Saturday, July 11, 2026

NY Giants news: New York right to move on from star defensive tackles

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A recent ranking from ESPN has raised an issue that splits New York Giants fans — should Big Blue traded away two of the league’s top seven defensive tackles?

The former Giants stars in question— Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence — were named No. 1 and 7, respectively, on a list compiled using input from NFL executive, coaches, and scouts. BBV’s Ed Valentine makes the case that yes, in fact the Giants made the right decision in both cases:

[Williams] was a 29-year-old player who had always been good but rarely great. He also looked like a player who had begun to decline…Faced with the choice of paying Williams or moving on, the Giants moved on. They got a second-round pick that turned into Tyler Nubin, a fifth-round pick that turned into Marcus Mbow, and the financial flexibility to trade for Brian Burns, a star player who is four years younger. They made out just fine.

As for Lawrence, Valentine notes he wanted out:

Lawrence received a one-year, $28 million extension after his trade to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Giants, I have been told by a reliable source, offered Lawrence more years and dollars than that. He did not want the Giants’ money. He wanted to be elsewhere. The Giants obliged. They ended up with the 10th pick in the draft in return and used it to select Francis Mauigoa, thus fortifying their offensive line.

Today’s Giant news

7 big questions ahead of NFL training camp | SB Nation

Are the Giants for real? This might be a question we can’t answer until the season really begins, but the first step is seeing how this young team progresses under John Harbaugh. Landing Harbs was a mammoth get for the G-Men, and following the NFL Draft they boast one of the scariest pass rushes in the league, if they can put it all together.

The Giants open their training camp in West Virginia with an eye on bonding and team building. That will be a crucial first step to see if these players can buy into the Harbaugh philosophy, and whether or not that translates on the field. If this all comes together then the Giants could be legitimate NFC East contenders, if not — well, it’ll be another disappointing season.

Rings always talk the loudest

Are NY Giants tight ends as good as John Harbaugh says? | The Record

Likely’s presence changes how the Giants will play schematically. He could see a lot of time in the slot with Johnson in the traditional tight end role. The 6-foot-4, 241-pound Likely had a down season in 2025, catching only 27 passes for 307 yards and a touchdown.

The off-script plays that Dart is so good at outside the pocket and on the move fit Likely’s game, too. He thrived with Lamar Jackson in that aspect of the passing attack. What Harbaugh has done with the offensive coaching staff with the Giants: it’s as if he paid attention to the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the coaches he hired and fit them together to balance each other out. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy’s strength is in innovative design of the offense, drawing from the Andy Reid playbook.

5 NFL players set to return in 2026 after missing all of last season | PFF

WR Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants. Beckham’s stint with Miami two years ago was a very forgettable one. He caught only nine passes for 55 yards across nine games, culminating in a career-worst 50.1 PFF receiving grade and 0.52 yards per route run. However, the former star was a reliable contributor for John Harbaugh’s Ravens in 2023 with a 77.0 receiving mark and 2.5% drop rate.

The two-time All-Pro being back in blue for the first time since 2018 is nostalgic in and of itself, but he should also have a legitimate shot at being a meaningful option in the passing game. With wideout Malik Nabers still recovering from an ACL and meniscus tear, Beckham is now part of a receiving corps that seems to lack every-down difference-makers through the first few weeks. It remains to be seen how effective the 33-year-old can still be in 2026, but targets are there to be seized from Jaxson Dart in New York.

20 Questions in 20 Days: Rookies to watch | Giants.com

John Schmeelk: Colton Hood, a second-round pick, will compete over the summer for playing time as an outside cornerback with Greg Newsome II and Deonte Banks. He wants to press wide receivers and be physical near the line of scrimmage. Third-round pick Malachi Fields will also compete for playing time as an outside wide receiver. At 6-4 1/2 and 217 pounds, he is the team’s biggest wide receiver and should be able to win down the field. He has already made a handful of incredible catches, some one-handed, during spring practice.

