Overview
- Jeff Hafley said the team's 2026 success will not be measured by wins and losses but by how much players develop and by the identity and effort they show on the field.
- The Dolphins completed a pronounced offseason teardown, moving on from multiple longtime starters and adding a large 2026 draft class to create a youth-first roster.
- Miami has installed Malik Willis as its starting quarterback after cutting ties with Tua Tagovailoa, a change tied to the broader roster reset.
- The team finished preseason and is making final roster choices before Week 1, and outside analysts and sportsbooks have set low immediate expectations for Miami this season.
- The rebuild responds to a 7-10 2025 season and two straight missed playoffs, with the current approach trading short-term wins for long-term culture and personnel development.