As the Miami Dolphins are bound for a second straight game without veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick due to his calf injury, they may be giving rookie Dante Trader Jr. another shot in the versatile nickel role he played last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

All eight of the Miami Dolphins rookies are contributing in 2025, with varied success. But there is some optimism, including on Quinn Ewers.

Prop bet predictions from Sun Sentinel writers before the Dolphins’ game against the Bucs include Darren Waller, De’Von Achane and Cade Otton.

The first step to a successful offseason for the Miami Dolphins is going to be rooted in changing up the budget in 2026. Miami has, since 2020, been among the NFL's top-12 teams in cash spending each and every year.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs for Sunday's critical game against the Miami Dolphins. Tampa coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Wirfs has been ruled out of this week's road game due to a toe injury he sustained in last week's 23-20 loss at the Carolina Panthers.

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 fans aren't sure the enormous cost to move up for Fernando Mendoza in the NFL Draft would be worth it.

A strong performance by Miami in its home finale vs. Tampa Bay could go a long way toward soothing fans’ frustrations after back-to-back lopsided losses.

The first test will be Sunday, when the Buccaneers (7-8) close their road slate against the Miami Dolphins (6-9). The Dolphins were eliminated from the playoffs after their loss at Pittsburgh two weeks ago and will start rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers for the second consecutive game.