Miami Dolphins Rely on Youth Amid QB Controversy
WHO:
miamidolphins.com - Rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks added eight tackles, bringing his season total to 43 tackles, placing him in the top 10 in tackles this season.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie wide receiver Kevin Coleman caught the first touchdown pass of his career, totaling three receptions for 30 yards.
miamidolphins.com - The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Brady Cook back to their practice squad.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins waived wide receiver Ryan Miller and claimed wide receiver Jared Wayne off waivers from Houston.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks added eight tackles, bringing his season total to 43 tackles, placing him in the top 10 in tackles this season.
miamidolphins.com - Miami Dolphins, quarterback Malik Willis, Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane, second-year running back Ollie Gordon II, rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, wide receiver Malik Washington, rookie wide receiver Kevin Coleman, rookie wide receiver Chris Bell, cornerbacks Jason Marshall and Juju Brents, first-year safety Michael Taaffe, Bengals running back Samaje Perine, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
WHAT:
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins fell to the Bengals 31-24 at Hard Rock Stadium.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins rushed for 217 yards in the game and have accumulated 457 rushing yards over the last three games.
miamidolphins.com - Malik Willis scored a rushing touchdown and threw for another, setting a franchise record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 74 yards.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez racked up 11 more tackles in the game vs. the Bengals, bringing his total to 57 tackles on the season.
miamidolphins.com - Malik Washington totaled a season-high 134 all-purpose yards, becoming the 42nd Dolphins player to surpass 3,000 career all-purpose yards (3,033).
miamidolphins.com - Washington became only the 10th NFL player in the last decade to record at least 15 yards in each metric in a single game and the only player to do so this year.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins have cut ties with running back Jerome Ford.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins have signed defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Mazi Smith from the practice squad.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins held opponents to under four rushing yards per attempt in all five games this year.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie cornerback Chris Johnson created the first turnover of his career by forcing a fumble on Bengals running back Samaje Perine.
miamidolphins.com - Malik Washington is the 11th player in the last decade to record at least 15 yards in each metric in a single game.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins have now run for 457 yards in the last three games, nearly all of that coming without Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane, who suffered a season-ending injury in the opening drive of Miami's Week 3 game vs. Kansas City.
miamidolphins.com - Malik Willis now ranks third among NFL quarterbacks with 186 rushing yards on the season.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez racked up 11 more tackles in the game vs. the Bengals, bringing his total to 57 tackles on the season.
miamidolphins.com - Wide receiver Malik Washington totaled a season-high 134 all-purpose yards, becoming the 42nd Dolphins player to surpass 3,000 career all-purpose yards (3,033).
miamidolphins.com - Washington became only the 10th NFL player in the last decade to record at least 15 yards in each metric in a single game and the only player to do so this year.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie wide receiver Chris Bell received his first carry of his career, running for 22 yards on an end around.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins will not be benching quarterback Malik Willis for their next game despite calls for a change.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins have opened the application period for the ninth annual Nat Moore Scholarship Endowment, which provides $20,000 in scholarships ($5,000 per year for four years) to South Florida high school students. Applications are open through Dec. 31, 2026.
miamidolphins.com - The Nat Moore Scholarship Endowment has awarded over $2.5 million to more than 200 students across South Florida since its inception.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins fell to the Bengals 31-24 at Hard Rock Stadium.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins rushed for 217 yards in the game and have accumulated 457 rushing yards over the last three games.
miamidolphins.com - Ollie Gordon II ran for 229 yards on 44 attempts, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, and scored a touchdown in three consecutive games.
miamidolphins.com - Malik Willis scored a rushing touchdown and threw for another, setting a franchise record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 74 yards.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins' run defense ranks sixth in the NFL, allowing only 3.7 yards per attempt.
miamidolphins.com - Jacob Rodriguez leads the NFL with 57 tackles on the season.
miamidolphins.com - Malik Washington totaled 134 all-purpose yards, becoming the 42nd Dolphins player to surpass 3,000 career all-purpose yards.
miamidolphins.com - Kevin Coleman caught the first touchdown pass of his career, totaling three receptions for 30 yards.
WHERE:
miamidolphins.com - The game took place at Hard Rock Stadium.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The Dolphins are facing calls to question Malik Willis as the starting quarterback due to his subpar performance, including a completion rate of 55.6%, 137 passing yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and a fumble.
HOW:
miamidolphins.com - Johnson, Taaffe, Brents, and Marshall combined to make 20 tackles in the game against the Bengals.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie cornerback Chris Johnson forced a fumble on Bengals running back Samaje Perine, which was recovered by edge Chop Robinson, who then fumbled the return, leading to a recovery by Josh Uche.
miamidolphins.com - Michael Taaffe forced the first fumble of his career, making him and Johnson the first Dolphins rookie duo to each force a fumble in a game since 1998.
miamidolphins.com - Jordan Jefferson has appeared in 10 career games in two seasons with Jacksonville, San Francisco, and Cincinnati, recording 12 tackles, 1.0 sack, one tackle for loss, and one pass defensed.
miamidolphins.com - Johnson, Taaffe, Brents, and Marshall combined to make 20 tackles in the game against the Bengals.
miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins limited the Bengals to just 117 rushing yards on 31 attempts, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
miamidolphins.com - Rookie cornerback Chris Johnson forced a fumble on Bengals running back Samaje Perine, which was recovered by edge Chop Robinson, who then fumbled the return, leading to a recovery by Josh Uche.
miamidolphins.com - Michael Taaffe forced the first fumble of his career, making him and Johnson the first Dolphins rookie duo to each force a fumble in a game since 1998.
The Miami Dolphins faced a tough loss against the Bengals, falling 31-24 at Hard Rock Stadium despite a strong rushing performance that saw them accumulate 217 yards on the ground. Rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks contributed significantly with eight tackles, bringing his season total to 43, while fellow rookie Kevin Coleman celebrated the first touchdown catch of his career. In a standout performance, Malik Washington achieved a season-high 134 all-purpose yards, becoming the 42nd Dolphins player to surpass 3,000 career all-purpose yards.