Dolphins Set to Acquire Former Cowboys Pro Bowl Player
WHO:
bengals.com - Jeff Hafley was hired as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, replacing Mike McDaniel.
Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins released All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was set to carry a $51 million cap hit in the 2026 season.
bengals.com - Miami signed quarterback Malik Willis, who was drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans and played for the Green Bay Packers before joining the Dolphins.
Heavy NFL - Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, head coach Jeff Hafley, quarterback Malik Willis, running back De'Von Achane, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
bengals.com - Cincinnati Bengals.
WHAT:
bengals.com - The Dolphins finished third in the AFC East with a 7-10 record last season, having started 2025 losing six of their first seven games.
bengals.com - Malik Willis started three games for the Green Bay Packers, throwing six touchdowns and zero interceptions over the past two seasons.
bengals.com - Miami's offense was led by QB Tua Tagovailoa, who started 14 games in 2025, throwing 20 touchdowns to 15 interceptions. Rookie QB Quinn Ewers started the remaining three games.
bengals.com - The Dolphins drafted Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez in the 2026 NFL Draft.
bengals.com - The Dolphins moved on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after six seasons.
bengals.com - Miami traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a first, third, and fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with a fourth-round pick.
bengals.com - The Dolphins drafted cornerback Chris Johnson at No. 27 overall and offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor at No. 12 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
bengals.com - Miami signed multiple receivers, including Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert, and drafted Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Kevin Coleman Jr. in the third and fifth rounds of the draft.
Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins are set to sign a former Pro Bowl starter from the Dallas Cowboys.
bengals.com - The Dolphins finished the previous season with a 7-10 record and ranked 25th in points per game with an average of 20.4.
bengals.com - De'Von Achane ran for 1,350 yards, finishing fifth in the league in rushing, and was the team's second-leading receiver with 488 receiving yards on 67 catches.
bengals.com - Jaylen Waddle had 910 receiving yards during the previous season.
bengals.com - Jordyn Brooks led the NFL with 183 total tackles.
bengals.com - The Dolphins allowed 348.8 yards per game, ranking 11th-most in the NFL, and were 24th in points allowed per game with 24.9.
bengals.com - The Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel after he went 35-33 with two playoff appearances during his four seasons with the team.
bengals.com - Miami signed quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year deal during free agency.
bengals.com - The Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for first, third, and fourth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
bengals.com - The Dolphins drafted cornerback Chris Johnson at No. 27 overall and offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor at No. 12 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
bengals.com - The Dolphins signed former Rams receiver Tutu Atwell and former Cowboys receiver Jalen Tolbert in free agency.
WHERE:
bengals.com - The Dolphins are based in Miami, Florida.
WHEN:
bengals.com - The Dolphins will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 of the 2026 season.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins prioritized getting younger and cheaper during the offseason rather than building a contender.
HOW:
bengals.com - Bobby Slowik was promoted to offensive coordinator after serving as the senior passing game coordinator in 2025.
bengals.com - The Dolphins promoted Bobby Slowik from senior passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator, having previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Texans from 2023-24.
bengals.com - The Dolphins promoted Bobby Slowik from senior passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator and hired Sean Duggan as defensive coordinator, who followed head coach Jeff Hafley from Green Bay.
bengals.com - The Dolphins underwent wholesale changes, including firing head coach Mike McDaniel and replacing him with Jeff Hafley, as well as replacing general manager Chris Grier with Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Jeff Hafley has been hired as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, taking over from Mike McDaniel. Last season, the Dolphins finished third in the AFC East with a record of seven wins and ten losses, struggling early on by losing six of their first seven games. In other news, Malik Willis started three games for the Green Bay Packers over the past two seasons, impressively throwing six touchdowns without any interceptions, while Bobby Slowik has been promoted to offensive coordinator after his role as the senior passing game coordinator in 2025.