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{{Short description|National Football League franchise in Miami Gardens, Florida}} {{pp-semi-indef|small=yes}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox NFL team | name = Miami Dolphins | current = 2025 Miami Dolphins season | founded = {{Start date and age|1965|8|16}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Team Facts|url=http://www.profootballhof.com/teams/miami-dolphins/team-facts/|publisher=Pro Football Hall of Fame|website=ProFootballHOF.com|access-date=October 2, 2017|archive-date=October 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003030107/http://www.profootballhof.com/teams/miami-dolphins/team-facts/|url-status=live}}</ref> | first_season = [[1966 Miami Dolphins season|1966]] | headquartered = Baptist Health Training Complex, Miami Gardens, Florida<ref>{{cite web|title=Contact Us|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/contact-us|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=MiamiDolphins.com|access-date=October 17, 2022}}</ref> | stadium = [[Hard Rock Stadium]], [[Miami Gardens, Florida]] | wordmark = Miami Dolphins wordmark.svg | logo = Miami Dolphins logo.svg | uniform = Miami Dolphins Uniforms 2019.png | colors = Aqua, orange, white, marine blue<!-- While the Dolphins removed marine blue from their uniforms, the color is still incorporated within their primary logo, per the references given. --><ref>{{cite news|title=Miami Dolphins Uniforms: Historically Modern|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/uniforms-historically-modern|publisher=Miami Dolphins|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=April 19, 2018|access-date=May 8, 2019|archive-date=May 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507234609/https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/uniforms-historically-modern|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|chapter=Miami Dolphins Logo History|chapter-url=https://static.www.nfl.com/image/upload/league/apps/league-site/media-guides/2023/MIA.pdf#page=79|publisher=NFL Enterprises|title=2023 Miami Dolphins Media Guide|url=https://static.www.nfl.com/image/upload/league/apps/league-site/media-guides/2023/MIA.pdf|date=August 6, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|chapter=Miami Dolphins Team Capsule|chapter-url=https://static.www.nfl.com/image/upload/league/apps/league-site/media-guides/2022/2022_NFL_Record_and_Fact_Book.pdf#page=109|publisher=NFL Enterprises|title=2022 Official National Football League Record and Fact Book|url=https://static.www.nfl.com/image/upload/league/apps/league-site/media-guides/2022/2022_NFL_Record_and_Fact_Book.pdf|date=July 20, 2022|access-date=March 4, 2024}}</ref><br />{{color box|#008E97}} {{color box|#FC4C02}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}} {{color box|#005778}} | song = | nicknames = *The Phins<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2013 |title=The Best Nickname in Every Team's NFL History |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1718150-the-best-nickname-in-every-teams-nfl-history |access-date=September 7, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> *Killer Bees ([[1982 Miami Dolphins season|1982]] defense)<ref>{{cite web |title=Miami Dolphins |url=https://sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/miami/dolphins.html |website=Sports Ecyclopedia |access-date=September 7, 2023}}</ref> *No Name Defense<ref>{{cite news|last=Wolfe|first=Cameron|title=1972 Miami Dolphins: The inside story of the only perfect season in NFL history|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/sidelines/1972-miami-dolphins-the-inside-story-of-the-only-perfect-season-in-nfl-history|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=NFL.com|date=August 25, 2022|access-date=March 4, 2024|quote=The Dolphins began the season 4-0, with three relatively easy wins and a big scare against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3. Miami was led by the three-headed rushing attack of Csonka, Morris and Kiick, as well as its "No-Name Defense," which was so called because of a lack of superstars.}}</ref> | owner= [[Stephen M. Ross]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Front Office|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/team/front-office-roster/|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=MiamiDolphins.com|access-date=November 14, 2022}}</ref> | ceo = [[Tom Garfinkel]] | president = Tom Garfinkel | general manager = [[Chris Grier]] | coach = [[Mike McDaniel]] | mascot = [[T. D. (mascot)|T. D.]] | website = {{URL|miamidolphins.com}} | hist_yr = 1966 | affiliate_old = [[American Football League]] (1966β1969) * Eastern Division (1966β1969) | NFL_start_yr = 1970 | division_hist = * '''[[American Football Conference]] (1970βpresent)''' ** '''[[AFC East]] (1970βpresent)''' | no_league_champs = 2 | no_sb_champs = 2 | no_conf_champs = 5 | no_div_champs = 13 | sb_champs = [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|1972]] ([[Super Bowl VII|VII]]), [[1973 Miami Dolphins season|1973]] ([[Super Bowl VIII|VIII]]) | conf_champs = * '''AFC:''' [[1971 Miami Dolphins season|1971]], [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|1972]], [[1973 Miami Dolphins season|1973]], [[1982 Miami Dolphins season|1982]], [[1984 Miami Dolphins season|1984]] | div_champs = * '''AFC East:''' [[1971 Miami Dolphins season|1971]], [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|1972]], [[1973 Miami Dolphins season|1973]], [[1974 Miami Dolphins season|1974]], [[1979 Miami Dolphins season|1979]], [[1981 Miami Dolphins season|1981]], [[1983 Miami Dolphins season|1983]], [[1984 Miami Dolphins season|1984]], [[1985 Miami Dolphins season|1985]], [[1992 Miami Dolphins season|1992]], [[1994 Miami Dolphins season|1994]], [[2000 Miami Dolphins season|2000]], [[2008 Miami Dolphins season|2008]] | playoff_appearances = * '''NFL:''' [[1970β71 NFL playoffs|1970]], [[1971β72 NFL playoffs|1971]], [[1972β73 NFL playoffs|1972]], [[1973β74 NFL playoffs|1973]], [[1974β75 NFL playoffs|1974]], [[1978β79 NFL playoffs|1978]], [[1979β80 NFL playoffs|1979]], [[1981β82 NFL playoffs|1981]], [[1982β83 NFL playoffs|1982]], [[1983β84 NFL playoffs|1983]], [[1984β85 NFL playoffs|1984]], [[1985β86 NFL playoffs|1985]], [[1990β91 NFL playoffs|1990]], [[1992β93 NFL playoffs|1992]], [[1994β95 NFL playoffs|1994]], [[1995β96 NFL playoffs|1995]], [[1997β98 NFL playoffs|1997]], [[1998β99 NFL playoffs|1998]], [[1999β2000 NFL playoffs|1999]], [[2000β01 NFL playoffs|2000]], [[2001β02 NFL playoffs|2001]], [[2008β09 NFL playoffs|2008]], [[2016β17 NFL playoffs|2016]], [[2022β23 NFL playoffs|2022]], [[2023β24 NFL playoffs|2023]] | no_playoff_appearances = 25 | stadium_years = * [[Miami Orange Bowl]] ([[1966 American Football League season|1966]]β{{nfly|1986}}) * '''[[Hard Rock Stadium]] ({{nfly|1987}}βpresent)''' | team_owners = * [[Joe Robbie]] (1965β1995) * [[Wayne Huizenga]] (1995β2009) * '''[[Stephen M. Ross]] (2009βpresent)''' }} The '''Miami Dolphins''' are a professional [[American football]] team based in the [[Miami metropolitan area]]. The Dolphins compete in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as a