The matchup, availability timeline, your prediction, and postgame numbers.
Year one of the Jeff Hafley era — the roster, the schedule, and what the numbers expect. Everything about the current season in one place.
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Leading Miami
Six players selected to lead the Dolphins this season.
#2 · QB
Malik Willis#28 · RB
De'Von Achane#55 · C
Aaron Brewer#52 · OT
Patrick Paul#92 · DT
Zach Sieler#20 · LB
Jordyn BrooksThrough September 19, 2026
Miami game designations: Reese Taylor — Out; Rob Beal Jr. — Doubtful; Kyle Louis — Questionable; Willie Gay Jr. — Questionable. Francisco Mauigoa is out (quadricep). Joseph Ossai is out (ankle). Max Mitchell is out (concussion). Breece Hall is questionable (quadricep). Dylan Parham is questionable (knee). Kene Nwangwu is questionable (knee). Final inactives are a separate game-day announcement.
Dolphins · 2026 week 7Miami finished 28–25 at New York Jets. The Game Day Hub brings together the result and available player stats.
Dolphins · season scheduleMiami named Malik Willis, De'Von Achane, Aaron Brewer, Patrick Paul, Zach Sieler and Jordyn Brooks its 2026 team captains. Willis, Achane and Paul are first-time captains.
Dolphins · September 7Miami has 53 active players and 15 on the practice squad. Liam Anderson and Jaylin Simpson were promoted as Ronnie Harrison Jr. and Kyle Louis moved to IR. Cal Adomitis joined the practice squad.
Dolphins · roster and transactionsOTC now lists $8.3M in space and $182.6M in dead money. OTC’s roster classifications lag the latest club moves, so these figures remain a dated accounting snapshot.
OverTheCap · checked September 19Miami elevated Clelin Ferrell and Max Llewellyn for Week 2 after Chop Robinson was ruled out with a concussion. Temporary elevations are separate from the standard 53-player roster and Sunday’s final inactives.
Dolphins · September 19Miami now lists 6 players on IR and 2 on reserve/PUP after Louis moved to IR September 16 and Harrison September 19. The issued depth chart still lists them; roster status takes precedence for availability.
Dolphins · official rosterDepth chart, positional composition, injuries, and the full coaching staff. 53 active, 8 on IR or PUP.
Track Miami's official practice participation and game-status designations for each matchup.
Preseason finished 0-3 after the 17–12 finale loss to Atlanta; the full regular-season slate follows.
Miami opens at Las Vegas on September 13 against Kirk Cousins, then travels to San Francisco before the home opener against Kansas City. The first five weeks include three road games, followed by a Week 6 bye. The regular-season record is still 0–0; the 0–3 preseason is separate.
| Wk | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Las Vegas Raiders | Sep 13 |
| 2 | at San Francisco 49ers | Sep 20 |
| 3 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Sep 27 |
| 4 | at Minnesota Vikings | Oct 4 |
| 5 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Oct 11 |
| 6 | Bye week | — |
| 7 | at New York Jets | Oct 25 |
| 8 | vs New England Patriots | Nov 1 |
| 9 | vs Detroit Lions | Nov 8 |
| 10 | at Indianapolis Colts | Nov 15 |
| 11 | at Buffalo Bills | Nov 22 |
| 12 | vs New York Jets | Nov 29 |
| 13 | at Denver Broncos | Dec 6 |
| 14 | vs Chicago Bears | Dec 13 |
| 15 | at Green Bay Packers | Dec 20 |
| 16 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | Dec 27 |
| 17 | vs Buffalo Bills | Jan 3 |
| 18 | at New England Patriots | Jan 9-10 |
Schedule reviewed September 7, 2026. The 4.5-win market total and projected schedule ranking are from reporting dated August 17, 2026, not a live quote. Games remain subject to flex scheduling.
2026 week 7
Miami game designations: Reese Taylor — Out; Rob Beal Jr. — Doubtful; Kyle Louis — Questionable; Willie Gay Jr. — Questionable.
The latest transactions of the Hafley rebuild.
The offseason teardown left $182.6M in dead money — 61% of the salary cap paying players who are no longer on the roster, and more than the active roster itself costs.
Roster as of September 19, 2026 (53 active, 15 practice squad, 8 reserve) · cap as of September 19, 2026 (OTC snapshot).