Predicting Every NFL Team’s Biggest Bust of the 2026 NFL Season | Bleacher Report

CB Greg Newsome II. The New York Giants signed Greg Newsome II to a one-year, $8 million deal. Big Blue should’ve used that cap space on another free-agent cornerback or a position of need. After three years of solid coverage with the Cleveland Browns, Newsome has struggled as a pass defender. Over the last two seasons, he’s allowed  nine touchdowns and passer ratings above 100.  

It’s worth noting that Cleveland traded Newsome to the Jacksonville Jaguars last October. He gave up five touchdowns and allowed a 107.5 passer rating in 12 outings with the Jaguars. If he doesn’t break out of a coverage funk, the Giants will have their newly signed $8 million cornerback on the sideline for most of the season.

The most interesting stories on and off the field you missed this NFL offseason | The Athletic

No one is staying booked and busy like quarterback Jameis Winston. The Giants veteran backup is working as a FIFA World Cup Correspondent for Fox Sports, and he’s been traveling the country as he intermingles with soccer fans. He’s been knighted by England fans, hung out with a goat in honor of Lionel Messi, found himself in the orange Dutch army and even helped Japanese fans clean up the stadium post-match. All that in addition to his work as the Giants’ backup, where he’s also spoken up after controversy. All this and the Giants veterans don’t report to training camp until late July!

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘Hey, listen, they got roles in the league, man’

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We so back the Knicks even played basketball yesterday.

It was a Summerbeating at the hands of the Neighbor Nets, but that’s the only place Brooklyn can beat New York these days.

Here’s the latest from Las Vegas.

T.J. Saint

On Tyler Nickel:

“I’ve been most impressed with Nickel’s defense.”

On Mohamed Diawara, Pacome Dadiet, and the Summer League opener:

“I think they struggled a little bit. We talk about responding to adversity, we got to respond to adversity. They have to respond to adversity tomorrow. They struggled a little bit. They let little things affect them on the defensive end and then it kind of snowballed. So we got to be better. It’s on those two guys and Dillon Jones and me to be better.”

Mohamed Diawara

On the last few weeks after winning the NBA championship:

“I went straight, straight to the gym because I knew that I had some work to do. So, I mean, a little bit of fun, a little bit of break, but right back to work. I got after it like two days after the parade and everything. So, yeah, a lot, a lot of work.”

On re-signing with the Knicks:

“I had a great season with the Knicks. We just won the title, so I didn’t have anything to do anywhere else. So yeah, for sure, I was happy to be back.”

On how his offseason approach has changed after one NBA season:

“Yeah, a little bit. Now I know that I’m physically going to be more ready, more consistent at the two-point shots. So, yeah, I know that my summer was way different now, but I know a little bit better.”

Clarifying his free agency comments:

“I just said that I wouldn’t have taken up free agency. After the parade, I just really liked the work and was thinking about the Summer League, I didn’t even think about the free agency.”

On his Summer League performance:

“I got to do way better. I think the level that we take back is, like, a little way better. I can play like I played today, and just be better than last game.”

On Mitchell Robinson’s mentorship:

“He’s a great guy, great player, great person. I enjoyed the run here this season, and I look forward to play against him next year.”

Tyler Nickel

On joining the defending NBA champions:

“Yeah, I mean, it’s crazy, like, how fast everything happens. But, you know, hearing my name, obviously, I was super excited. Obviously, a championship organization. I thought it was perfect. It’s a perfect situation to see what they’re all about and the standard that they hold everybody to in the program. I think that’s perfect to be around.”

On what the Knicks see in him:

“That’s really hard to say right now. I’m not going to speak on it because I can’t really specify what they see in me, but I’ll let you close out that.”

On entering the Summer League with nerves:

“Of course, yeah. As a kid, you know, you dream about being in the NBA. So this is obviously one of the stepping stones of being in the league. So it’s definitely something—if you didn’t have nerves, you don’t care. So definitely some nerves going through it, but then once you get to playing, it’s a basketball game.”

On whether he models his game after anyone:

“I’ve just been playing for a couple years, I believe. I feel like I’m a mix of some different styles. My size and strength and shooting ability, I feel really comfortable shooting off the move. So, like, a Duncan Robinson, Max Strus, Sam Hauser… but then, I have my own type of, like, just way of being. So it’s kind of like a mix of a lot of people, but also myself.”