member of the [[American Football Conference]] (AFC) [[AFC East|East]] division. The team plays its home games at [[Hard Rock Stadium]] in [[Miami Gardens, Florida]], a northern suburb of [[Miami]]. The team is owned by [[Stephen M. Ross]]. The Dolphins are the oldest professional sports team in Florida. Of the four AFC East teams, the Dolphins are the only team in the division that was not a charter member of the [[American Football League]] (AFL). The Dolphins were also one of the first professional football teams in the [[Southeastern United States|southeast]], along with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. The Dolphins were founded by [[Joe Robbie]], an attorney and politician, and [[Danny Thomas]], an actor and comedian. They began play in the AFL in [[1966 Miami Dolphins season|1966]]. The region had not had a professional football team since the days of the [[Miami Seahawks]], who played in the [[All-America Football Conference]] in 1946, before becoming the first incarnation of the [[Baltimore Colts (1947β50)|Baltimore Colts]]. For the first few years, the Dolphins' full-time training camp and practice facilities were at [[Saint Andrew's School (Boca Raton, Florida)|Saint Andrew's School]], a private, boys boarding prep school in Boca Raton. Miami joined the NFL as a result of the 1970 [[AFLβNFL merger]]. The team played in its first [[Super Bowl]] in [[Super Bowl VI]], losing to the [[Dallas Cowboys]], 24β3. [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|The following year]], the Dolphins completed the NFL's only [[perfect season]], culminating in a Super Bowl win, winning all 14 of their regular season games, and all three of their playoff games, including [[Super Bowl VII]]. They were the third NFL team to accomplish a perfect [[National Football League regular season|regular season]], and remain the only team to do so including playoffs since the AFL-NFL merger, the time known as the Super Bowl era. The next year, the Dolphins won [[Super Bowl VIII]], becoming the first team to appear in three consecutive Super Bowls, and the second team (the first AFL/AFC team) to win back-to-back championships. Miami also appeared in [[Super Bowl XVII]] and [[Super Bowl XIX]], losing both games. For most of their early history, the Dolphins were coached by [[Don Shula]], the most successful head coach in professional football history in terms of total games won. Under Shula, the Dolphins posted losing records in only two of his 26 seasons as the head coach. During the period spanning 1983 to the end of 1999, quarterback [[Dan Marino]] became one of the most prolific passers in NFL history, breaking numerous league passing records. Marino led the Dolphins to five division titles, 10 playoff appearances, and an appearance in Super Bowl XIX before retiring following the [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|1999 season]]. Since Marino's retirement, they have experienced mediocre levels of success and have just six playoff appearances ([[2000β01 NFL playoffs|2000]], [[2001β02 NFL playoffs|2001]], [[2008β09 NFL playoffs|2008]], [[2016β17 NFL playoffs|2016]], [[2022 NFL season|2022]], and [[2023 Miami Dolphins season|2023]]) and two division titles ([[2000 Miami Dolphins season|2000]] and [[2008 Miami Dolphins season|2008]]) with one playoff win. They currently have the longest postseason win drought in the NFL. In December 2024 the Dolphins, led by owner Stephen M. Ross, became one of the first teams in NFL history to sell part of their team to outside private equity investors. 13% of the Dolphins franchise was sold at a valuation of $8.1 billion, including 10% to the American investment group [[Ares Management]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reed |first=Tashan |last2=Graham |first2=Tim |title=Dolphins, Bills sell stakes in team to private equity firms for first time in NFL history |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5986921/2024/12/11/dolphins-bills-team-stakes-sold/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> ==History== {{main|History of the Miami Dolphins|List of Miami Dolphins seasons}} [[File:1986 Jeno's Pizza - 33 - Jim Kiick (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|The Dolphins finished their perfect [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|1972 season]] by defeating the Redskins in [[Super Bowl VII]].]] The Miami Dolphins joined the [[American Football League]] (AFL) when an expansion franchise was awarded to lawyer [[Joseph Robbie]] and actor [[Danny Thomas]] in 1965 for $7.5 million, although Thomas would eventually sell his stake in the team to Robbie.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 21, 1965 |title=Football League Trying Dixie Expansion |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XEMrAAAAIBAJ&pg=2822,3612744&dq=dixie+football-league&hl=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428032650/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XEMrAAAAIBAJ&pg=2822%2C3612744&dq=dixie+football-league&hl=en |archive-date=April 28, 2021 |access-date=May 15, 2010 |work=[[The Nevada Daily Mail]] |page=10 |agency=Associated Press|via=Google News}}</ref> During the summer of 1966, the Dolphins' training camp was in [[St. Pete Beach]] with practices in August at [[Boca Ciega High School]] in [[Gulfport, Florida|Gulfport]].<ref>Armistead, Tom "On the Departing Dolphins: Observations and Conclusions" (August 4, 1966), ''Evening Independent''</ref> ===Don Shula=== The Dolphins were the worst team with a 15β39β2 record in their first four seasons under head coach [[George Wilson (football coach)|George Wilson]], before [[Don Shula]] was hired as head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1966 AFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1966_AFL/index.htm |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1967 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1967.htm |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1968 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1968.htm |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1969 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1969.htm |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=George Wilson Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/WilsGe0.htm |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Poupart | first=Alain | title=30 Years Ago: When Shula Became NFL's Winningest Coach | website=Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More | date=2023-11-14 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-30-year-anniversary-don-shula-becomes-the-winningest-coach | access-date=2024-07-31}}</ref> Shula was a [[Paul Brown]] disciple who had been lured from the [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|Baltimore Colts]], after losing [[Super Bowl III]] two seasons earlier to the AFL's [[New York Jets]], and finishing 8β5β1 the following season.