A BIG Test For Defensive Growth Before The Bye For The Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins search for answers as passing struggles spark accountability across the roster. Can a culture of ownership turn things around before it’s too late?

New York Jets and Miami Dolphins clash with both teams seeking to rewrite their struggling seasons. Can David Bailey’s explosive pass rush or Garrett Wilson’s playmaking ignite the Jets, or will Miami’s new core of rookies finally put it all together after their bye week? With both clubs navigating coaching scrutiny and injury woes—Breece Hall’s potential return looms large while Dolphin Caleb Douglas looks to spark the offense—the stakes at MetLife have never felt higher.

Miami Dolphins face crucial offseason spending decisions as 2027 looms. Can they maintain their draft-and-develop identity while meeting the NFL’s cash spending floor? Kyle Crabbs examines Miami’s salary cap reality, highlighting just 35% of next year’s cap committed and why significant free agency moves—including potential splash contracts—are all but inevitable.

The bye week is over, and the Miami Dolphins are turning their attention to the New York Jets and their first AFC East game of the season. On today’s Dolphins Squad Show, GRIES, Kyle Crabbs, Jeff Zgonina and Wes Goldberg break down what Miami needs to improve now: generating pressure and sacks, getting off the field on third down, forcing turnovers, protecting the football, creating explosive plays and eliminating drive-killing penalties.

The Miami Dolphins have officially made a change on their worst-performing unit. After weeks of speculation and a tough bit of feedback from Jeff Hafley, special teams will look different in Week 7. Plus, Zach Sieler dishes on the latest round of trade deadline rumors and a young undrafted rookie makes the most of his big opportunity.