DOLPHINS 2025 SCHEDULE REVEALED WITH FIVE PRIME TIME GAMES

The Dolphins’ five prime time games will come against the Bills, Jets, Commanders, Steelers and Bengals. | Published May 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II

Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill (89) runs for yardage as New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) defends in the first half of their NFL football game at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

NO. 2: DOLPHINS FACE CONUNDRUM AT TIGHT END. AND ANOTHER ‘24 INTERNAL ISSUE REVEALED

Some quick Dolphins notes and thoughts on their only off day this week: | Published July 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins cornerback Mike Hilton (38) catches a pass during drills. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 3: DOLPHINS CUT HILTON, DOZEN OTHERS. AND AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR 6 INJURED PLAYERS

The Dolphins began the process of paring their roster by releasing more than a dozen players Monday, including veteran cornerback Mike Hilton and veteran tight end Pharoah Brown. | Published August 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks to reporters before an NFL football joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Miami Dolphins Training Camp in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 4: DOLPHINS’ MCDANIEL UPDATES TYREEK HILL STATUS, TWO NEW RUNNING BACKS AND NEW CB

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, who has been dealing with an oblique injury, remains on track to play in the regular-season opener Sept. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and chairman of the board/managing general partner Stephen M. Ross on the field before the NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. By AL DIAZ

NO. 5: AN EARLY LOOK AT SOME COLLEGE PLAYERS THAT DOLPHINS SHOULD KEEP AN EYE ON

A six-pack of Dolphins notes on a Thursday: | Published October 16, 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.