<ref>{{cite web | last=O'Connor | first=Ian | title=Don Shula's greatest victory was overcoming his most devastating defeat | website=ESPN.com | date=2020-05-04 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29133010/don-shula-greatest-victory-was-overcoming-most-devastating-defeat |access-date=2024-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1969 Baltimore Colts Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/1969.htm |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Shula got his first NFL coaching job from then-Detroit head coach George Wilson, who hired him as the defensive coordinator. The AFL [[AFLβNFL merger|merged with the NFL]] in 1970, and the Dolphins were assigned to the [[AFC East]] division in the NFL's new [[American Football Conference]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Schwartz | first=Larry | title=June 8, 1966 | website=ESPN Classic | date=1966-06-08 | url=https://www.espn.com/classic/s/moment010608nfl-afl.html |access-date=2024-07-31}}</ref> For the rest of the 20th century, the Shula-led Dolphins emerged as one of the most dominant teams in the NFL, with only two losing seasons between 1970 and 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins Team Records, Leaders, and League Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/index.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> They were extremely successful in the 1970s, completing the first complete [[perfect season]] in NFL history by finishing with a 14β0 regular-season record in [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|1972]] and winning the [[Super Bowl VII|Super Bowl that year]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1972 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1972.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> It was the first of two consecutive Super Bowl wins and one of three appearances in a row.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who Are the Best Florida Sports Teams of All-Time?|url=https://spacecoastdaily.com/2023/04/who-are-the-best-florida-sports-teams-of-all-time/ |access-date=December 21, 2023 |work=Space Coast Daily |date=April 20, 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl VI - Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins - January 16th, 1972 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197201160dal.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl VII - Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins - January 14th, 1973 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197301140mia.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl VIII - Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins - January 13th, 1974 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197401130mia.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The 1980s and 1990s were also moderately successful. The early 80s teams made two Super Bowls despite losing both times and saw the emergence of future Hall of Fame quarterback [[Dan Marino]], who went on to break numerous NFL passing records, holding many of them until the late 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XVII - Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins - January 30th, 1983 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198301300mia.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XIX - Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers - January 20th, 1985 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198501200mia.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dan Marino Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MariDa00.htm |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After winning every game against the division rival [[Buffalo Bills]] in the 1970s, the two teams gradually developed a [[BillsβDolphins rivalry|competitive rivalry]] in the 80s and 90s, often competing for AFC supremacy when [[Jim Kelly]] emerged as the quarterback for the Bills.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=buf&yr=all |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Dolphins have also maintained a [[DolphinsβJets rivalry|strong rivalry]] with the [[New York Jets]] throughout much of their history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=nyj&yr=all |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> [[File:JoeRobbie1 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=0.65|[[Joe Robbie]], founder and former principal owner of the Dolphins (1966β1990)]] [[File: Don Shula Statue.jpg|thumb|upright|A statue of coach [[Don Shula]] outside of Hard Rock Stadium]] Following the retirements of Marino and Shula and the rise of [[Tom Brady]] and the [[New England Patriots]], the Dolphins suffered a decline in the 2000s and 2010s.<ref>{{cite web | last=Smith | first=Mark David | title=Miami Dolphins: Why They Have Struggled Since Dan Marino's Retirement | website=Bleacher Report | date=2011-06-25 | url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/748354-why-the-miami-dolphins-have-struggled-since-dan-marinos-retirement |access-date=2024-08-17}}</ref> During this period, the team's level of play was largely described as mediocre.<ref>{{cite web|last=Salguero|first=Armando|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article220801655.html#storylink=cpy|title=One way for Miami Dolphins to escape mediocrity: Trade these players if possible|work=[[Miami Herald]]|date=October 30, 2018|access-date=August 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Beguiristain|first=Joseph|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/904144-the-five-moves-that-put-the-miami-dolphins-into-mediocrity|title=The 5 Moves That Put the Miami Dolphins into Mediocrity|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|date=October 20, 2011|access-date=August 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Barnwell|first=Bill|url=https://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-dolphins-mission-of-mediocrity/|title=The Dolphins' Mission of Mediocrity|work=[[Grantland]]|date=August 19, 2015|access-date=August 25, 2022}}</ref> They have only made the playoffs four times since Marino's retirement and have largely been unable to find a consistent quarterback to replace him. ===Jimmy Johnson=== Jimmy Johnson was hired to replace Shula prior to the 1996 season.<ref>{{cite web | title=Miami Hires Jimmy Johnson | website=Spokesman.com | date=1996-01-11 | url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/jan/11/miami-hires-jimmy-johnson/ | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In his first season at the helm, he led the team to a 8β8 record and missed the postseason.<ref>{{cite web | title=1996 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1996.htm |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In the 1997, the team improved to a 9β7 mark and made the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1997.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The team saw their season end in the Wild Card Round with a 17β3 loss to the New England Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1997.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 1998 season, the team went 10β6 and made the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1998.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Dolphins defeated the Bills 24β17 in the Wild Card Round before falling to the Denver Broncos 38β3 in the Divisional Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins - January 2nd, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199901020mia.