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A look at the Miami Dolphins before the 2025 season started

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The collected articles all track how the Miami Dolphins constantly adjust their roster to address injuries, performance, and new signings. They highlight how the team manages absences, explores free agent markets, and responds to shifting needs.

In recent moves, Miami added new starters at right guard and backup quarterback, while exploring options for cornerback and linebacker. After releasing veteran cornerback Mike Hilton and tight end Pharoah Brown, the team leaned on rookies and signed players to fill depth. The loss of Austin Jackson and James Daniels to injuries forced the team to shift Kion Smith and Larry Borom into starting roles on the offensive line. The Dolphins also elevated Riley Patterson as kicker and Jeff Wilson Jr. as running back to address game-day shortages. Amid all this, Miami looks at both the waiver wire and trade market to strengthen key positions and prepare for upcoming games.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, left, and Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, right, on the field before the start of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguar s at Hard Rock Stadium. By Al Diaz

NO. 1: DOLPHINS DAY 2 FREE AGENCY UPDATES NO BOSA; FIVE STRIKE DEALS, CONTRACT TWIST, GRIER ANGLE

Live updates on what’s happening on Day 2 of Miami Dolphins free agency | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks with linebacker Channing Tindall (41) during Organized Team Activities at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By Photo by Matias J. Ocner

NO. 2: EXPLORING THE DOLPHINS’ MOST DIFFICULT ROSTER DECISIONS. AND PERSONNEL NUGGETS

Quick hits and thoughts as the Dolphins prepare for the third and final week of preseason, culminating in Thursday’s joint practice with the Jaguars in Miami Gardens and Saturday’s preseason finale against Jacksonville at Hard Rock Stadium (7 p.m., CBS 4). | Published August 17, 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 wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches the ball during a team practice session at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By Photo by Matias J. Ocner

NO. 4: NFL LOOKING INTO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HILL. AND NEWS FROM DOLPHINS LOCKER ROOM

The NFL is looking into allegations of domestic violence against Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, a league spokesman told The Miami Herald on Wednesday. | Published September 10, 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 LOSE AUSTIN JACKSON, MAKE FOUR ROSTER MOVES. AND HILL UPDATE, PERSONNEL NOTES

The Dolphins have now lost the entire right side of their offensive line after only one week of the regular season. | Published September 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel walks the sideline before an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO

NO. 6: DOLPHINS’ MCDANIEL, WEAVER ADDRESS PERSONNEL. AND MCDANIEL ON ‘BASELESS’ RUMORS

Except for safety Elijah Campbell, the Dolphins will have every player on their 53-man roster available when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday (1 p.m., CBS 4). | Published October 17, 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.