On only mentioning white players as his comps:

“Hey, listen, they got roles in the league, man.”

On whether Friday was the first time he talked to Mikal Bridges and Miles McBride, who attended the game:

“Yeah, it was my first time seeing them being around. They seem like really good dudes, and I’m excited to know them better.”

On choosing No. 55 with the Knicks:

“I’ve also always been five, ever since high school. In college, I had to not be five a couple times just because it was taken. But five has been my number. People back home will call me T-Nick, which is my nickname, but a lot of people call me T-Five. So just five has always been me. So then when 55 was available, I was like, ‘I can’t get five, so 55 is cool.’”

Josh Hart

On Tyler Nickel’s Summer League debut:

“55 got a chop.”

Julius Randle

On the similarities between joining the Nets and joining the Knicks:

“There’s definitely similarities for sure. Each [situation] is different. It has its own different challenges. I’m definitely ready to step up to this one. This will be exciting. But it’s definitely similar.

“And for me, I have a lot more experience now than I did when I was that player. So I feel like from a leadership standpoint, I can help a lot more, just being through it and having that experience.”

On his conversations with Nets coach Jordi Fernandez:

“They’re really excited to have me here. Jordi [Fernandez] is really excited. He feels like going into every game, we’ve got a chance to win every single game. To have that confidence from your coach is amazing. … I get to come in and be a leader, show guys how to be a pro.

“We’re coming in trying to win. It’s as simple as that. However we can help give the younger guys experience and confidence and help them fast-track or whatever it is to contribute to winning basketball, that’s really all that matters. All I care about, at the end of the day, is winning, and I know that’s what those guys care about. If I can help give them that experience, great.”

On his playmaking:

“I really enjoy getting guys going: pushing the pace, kick-aheads, opening the floor, getting to the paint, spraying the basketball. It’s about us building our chemistry, knowing where guys like the ball, what spots they want the ball in, guys understanding me and what I’m looking for. It’s going to be fun.”

On trade rumors and joining Brooklyn:

“It feels great to be here. It’s a great opportunity. It’s a city I’m already really familiar with; it’s a situation that I’m familiar with. Then, there’s a lot of talent.

“As far as the trade stuff, man, I’m 13 years in, bro. I played in New York already; so you hear that stuff all the time. I’m used to that. It just is what it is. You ride the wave of it. At the end of the day, I’m playing basketball and I’m doing what I love for a living. So, it’s all I ask for.”



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49ers News: 60 days until the season opener

SANTA CLARA, CA - JUNE 03: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on June 3, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Jerry Rice talks 49ers: Mike Evans addition, De’Zhaun Stribling, 2026 expectations
“Just throw it up,” Rice said. “Throw it up because he’s got that big frame. He’s going to be able to go up and attack the football. So, once you’re in the end zone, just throw that thing up, like ‘Alley-Oop’ (R.C. Owens) back in the day. Just throw it up and let him go get it, and he’s capable of doing that.”

Andrew Whitworth questions 49ers’ confidence in drafting an offensive tackle
“I think, to me, it does scream that maybe they just don’t have a lot of confidence in their ability to select the right one,” Whitworth told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area this week at the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe.

When you’re going to allocate a first-round pick or a second-round pick on an offensive lineman, a lot of people love that theory, but you better be damn good at picking it,” Whitworth said. “Because when you hit on an offensive lineman, it could be unbelievable for your franchise early in the draft, because a great offensive line, a great D-line is the story to successful football teams….You draft an unproductive lineman, you are cooked because now you’re getting a second-, third-, fourth-tier lineman who’s going to have to play because the money you allocated for this guy is worthless,” Whitworth said. “And now, your team is going to struggle because you’re not going to get quality reps out of a guy. So, you can both shoot your team forward and really set yourself back when you miss on offensive linemen.”

Alex Highsmith to the 49ers? Steelers reporter suggests trade proposal
“Highsmith’s absence from mandatory minicamp coupled with Nick Herbig’s massive extension have led many, including myself, to believe the Steelers could look for a trade partner sooner than later,” Vasquez explained. “The 49ers could desperately use another edge rusher to pair with Nick Bosa, and the Steelers may be one of the few teams with talent at the position to spare.”