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos - January 9th, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199901090den.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 1999 season, the Dolphins went 9β7 and made the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The team defeated the Buffalo Bills 24β17 in the Wild Card Round before falling 62β7 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in what would be quarterback Dan Marino's final game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins - January 2nd, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199901020mia.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="g489" /> Johnson resigned following the season.<ref>{{cite web | last=Nobles | first=Charlie | title=PRO FOOTBALL; Jimmy Johnson Quits as Coach Of Dolphins | website=The New York Times | date=2000-01-17 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/17/sports/pro-football-jimmy-johnson-quits-as-coach-of-dolphins.html |access-date=2024-08-22}}</ref> ===Dave Wannstedt=== Going into the 2000 season, the Dolphins named Dave Wannstedt as head coach.<ref>{{cite web | title=Johnson quits, Dolphins hire Wannstedt | website=UPI | date=2000-01-16 | url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/01/16/Johnson-quits-Dolphins-hire-Wannstedt/8778947998800/ |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In his first season with the Dolphins, he led the team to a 11β5 record and an AFC East title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2000.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The team defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23β17 in the Wild Card Round before losing 27β0 to the Oakland Raiders in the Divisional Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins - December 30th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012300mia.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Miami Dolphins at Oakland Raiders - January 6th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101060rai.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2001 season, the team made the postseason with a 11β5 record and runner-up placement in the AFC East.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2001.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The team lost to the Baltimore Ravens 20β3 in the Wild Card Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins - January 13th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201130mia.htm |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2002 season, the team failed to make the postseason despite a 9β7 record.<ref>{{cite web | title=2002 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2002.htm |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In the 2003 season, the team went 10β6 but missed the postseason.<ref>{{cite web | title=2003 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2003.htm | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> Following a 1β8 start in the 2004 season, Wannstedt resigned.<ref>{{cite web | agency=Associated Press| title=Dolphins' Wannstedt resigns after 1-8 start | website=Deseret News | date=2024-01-14 | url=https://www.deseret.com/2004/11/9/19860548/dolphins-wannstedt-resigns-after-1-8-start/ |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> Jim Bates finished out the year with a 3β4 mark.<ref>{{cite web | title=2004 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2004.htm |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> ===Nick Saban=== Nick Saban coached the Dolphins in the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He went 9β7 and 6β10 in those two seasons, missing the playoffs in both.<ref>{{cite web | title=2005 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2005.htm |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=2006 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2006.htm | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> Saban resigned following the 2006 season to leave for the University of Alabama.<ref>{{cite web | last=Nobles | first=Charlie | title=Saban Leaving the Dolphins for Alabama | website=The New York Times | date=2007-01-04 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/04/sports/ncaafootball/04saban.html |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> ===Cam Cameron=== Prior to the 2007 season, the Dolphins hired Cam Cameron has head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-01-19 |title=Cameron inks four-year deal with Dolphins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2736313 |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> The team suffered a franchise-worst [[2007 Miami Dolphins season|1β15 season in 2007]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-26 |title=The worst NFL teams ever for all 32 franchises |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x171226/worst-nfl-teams-seasons-ever-history-all-32-franchises |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> After the 2007 season, the team fired Cameron.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-01-03 |title=Dolphins fire Cameron after 1-15 season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3178646 |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> ===Tony Sparano=== Tony Sparano was named head coach of the Dolphins prior to the 2008 season.<ref>{{cite web | last=Pasquarelli | first=Len | title=Dolphins hire Sparano as coach with 4-year deal | website=ESPN.com | date=2008-01-16 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3199065 |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In his first season, he led the team to an 11β5 result and an AFC East title.<ref>{{cite web | title=2008 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2008.htm | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> During the season, they became the second team to make a 10-game improvement over the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-secure-improbable-afc-east-title-with-win-over-jets-09000d5d80db4f99|title=Dolphins secure improbable AFC East title with win over Jets|publisher=NFL Productions LLC|date=December 28, 2008|website=NFL.com|access-date=June 2, 2024}}</ref> That same season, the Dolphins upset the [[2008 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] on the road during Week 3 thanks to the use of the gimmick [[Wildcat offense]], which handed the Patriots their first regular-season loss since December 10, 2006, in which coincidentally, they were also beaten by the Dolphins. However, this success in 2008 proved to be an outlier during this period in the franchise's history; to date, it is the last season the Dolphins won the AFC East.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robeson |first=Andrew |date=May 28, 2009 |title=Bill Parcells: Why The Dolphins' 2008 Season Was Possible |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/186935-bill-parcells-why-the-dolphins-2008-season-was-possible |access-date=June 9, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> The team's season ended with a 27β9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round.<ref>{{cite web | title=5 takeaways help Ravens mow down Dolphins 27-9 | website=San Diego Union-Tribune | date=2009-01-04 | url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2009/01/04/5-takeaways-help-ravens-mow-down-dolphins-27-9/ | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> The 2009 and 2010 seasons saw regression with a 7β9 record in both years.<ref>{{cite web | title=2009 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2009.htm | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=2010 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2010.htm | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> After a 4β9 start to the 2011 season, Sparano was fired.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-12-12 |title=Dolphins, with 4-9 mark, fire coach Sparano |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7345810/miami-dolphins-4-9-mark-fire-coach-tony-sparano |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> Todd Bowles finished the 6β10 season as interim coach.<ref>{{cite web | title=2011 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2011.htm | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> ===Joe Philbin=== Prior to the 2012 season, the team hired Joe Philbin as head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-01-20 |title=Dolphins hire Packers' Philbin as next coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7485177/miami-dolphins-hire-green-bay-packers-joe-philbin-next-coach |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> In his first season at the helm, Philbin led the team to a 7β9 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2012.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2013, the team improved to a 8β8 record but still missed the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2014 season, the team added Bill Lazor as offensive coordinator. The Dolphins once again finished 8β8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2014.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After a 1β3 start to the 2015 season, Philbin was fired.<ref>{{cite web | title=Miami Dolphins fire coach Joe Philbin | website=NFL.com | date=2015-10-05 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/miami-dolphins-fire-coach-joe-philbin-0ap3000000550401 |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> Dan Campbell was named as interim coach and finished the year with a 5β7 mark.<ref>{{cite web | last=Pelissero | first=Tom | title=Who is Dolphins interim coach Dan Campbell? | website=USA TODAY | date=2015-10-05 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2015/10/05/dan-campbell-miami-interim-coach-joe-philbin/73385984/ |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> ===Adam Gase=== Prior to the 2016 season, the team hired Adam Gase as head coach.<ref>{{cite web | last=Sessler | first=Marc | title=Miami Dolphins hire Adam Gase as new head coach | website=NFL.com | date=2016-01-09 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/miami-dolphins-hire-adam-gase-as-new-head-coach-0ap3000000619758 |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> He led the team to a 10β6 record and a postseason berth in the 2016 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2016.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The team's season ended with a 30β12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round.<ref>{{cite web | last=Graves | first=Will | title="Big Three" power Steelers by Dolphins 30-12 | website=AP News | date=2017-01-08 | url=https://apnews.com/general-news-ee7c884f477f4d36822da3e09b1617cb |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In the 2017 season, the Dolphins regressed to a 6β10 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2017.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2018 season, the Dolphins finished with a 7β9 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2018.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After a cumulative 23β25 record, Gase was fired by the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Miami Dolphins fire head coach Adam Gase | website=NFL.com | date=2018-12-31 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/miami-dolphins-fire-head-coach-adam-gase-0ap3000001006469#:~:text=The%20Dolphins%20fired%20coach%20Adam,with%20a%2023%2D25%20record. | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2015.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ===Brian Flores=== Prior to the 2019 season, the Dolphins hired Brian Flores as head coach.<ref>{{cite web | last=Belson | first=Ken | title=Brian Flores Is Hired as Dolphins Coach After Helping Patriots to Super Bowl | website=The New York Times | date=2019-02-05 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/04/sports/football/brian-flores-dolphins.html | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> He led the team to a 5β11 record in the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2019.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The team drafted Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.<ref>{{cite web | last=Wingfield | first=Travis | title=Dolphins Draft Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa | website=MiamiDolphins.com | date=2020-04-27 | url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/tua-tagovailoa-nfl-draft-quarterback-alabama |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In the 2020 season, the team improved to a 10β6 mark but still missed the postseason.<ref>{{cite web | last=Crabbs | first=Kyle | title=Just how unlucky was Dolphins' 2020 playoff miss? | website=Dolphins Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2021-01-10 | url=https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/10/just-how-unlucky-was-dolphins-2020-playoff-miss/ | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> In the 2021 season, the team went 9β8 but missed the postseason.<ref>{{cite web | last=Poupart | first=Alain | title=Dolphins Playoff Hopes Officially Over | website=Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More | date=2022-01-02 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-officially-eliminated-from-playoff-contention |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> Following the end of the 2021 season, Flores was fired as head coach.<ref>{{cite web | last=Shook | first=Nick | title=Dolphins fire head coach Brian Flores after three seasons | website=NFL.com | date=2022-01-10 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-fire-head-coach-brian-flores-after-three-seasons |access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> ===Mike McDaniel=== Prior to the 2022 season, Mike McDaniel was hired as head coach.<ref>{{cite web | last=Louis-Jacques | first=Marcel | title=Dolphins hire 49ers OC McDaniel as head coach | website=ESPN.com | date=2022-02-06 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33233421/sources-miami-dolphins-working-deal-san-francisco-49ers-oc-mike-mcdaniel-make-head-coach |access-date=2024-08-06}}</ref> In his first season, he led the Dolphins to a 9β8 record and a 34β31 loss to the Bills in the Wild Card Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2022.htm |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Wawrow | first=John | title=Bills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over Dolphins | website=AP News | date=2023-01-16 | url=https://apnews.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-buffalo-bills-miami-dolphins-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-e4e148766d48c402ed09589f7dfdc84a |access-date=2024-08-06}}</ref> In the 2023 season, the team improved to a 11β6 mark but the season again ended in the Wild Card Round with a 26β7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2023.htm |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=McMullen | first=Matt | title=Chiefs Defeat Dolphins, 26-7, to Advance to the Divisional Round for a Sixth-Straight Season | website=Chiefs.com | date=2024-01-14 | url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-defeat-dolphins-26-7-to-advance-to-the-divisional-round-for-a-sixth-straight-season | access-date=2024-08-06}}</ref> The Dolphins finished with an 8β9 record in 2024, missing the playoffs for the first time in McDaniel's head coaching tenure.<ref>{{cite web | last=Epstein | first=Jori | title=Dolphins miss playoffs for first time under Mike McDaniel as Aaron Rodgers enters elite club in possible Jets finale | website=Yahoo Sports | date=2025-01-06 | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/dolphins-miss-playoffs-for-first-time-under-mike-mcdaniel-as-aaron-rodgers-enters-elite-club-in-possible-jets-finale-003944653.html | access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref> == Championships == ===Super Bowl championships=== {| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;text-align:center" |- ! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}" | Season ! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}" | Coach ! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}" | Super Bowl ! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}" | Location ! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}" | Opponent ! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}" | Score ! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}" | Record |- | {{nfly|1972}} || rowspan="2" |[[Don Shula]]|| [[Super Bowl VII|VII]] || [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum|L.A. Memorial Coliseum]] ([[Los Angeles]]) || [[1972 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] || 14β7 || 17β0 |- | {{nfly|1973}} || [[Super Bowl VIII|VIII]] || [[Rice Stadium (Rice University)|Rice Stadium]] ([[Houston]]) || [[1973 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] || 24β7 || 15β2 |- style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}" | colspan="6" | '''Total Super Bowls won:''' | '''2''' |} ===AFC championships=== {| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;text-align:center" |- !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Season !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Coach !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Location !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Opponent !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Score !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Record |- | 1971 ||rowspan="5"| [[Don Shula]] || [[Miami Orange Bowl|Orange Bowl]] ([[Miami]]) || [[1971 Baltimore Colts season|Baltimore Colts]] || 21β0 || 12β4β1 |- | 1972 || [[Three Rivers Stadium]] ([[Pittsburgh]]) || [[1972 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] || 21β17 || 17β0 |- | 1973 ||rowspan="3"| Orange Bowl (Miami)|| [[1973 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] || 27β10 || 15β2 |- | 1982 || [[1982 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] || 14β0 || 10β3 |- | 1984 || [[1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] || 45β28 || 16β3 |- style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}" |colspan="5"| '''Total AFC Championships won:''' |colspan="2"| '''5''' |} ==Rivalries== ===Divisional=== ==== New England Patriots ==== {{main|DolphinsβPatriots rivalry}} The Dolphins dominated the [[New England Patriots]] during the 1970s and the 1990s, but there were some notable moments as well, including a 1982 game now known as the [[Snowplow Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1982-12-26 |title=Icy Aftermath |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1982/12/26/sports/sports-people-icy-aftermath.html |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Fortunes changed when [[Tom Brady]] became the franchise quarterback for the Patriots, and during his [[BradyβBelichick era|tenure with the Patriots]], New England dominated the AFC, especially the AFC East, winning 16 of 17 division titles between 2003 and 2019, with the Dolphins winning the only non-Patriots division title in that time frame when Brady was out due to injury. Miami posed the biggest divisional challenge to the Brady-led Patriots, however, winning more games against them than the Bills or Jets did during that era.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schad |first=Joe |date=October 26, 2021 |title=Loved to hear it: Tom Brady cites Dolphins defense of early 2000's as toughest |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/10/26/tom-brady-says-miami-dolphins-defense-toughest-he-faced-and-they-heard/8549472002/ |access-date=June 26, 2022 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hartwell |first=Darren |date=2021-10-26 |title=Which defense gave Brady the most trouble? QB gives surprising answer |url=https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/which-defense-gave-brady-the-most-trouble-qb-gives-surprising-answer/193489/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=NBC Sports - Boston |language=en-US}}</ref> Notable wins over New England by the Dolphins include the [[Miracle in Miami]], which involved a dramatic last-minute game-winning touchdown that paralleled "The Night that Courage Wore Orange", where in [[2004 Miami Dolphins season|2004]], the Dolphins, at 2β11, upset the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots 28β29, and handed them the second of their 2 losses that season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Miracle in Miami: Dolphins Stun Patriots with Last-Second Touchdown|url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/12/09/dolphins-stun-patriots-miracle-in-miami-nfl-week-14/|location=Boston|publisher=[[WBZ-TV]]|date=December 9, 2018|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=December 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210014034/https://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/12/09/dolphins-stun-patriots-miracle-in-miami-nfl-week-14/|url-status=live}}</ref> The rivalry briefly intensified in 2005 when [[Nick Saban]], [[Bill Belichick]]'s former Browns defensive coordinator was hired as their new head coach and when Saban nearly signed quarterback [[Drew Brees]], as well as in 2008, when the two teams battled for the AFC East division title. Miami and New England are also the only two franchises to have posted undefeated regular-season records since the NFL-AFL merger, with Miami going [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|14β0 in 1972]] and New England going [[2007 New England Patriots season|16β0 in 2007]], but only the 1972 Dolphins were able to win the Super Bowl. As of the 2024 season, the Dolphins lead the all-time series 64β55.