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Let's roll it back to the start of the Dolphins' season. Here are 4 takeaways

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The Miami Dolphins are winding up a disappointing season with a rookie quarterback and other challenges.

Let's go back to the start of the season to see what players, coaches and experts were saying.

Check out that coverage below.

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 cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates his interception with teammates in the second half vs. the Las Vegas Raiders during their NFL game in Miami Gardens, Florida on Sunday, November 17, 2024. By Al Diaz

NO. 2: COTE: DOLPHINS GAMBLE ON WALLER AFTER RAMSEY & SMITH FOR FITZPATRICK WAS NET LOSS | OPINION

Dolphins rolled dice Tuesday on tight end Darren Waller after Monday’s trade of Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh for Minkah Fitzpatrick was a net loss for Miami as the pressure builds on Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier entering the 2025 season. | Published June 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

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. 3: 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

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (90) speaks to head coach Mike McDaniel during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. By SAM NAVARRO

NO. 4: DOLPHINS’ FIRST-ROUND PICK GRANT ON HIS PLAY: ‘I’M PRETTY UNHAPPY’. THE FALLOUT

The plaudits poured in moments after the Dolphins selected Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant 13th overall in April’s draft. | Published September 28, 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.