2026 Miami Dolphins season

The 2026 season marks the 57th year for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL) and their 61st season overall. It will also be the beginning of a new era under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. Coming off a 7–10 finish, Miami aims to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence, end their 17 year AFC East title drought, and snap a 25-season drought without a playoff victory. The season will feature significant roster changes, as it will be the first since (/wiki/2019MiamiDolphinsseason) without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was released and signed with the Atlanta Falcons. It will also mark the first season since (/wiki/2020MiamiDolphinsseason) without wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, following his trade to the Denver Broncos, and the first since (/wiki/2021MiamiDolphinsseason) without Tyreek Hill, who was released.

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2026 Miami Dolphins season

Offseason

Head coach

On January 8, 2026, the Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel after four seasons. On January 19, 2026, the Dolphins hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their new head coach.

General manager

On October 31, 2025, the Dolphins parted ways with Chris Grier after ten seasons. Grier's tenure in Miami included notable draft picks such as Laremy Tunsil, Xavien Howard, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Mike Gesicki, Jerome Baker, Durham Smythe, Jason Sanders, Christian Wilkins, Andrew Van Ginkel, Tua Tagovailoa, Austin Jackson, Jaylen Waddle and Jaelan Phillips.

On January 9, 2026, the Dolphins hired former Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager.

Draft

2026 Miami Dolphins season

<table><thead><tr><th>Round</th><th>Selection</th><th>Player</th><th>Position</th><th>College</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>11</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>From Broncos</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>43</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>75</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>87</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>From Texans</td></tr><tr><td>90</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>From Broncos</td></tr><tr><td>94</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>From Eagles</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>111</td><td>Traded to the Denver Broncos</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>130</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>From Broncos</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>151</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>192</td><td>Traded to the New York Giants</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>227</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Preseason

2026 Miami Dolphins season

The Dolphins' preseason opponents and schedule will be announced in the spring.

Regular season

2026 opponents

Listed below are the Dolphins' opponents for (/wiki/2026NFLseason). Exact dates and times will be announced in the spring.

<table><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Home</th><th>Away</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Division opponents (AFC East)</td><td>Buffalo Bills New England Patriots New York Jets</td></tr><tr><td>Conference opponents (AFC West)</td><td>Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers</td><td>Denver Broncos Las Vegas Raiders</td></tr><tr><td>Conference opponents (based on 2025 division placement)</td><td>Cincinnati Bengals</td><td>Indianapolis Colts</td></tr><tr><td>Interconference opponents (NFC North)</td><td>Chicago Bears Detroit Lions</td><td>Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings</td></tr><tr><td>Interconference opponent (based on 2025 division placement)</td><td>No game</td><td>San Francisco 49ers</td></tr></tbody></table>