The 2024 season is the Miami Dolphins' 55th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 59th overall, their ninth under general manager Chris Grier and their third under head coach Mike McDaniel. They will attempt to improve on their 11–6 record from last year, make the playoffs for the third consecutive season, and end their 15-year AFC East title drought. They will also attempt to snap their 23-year playoff victory drought, which is the longest active drought in the NFL.
Draft trades
* Signed from the Dominican Republic as part of the International Player Pathway Program
On January 24, 2024, the Dolphins and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio mutually agreed to part ways. He was later hired as the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles on January 27.[2][3]
On February 3, 2024, the Dolphins named Ravens assistant head coach and defensive line coach Anthony Weaver as their new defensive coordinator.[4]
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at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Despite receiver Tyreek Hill being detained by the police for speeding prior to the game the team falling behind 17-7 at halftime, the Dolphins rallied behind a strong performance from Hill to come back and win.[5]
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
After a tight first quarter, the Dolphins could not contain Bills running back James Cook, who scored three total touchdowns, and were unable to come back, resulting in a 31-10 loss. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw three interceptions in the game, including a pick-six to cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram, suffered a concussion in the third quarter, which was his third diagnosed concussion in less than 24 months.[6]
at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
With Tagovailoa placed on injured reserve due to his concussion, Skylar Thompson made the start at quarterback for Miami, but he suffered a "painful" rib injury during the game and was replaced by third-string quarterback Tim Boyle. The Dolphins also lost other starters such as Kendall Fuller and Terron Armstead to injury during the 24-3 loss which dropped them to 1-2 on the season.[7]
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida