Dolphins news: Lions game preview, trade rumors continue, Ollie Gordon’s penalty
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The Miami Dolphins host the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Week 9 of the NFL season. The game features a Miami team in the midst of a reset and hoping to see continued growth from a roster with 14 rookies and seven more first-year players. On the other side, the Lions come into the game hoping to prove they are back to being contenders for a deep NFC playoff run after settling for last place in the NFC North last year.
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The Lions could serve as the example for Miami and their reset goals. The Lions underwent a massive reset in 2021, the first year under head coach Dan Campbell. Since a 3-13-1 season to start his tenure, Campbell has led the Lions to a winning record in each of the last four years, going 9-8 in 2022, 12-5 in 2023, 15-2 in 2024, and 9-8 last year, despite the fourth-place finish in the division. The Lions won the NFC North in 2023 and 2024 and advanced to the NFC Championship game in 2023. So far this season, Detroit is 5-2 and looking like they are headed to another winning season.
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Examining the Good News/Bad News for the Dolphins Running Game – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins face a tough task in trying to upset the Detroit Lions on Sunday, looking to rebound after their streak of 100-yard rushing games ended.
Who Has the Edge? Dolphins vs. Lions, Who Come In With Top-Ranked Offense – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Breaking down the positional matchups and what Miami’s defense must do to slow down a potent Detroit attack.
Ollie Gordon
Dolphins’ Ollie Gordon Accepts Taunting Flag, But Was It Deserved? – Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
Rookie running back Ollie Gordon II addresses the costly penalty that drew attention during the latter stages of Sunday’s game.
Dolphins’ Ollie Gordon Makes Trash-Talk Penalty Admission: ‘I Took It Too Far’ – Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Ollie Gordon II openly takes accountability for his emotional reaction and the resulting penalty against New England.
Trade rumors
Miami Dolphins and Lamar Jackson: What to Make of the Trade Rumors and Roster News – Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
Examining the noise surrounding a potential blockbuster pursuit and how the organization is handling ongoing roster decisions.
Revisiting the 10 Biggest In-Season Dolphins Trades and How They Panned Out – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins might not make any major deals involving star players this year, but looking back at historical mid-season swaps provides context.
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Perkins: Youthful Dolphins Are Player-Led Team, Which Is Good When You Consider the Players Leading the Way – Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
An inside look at how the locker room’s young core is stepping up to shoulder leadership responsibilities during a rebuilding stretch.
How the Dolphins Are the Same Through Seven Games, Yet So Much Better Off – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The many reasons the Miami Dolphins are making visible long-term progress despite carrying a similar record to last season.
Interesting insight from Dolphin WR coach. And Slowik answers lingering questions – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
A 10-pack of Dolphins notes off the regular Thursday session with several assistant coaches, heading into Sunday’s home game against Detroit (1 p.m., CBS-4):
2027 Draft
Why Dolphins will be eyeing UM-Notre Dame. And Dolphins personnel/injury notes – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
As if Saturday’s UM-Notre Dame showdown needed any more reasons to be compelling, here’s another: There’s at least a chance that the Dolphins’ next first-round pick could be playing in the game.
Former Dolphins
Whatever Happened to the Dolphins Free Agent Class of 2026, Plus New Team for Kohou – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins signed a very large free agent class in the spring, but a look back reveals how few of those pieces remain.
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NFL Week 9 odds: Lions vs. Dolphins winners; Predictions for full schedule – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
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Where can I watch the Dolphins vs. Lions game?– Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
The Lions at Dolphins game will be seen in a small part of Florida and in all of the NFC North markets.
Dolphins fan confidence survey – Week 9 – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
How are you feeling about the direction of the Miami Dolphins as we head into Week 9?
Lions vs. Dolphins injury report: Jaylen Wright does not practice; Jack Campbell update– Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions released their first injury reports for Week 9.
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