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. Boston/New England Patriots |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=nwe&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ==== Buffalo Bills ==== {{main|BillsβDolphins rivalry}} The Dolphins and the [[Buffalo Bills]] have a long-standing rivalry, as there are stark characteristic differences between the cities of Miami and Buffalo, especially in climate and culture. The rivalry was extremely lopsided in favor of Miami during the 1970s, as the Dolphins won all 20 games against the Bills during that decade. Fortunes changed in the 1980s and 1990s when [[Jim Kelly]] became the Bills' starting quarterback. Though both teams were extremely dominant during that period, the Bills ultimately held the edge and dominated the Dolphins during their four playoff matchups in the 1990s, with the Dolphins' only playoff win coming after Kelly's retirement. With the rise of Tom Brady and the Patriots during the 2000s and the retirements of Kelly and Dolphins quarterback [[Dan Marino]], the Bills-Dolphins rivalry faded in relevance, but remains somewhat intense to this day. Some former Dolphins have gone to play for the Bills as well, most notably [[Dan Carpenter]], [[Chris Hogan (American football)|Chris Hogan]], and [[Charles Clay (American football)|Charles Clay]]. In the 2020s, the rivalry intensified again, with Dolphins quarterback [[Tua Tagovailoa]], drafted in 2020, leading a resurgent Dolphins team against the [[Josh Allen]]-led Bills, who had gained a streak of success after Brady's departure from the Patriots and the division. Though Allen's career record against Miami currently stands at 13β2, Tagovailoa led the Dolphins to their first win over Bills in 8 games in 2022, and the Dolphins played the Bills tightly in the teams' two other meetings that year despite losing both, including the playoffs. As of the 2024 season, the Dolphins lead the all-time series 62β60β1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=buf&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ==== New York Jets ==== {{main|DolphinsβJets rivalry}} The [[New York Jets]] are perhaps Miami's most bitter rivals.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Yousefi |first=Ryan |date=September 14, 2018 |title=The New York Jets Will Forever Be South Florida's Most Hated Rival |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/dolphins-jets-is-still-the-best-rivalry-in-south-florida-sports-10721666 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |work=Miami New Times |language=en}}</ref> Dolphins fans despise the Jets due to the sheer amount of New York City transplants who have moved to South Florida and the Jets' misplaced cocky demeanor. Just as the Bills-Dolphins rivalry is motivated by differences, the Dolphins-Jets series is also notable for the differences between New York and Miami. Unlike the former, this rivalry has been more consistent over the years. Some of the more memorable moments in this rivalry include [[Dan Marino]]'s [[Clock Play|fake spike]], [[Vinny Testaverde]] leading the Jets to a [[Monday Night Miracle (American football)|notable comeback on Monday Night Football]], and former Jets quarterback [[Chad Pennington]] signing with the Dolphins and leading them to a divisional title. The two teams have also played in the [[1982β83 NFL playoffs|1982 AFC Championship]], with Miami winning to face the [[1982 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] in [[Super Bowl XVII]]. As of the 2024 season, the Dolphins lead the all-time series 61β57β1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=nyj&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ===Conference=== ==== Jacksonville Jaguars ==== The Dolphins have taken part in a minor rivalry with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] as both teams are the only two AFC franchises located in Florida.<ref name="Other AFC rivals">{{cite web|title=Who Are the Miami Dolphins' Biggest Non-AFC East Rivals?|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/423679-who-are-the-miami-dolphins-biggest-non-afc-east-rivals|first=Thomas|last=Galicia|website=Bleacher Report|date=July 22, 2010|access-date=August 30, 2017|archive-date=August 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831044813/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/423679-who-are-the-miami-dolphins-biggest-non-afc-east-rivals|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosen |first=Eli |date=2020-09-22 |title=Jaguars, Dolphins face off in All-Florida Matchup on Thursday Night Football |url=https://www.wruf.com/headlines/2020/09/22/jaguars-dolphins-face-off-in-all-florida-matchup-on-thursday-night-football/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF |language=en-US}}</ref> The two teams first met during the [[1998 NFL season]] on a [[Monday Night Football]] matchup.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frenette |first=Gene |date=September 24, 2020 |title=Gene Frenette: Jaguars-Dolphins first 1998 meeting was electric, riveting to end |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/columns/gene-frenette/2020/09/24/jaguars-dolphins-first-enounter-monday-night-football-memorable/3515239001/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref> Both teams later met in the [[1999β2000 NFL playoffs|1999 AFC Divisional Round]] in what would ultimately be the final career game for Dolphins' hall-of-fame quarterback [[Dan Marino]]. The Dolphins entered the game as heavy underdogs as they had finished the [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|1999 season]] 9β7, securing the lowest wild card berth. Meanwhile; the Jaguars had boasted an impressive 14β2 campaign under pro-bowl quarterback [[Mark Brunell]]; culminating in the Jaguars destroying Miami in a 62β7 blowout loss.<ref name="g489">{{Cite web |last=Wine |first=Steve |title=Marino endures day to forget in possible finale |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs99/div/s/0115marino.html |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |access-date=2024-08-22}}</ref> The Jaguars managed an improbable upset victory during the [[2021 Jacksonville Jaguars season|2021 Season]] as the team had declined severely under controversial head coach [[Urban Meyer]]. Despite this; the Jaguars managed a comeback victory against the Dolphins in London during week 6.