Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) sits next to associate athletic trainer Naohisa Inoue as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury during the second half of an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium.
PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO
dsantiago@miamiherald.com
The Miami Dolphins won their first game of the season - but at a cost.
Miami beat the New York Jets 27-21 but lost star wideout Tyreek Hill to a serious knee injury.
It overshadowed a night where tight end Darren Waller caught two touchowns in his first game with the Dolphins, the defense forced three turnovers and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa did not turn it over.
The Miami Dolphins rush the field for their NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (6) reacts as he makes his way onto the field before playing against the New York Jets in their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) winds up to throw as guard Larry Borom (79) blocks New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts after picking up a first down during the first half of an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins fans cheer for their team as they play against the New York Jets in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) tackles New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) hands the ball to running back Braelon Allen (0) in the first half of their NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones (23) forces a fumble on New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones (23) celebrates with linebacker Matthew Judon (8) after forcing a fumble by New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) reacts after fumbling the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a catch during the first half of an NFL game against the New York Jets on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball as New York Jets safety Tony Adams (22) tries to tackle him in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (6) runs with the ball as New York Jets safety Andre Cisco (8) tries to stop him in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass in the first half of his NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates after catching a pass in the first half of his NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane (28) runs with the ball as New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) defends in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) hands off to running back Ollie Gordon II (31) during the first half of an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) prepares to throws under pressure from New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) during the first half of an NFL game Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates in the enzone against the against the New York Jets during their NFL game in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates in the enzone against the against the New York Jets during their NFL game in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to throw the ball in the first half of his NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a touchdown pass as New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) defends in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) hauls in a touchdown pass as New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) defends during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a touchdown pass as New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) defends in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against New York Jets Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson (25) causes New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) to fumble in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) recovers a fumble as New York Jets offensive tackle Armand Membou (70) defends in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) celebrates with defensive back Cornell Armstrong (38) after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) celebrates with teammates after picking up a fumble against the New York Jets during their NFL game in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the ball as New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) defends in the first half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) on a pass receptipn in the first half in an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates with tight end Darren Waller (83) after a first down during the first half of an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) kneels beside wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) as Hill prepares to be carted off the field after suffering an injury during the second half of an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is carted off after an injury in the second half of the NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) sits next to associate athletic trainer Naohisa Inoue as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury during the second half of an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonah Savaiinaea (72) blocks New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the second half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with center Aaron Brewer (55) after scoring his second touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
A Miami Dolphins cheerleader performs as their team plays against the New York Jets in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after scoring his second touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (31) carries the ball as New York Jets defensive tackle Jay Tufele (78) moves in to defend during the second half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane (28) runs with the ball as New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) tries to tackle him in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins running back de'von Achane (28) celebrates with offensive tackle Patrick Paul (52) and guard Larry Borom (79) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) after a second-half play against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) celebrates with teammates during the second half of an NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) celebrates with outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) after they stopped a play against the New York Jets in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
A Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform as their team plays against the New York Jets in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas (26) and Cornell Armstrong (38) reacts during the game against the New York Jets in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
The Miami Dolphins gesture at the line of scrimmage during the game against the New York Jets in their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) battles the Miami Dolphins defense for yardage in the second half during their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) looks to pass the ball as center Josh Myers (71) holds Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) forces Miami Dolphins running back de'von Achane (28) to fumble the ball in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill (89) is tackled by New York Jets safety Andre Cisco (8) in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins fans show their support during the NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) greets New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) after their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel runs off the field after his team’s 27-21 victory over the New York Jets in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) joins in a team prayer circle after their NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) reacts after the Dolphins defeat the New York Jets during their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, September 29, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Patrick Paul (52) walks off the field after his team’s 27-21 victory over the New York Jets in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field after his NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) greets fans while leaving the field after a 27-21 win over the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO dsantiago@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published September 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM.
John Devine has worked with the Miami Herald since 1996. He has worked as a Broward sports editor, Broward news editor, assistant sports editor and deputy sports editor before he became executive sports editor in 2021.
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