Why ‘There’s no logical reason to expect the 49ers’ injury plague to extend into a third year’
“The 49ers added bigger bodies at receiver in Mike Evans and De’Zhaun Stribling. The same is true for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, who comes in with as clean a health bill as it gets for a pro.”



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Friday, July 10, 2026

NY Giants news: Scouting Arvell Reese as a linebacker; last chance for four draft picks

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When Arvell Reese dropped into the Giants lap, John Harbaugh immediately declared that he would be used as an inside linebacker.  

BBV’s Chris Pflum pre-draft evaluation centered on edge defender and not a linebacker. Pflum went back into Reese’s tape to evaluate him purely as a linebacker. He concluded:

The Giants will have to be careful to avoid putting too much on Reese too soon and force him to wear too many hats. However, he showed an aptitude for processing a significant amount of information in [Ohio State University’s] defense, so he might be able to handle more than the average rookie.

Reese’s length, athleticism, processing, strength, and spatial awareness all give him a very high upside as an off-ball linebacker. His upside as a blitzer should allow a dangerous Giants’ pass rush to be even more fearsome, even as he needs to hone his game in that area… it’ll be absolutely fascinating to see how a coach with as diverse a background as Dennard Wilson uses Reese.

Let us know if you agree with Chris.

Now, let’s get to more Giants headlines.

Today’s Giants news

Giants training camp preview: One thought on Reese, Reader and every player on defense | The Athletic

Abdul Carter. Carter’s rookie season is a study in the box score vs. advanced stats. The box score shows an underwhelming 4.5 sacks (a half sack through the first 12 games), but the advanced stats reveal a disruptive presence who had the most quick pressures (a pressure in under 2.5 seconds) and ranked 11th among edge defenders in total pressures. The eye test lined up with the advanced stats, as Carter displayed an explosiveness off the edge that suggests a breakout second season is coming. The key will be Carter becoming more committed to doing everything it takes to be a great player, something he started to do late last season after multiple benchings for missing meetings.

Jaxson Dart watching his high school film

Outlook for Each 2026 NFL 1st-Round Pick Heading into Training Camp | Bleacher Report

10. Francis Mauigoa, G, New York Giants Initial Role: Starting RG. The New York Giants used their second first-round draft pick on Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa. The 2025 consensus All-American was the second-ranked interior lineman on the final B/R board but was also deemed the draft’s best run blocker at the position.

Mauigoa, it would seem, wasted little time solidifying himself as a starter for the Giants. Barring a major setback in camp, Mauigoa will be a Week 1 starter for the Giants.

Which NY Giants position group is most boom or bust heading into 2026? | The Record

But if we truly appreciate how Harbaugh wants this offense to set the tone, there is going to be a tremendous burden placed on the backfield that still has something to prove. Saying there is concern is not to say this can’t be a talented group with Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy at the top with Motor Singletary as a solid reserve.

If Skattebo delivers on that promise, with Tracy expanding his game as well, the Giants won’t have anything to worry about. The question Harbaugh must be prepared to not only answer, but find a counter solution: what if they don’t? This is a huge part of the puzzle, which means Skattebo and Tracy will play enormous roles in the success of this offense.

The Giants don’t need Jaxson Dart to prove his toughness anymore | New York Post

Brian Callahan, the new Giants quarterbacks coach, supplied a one-word response to the statement that Jaxson Dart “ran a lot” last season.

Callahan nodded in agreement then said, “Well” then adding “He’s already proved that, so we can kind of move on from that, I think.”

Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL defensive tackles for 2026 | ESPN.com

Two former Giants were ranked in the Top 10 for the best interior game-wreckers based on votes from league executives, scouts and coaches:  Seattle Seahawk Leonard Williams at No. 1 and Cincinnati Bengal Dexter Lawrence II at No. 7.

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LeBron Watch 2026: Everyone in Northeast Ohio seems to know someone who knows something

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You hear weird rumors when you work in basketball. That seems to be especially true if you cover the Cleveland Cavaliers and the subject of those rumors is LeBron James.

Back in March, I had a friend tell me that LeBron was coming back because he heard from someone, who knows a dentist, and that dentist said the James family booked appointments for later that winter. That friend swears on the story, but there’s obviously no way to actually back that up.

This rumor certainly isn’t one to put any stock in. Yet, it’s the type of thing you hear repeated around Northeast Ohio. LeBron has just been in the community for too long to avoid things like this. Everyone seems to know someone who knows someone else who claims to know what’s actually happening. None of it is worth reporting or believing from serious basketball insiders. But maybe there is some kernel of truth in it after all.

Let’s get into some of what people on the streets are saying in this massive game of telephone.

First, we have the baker from Cleveland’s Little Italy who told everyone back in May that LeBron was coming back because Charles Oakley told him that’s what Maverick Carter told him.

Then, we have the personal trainer turned artist Joshua Teplitz, who called LeBron’s return in 2014, saying he’s going to do so again.

The next one isn’t from Northeast Ohio. A New York Jets podcaster, Tony Vegas, said that his brother-in-law golfed with Bronny and told him LeBron was coming back to Cleveland. Vegas has since taken the tweets down due to being “yelled at.”

Returning to Northeast Ohio, someone told Emmett Golden of ESPN Cleveland that James was coming back. This person also told Golden of LeBron’s broken hand in the 2018 Finals, so maybe they actually are connected.

Then there was the infamous Cupcake Lady from 2014. Now they run Poke Fresh Ohio in Canton. They said LeBron was coming back, but with Bronny and Draymond Green as well. However, they then walked it back, saying they were just joking.

These aren’t the only ones that are floating around out there. I’ve heard stuff about local golf club pros confirming the return, rumblings from the local youth sports scene, and rumors from other local media members.

The main thread in these rumors is that they’re unreliable and probably shouldn’t be believed. Yet, here they are circulating and being published once again on the internet.

The lack of concrete noise, due to the tight operation LeBron and Rich Paul are running in free agency, has left a vacuum. Almost by design, fans are left to track Instagram photos, planes, and who’s playing golf with who. If the reporters aren’t able to get any actual updates, people are left to try to find out for themselves or create their own narratives.

We’ll find out soon enough what James is planning. All we can say now is either LeBron’s second return to Cleveland is the worst-kept secret in the world, or everyone is lying.



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Thursday, July 9, 2026

49ers News: Two months until Australia

SANTA CLARA, CA - JUNE 03: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers speaks with the media after a team OTA practice at SAP Performance Facility on June 3, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

K.J. Wright never planned to be a coach. Now, could he be the next DeMeco Ryans? (Paywall)
“Norton said if there was an 8 p.m. team meeting the night before a game, Wright would show up at 6 p.m. On practice days, coach and protege would arrive at the facility at 6 a.m. The goal, Norton said, was to supply his mentee with as much information as possible, to give him total command. 

“I wanted him to feel invincible out there,” he said. 

Pretty soon, other teammates began coming in early for what Norton described as a daily breakfast club. 

“What I loved most about Nort was he took the extra time with me outside of that block that we have as a football team,” Wright said. “‘Hey, meet me here at 6 o’clock in the morning.’ That ain’t on the schedule. But he met with me there. He was honest with me. He embarrassed me sometimes in front of the room. I didn’t like it. But when you push a player, they have no choice but to rise to the occasion, or they’re gonna fold.” 

Wright, who turns 37 on July 23, said he’s started his own breakfast club with his pupils, especially Tatum Bethune and Jalen Graham, who are in his office every morning.

Asked if he shows the youngsters clips of himself — the 49ers’ defense is similar to what the Seahawks ran 15 years ago — Wright admits he nearly did when putting together a recent edge-setting montage. 

“But I didn’t do it,” he said. “I probably do need to do it. ‘This is what it looks like, guys.’ … So that may come about. But I don’t want to be that coach, though.”

The 49ers’ breakout candidate in 2026 is also their secret weapon on defense
“Stout will make his presence felt as a pass rusher in his second year. He only rushed the passer 39 times as a rookie. That number should triple under Raheem Morris. He generated a 23.1 pressure percentage. Eight of those were of the quick variety. Stout’s average time to pressure was 2.13 seconds. That’s a weapon that needs to be used more. Despite the low blitz volume, Stout finished eighth in quick pressures as a rookie….I’d argue that the more you use Stout as a pass rusher, the more his confidence grows. That should bleed into his coverage skills and help him become a more complete player as the season goes along.”

Former 49ers LB Reuben Foster praises Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch

“I luv Johnny Holland, and my dawg John Lynch,” Foster wrote on social media. “Ppl dont always understand Kyle coaching style, but I’ve liv it. Tough coaching isnt hate it’s accountability. Saban built champs the same way. Kyle has a job to do, like he expects every player to do theirs. There are levels to this.”

Kawakami: 49ers can’t win Aiyuk Cold War if they never end it, the LeBron wait, and more (paywall)
“Mostly, the 49ers’ leaders wanted to make it very clear that they didn’t have to do anything that would ease and quicken Aiyuk’s transition to his next team, loudly proclaimed by him to be the Washington Commanders. (Unless, say, the Commanders wanted to toss over a sixth- or seventh-round pick to make it happen.) 

Until Aiyuk reports to the team and forces the 49ers to make a call on his future, they don’t have to do anything — he doesn’t count on their roster or salary cap, showing up only on the “reserve/left squad” limbo land. 

And Aiyuk hasn’t shown up. He says he won’t show up, even if that’s the simplest solution. You can almost picture Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch, and the rest of the 49ers’ leaders shaking their heads with a giant thought bubble over their heads: See what it’s been like dealing with this guy for the last few years? 

But there’s not much of a point, anymore, especially after Aiyuk recently shifted some of his online barbs to Washington quarterback and (former?) pal Jayden Daniels. 

Was this the goal? The 49ers have held onto Aiyuk long enough not only for him to burn all bridges with them but inevitably to start nuking his relationship with Washington before even getting there.”



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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Can Caleb Douglas earn a starting spot – The Splash Zone 7/8/26

May 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Caleb Douglas (7) works during rookie minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

As of right now, no one is sure who the starting wide receivers will be for the Miami Dolphins. There are plenty of able bodies in the room, so the opportunities will be there. The Dolphins drafted three receivers in the NFL Draft a couple of months ago and spent a third-round pick on Caleb Douglas. Many were shocked when the selection came through as Douglas was viewed as a day three selection. But Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley obviously saw something in the big receiver. Being such a high draft pick and with the starting jobs wide open, Douglas should get plenty of chances to earn one of those spots.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Ranking the Most Important Dolphins, No. 20: Rookie WR Should Get Opportunities
Going over every player on the roster and examining their projected role for the 2026 season

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Miami Dolphins Q&A: 10 Questions That Will Define 2026, Part 7 of 10 – Yahoo Sports
Quarterback Malik Willis is the Miami Dolphins player under the most pressure in 2026.

Dolphins Offseason

Chris Perkins: Can Dolphins trio of Achane-Brewer-Brooks outperform Marino-Taylor-Thomas?
Here’s one of the understated storylines of the Miami Dolphins’ rebuild: It’s up to the nucleus of running back De’Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks to do something that previous leadership groups have failed to do for more than 30 years, which is bring the organization multiple playoff victories in a multi-year stretch.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Ranking the Dolphins roster – The Splash Zone 7/7/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Sean Payton concocted villainous plan to get revenge on Miami Dolphins | The Phinsider
Payton wanted Bill Belichick to coach Denver Broncos until he passed Don Shula’s wins record.

Miami Dolphins roster 2026: Patrick Paul, Jalen Tolbert, and Kyle Lewis are Hidden Gems
The Dolphins’ 2026 roster may be the NFL’s worst, but Patrick Paul, Jalen Tolbert, and Kyle Louis are three players who could raise themselves above the rebuild inevitabilities.

2026 Dolphins Games You Are Most Looking Forward To
Miami Dolphins fans share the games they are most looking forward to in 2026.



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