<ref>{{cite web | last=Collins | first=Ben | title=NFL London: Jacksonville Jaguars beat Miami Dolphins 23-20 in thriller | website=BBC Sport | date=2021-10-17 | url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/58947267 | access-date=2024-07-31}}</ref> Miami leads the series 6β5 all time, though the Jaguars lead 1β0 in the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=jax&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ==== Indianapolis Colts ==== When the then-[[Baltimore Colts]] were inserted into the AFC East following the AFL/NFL merger, they sparked a heated rivalry with the Dolphins, as a controversy involving the hiring of former Colts coach [[Don Shula]] forced Miami to forfeit a first-round draft pick. The Dolphins and Colts faced off several times in the AFC playoffs during the 1970s, including the AFC championship game leading up to [[Super Bowl VI]], which the Dolphins lost to the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. The rivalry cooled down in the 1980s after the Colts struggled and [[Baltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis|moved to Indianapolis]], but heated up once again in the late 90s until the Colts were reassigned into the [[AFC South]] as a result of the 2002 realignment of the NFL's divisions.<ref name="Other AFC rivals" /> As of 2024, the Dolphins lead the all-time series 48β29.<ref>{{cite web | title=All Matchups, Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts vs. Miami Dolphins | website=Pro-Football-Reference.com | date=1970-11-01 | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=clt&tm2=mia&yr=all | access-date=2024-07-31}}</ref> ===Inter Conference=== ==== Tampa Bay Buccaneers ==== {{main|BuccaneersβDolphins rivalry}} Since the founding of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in 1976, the Dolphins and Buccaneers have shared a mellow in-state rivalry and were the only two teams in Florida until the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] joined the NFL in 1995. As of the 2023 season, the Buccaneers lead the all-time series 7β5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=tam&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ===Historic=== ==== Kansas City Chiefs ==== The Dolphins won a notable pair of games against the Kansas City Chiefs, defeating them in "The Longest Game", the final game in [[Municipal Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)|Municipal Stadium]],<ref>{{cite web | title=1971 AFC Divisional Playoff Game | website=Pro Football Hall of Fame| date=2024-03-20 | url=https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2005/01/news-1971-afc-divisional-playoff-game/ | access-date=2024-07-31}}</ref> and then the first regular season game at [[Arrowhead Stadium]] in 1972.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 1972 |title=Miami Topples Sluggish Chiefs |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dSsyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tOcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6934%2C2346329 |access-date=September 25, 2023 |website=Lawrence Journal-World|via=Google News}}</ref> As of the 2023 season, the Chiefs lead the all-time series 17β16.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=kan&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ==== Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers==== {{see also|DolphinsβRaiders rivalry|The Sea of Hands|Epic in Miami}} The Dolphins also share historic rivalries with other AFC teams such as the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], [[Los Angeles Chargers]], and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], stemming from often competing against these teams in the playoffs during the Don Shula era. As of the 2023 season, the Raiders lead the all-time series 21β20β1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas/LA/Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=mia&tm2=rai&yr=all |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ==Facilities== ===Stadiums=== [[File:NFL Jets at Dolphins-Sun Life Stadium-2012-09-24.JPG|thumb|right|[[Hard Rock Stadium]] in 2012.]] [[File:Miami Orange Bowl (Super Bowl V).jpg|thumb|right|[[Miami Orange Bowl]], the former home of the Dolphins (1966β1986)]] The Dolphins originally played all home games in the [[Miami Orange Bowl|Orange Bowl]] in Miami. They moved to the new Joe Robbie Stadium after the 1986 season. From 1993 to 2011, the Dolphins shared the stadium with [[Major League Baseball]]'s [[Florida Marlins]] (now known as the Miami Marlins). The venue has had multiple [[naming rights]] deals since [[1996 NFL season|1996]], carrying the names Pro Player Stadium, Dolphins Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, LandShark Stadium, Sun Life Stadium, New Miami Stadium and, as of August 2016, [[Hard Rock Stadium]]. The facility is located in [[Miami Gardens, Florida|Miami Gardens]], a suburb of Miami located approximately {{convert|15|mi|km}} north of downtown Miami. The Miami Dolphins share Hard Rock Stadium with the [[NCAA]] [[Miami Hurricanes]]. The 2015β2016 season was the first season in the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins spent more than two years and over $400 million on a major overhaul to Hard Rock Stadium. Every seat was replaced and the lower-level seats were moved closer to the field. There are roughly 10,000 fewer seats.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 10, 2015 |title=Fans Excited About $425 Million Renovation To Sun Life Stadium |url=http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/08/10/fans-excited-about-425-million-renovation-to-sun-life-stadium/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821042232/http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/08/10/fans-excited-about-425-million-renovation-to-sun-life-stadium/ |archive-date=August 21, 2015 |access-date=August 27, 2015 |website=CBS - Miami}}</ref> ===Training=== {{main|Miami Dolphins Training Facility}} [[St. Pete Beach|St. Petersburg Beach]] hosted the Dolphins' first training camp in 1966. [[Saint Andrew's School (Boca Raton, Florida)|St. Andrew's School]] in [[Boca Raton, Florida|Boca Raton]] hosted training camp in the late 1960s. The Dolphins subsequently trained in Miami Gardens at Biscayne College, later renamed [[St. Thomas University (Florida)|St. Thomas University]], from 1970 until 1993. In 1993, the Dolphins opened the Miami Dolphins Training Facility at [[Nova Southeastern University]] in [[Davie, Florida|Davie]]. In 2006, the facility added a domed field that allows the team to practice during thunderstorms which are common in the area during the summer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asati.com/projects/miami%20dolphins.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071103091227/http://asati.com/projects/miami%20dolphins.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 3, 2007|title=ASATI}}</ref> In 2021, the Dolphins opened a new, 135 million training facility, dubbed the Baptist Health Training Complex, the Dolphins will practice in. The complex is located next to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.<ref>{{cite web | last=Wolfe | first=Cameron | title=Inside the Miami Dolphins' $135M practice facility: Players' lounge, palm trees and a slide | website=ESPN.com | date=2021-07-22 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/32826/inside-the-miami-dolphins-135m-practice-facility-players-lounge-palm-trees-and-a-slide |access-date=2024-07-31}}</ref> ==Franchise information== ===Logos and uniforms=== ====Leaping dolphin (1966β2012)==== [[File:Miami Dolphins wordmark (1980 - 1996).png|thumb|upright=0.95|Miami's wordmark logo (1980β1996)]] [[File:Pro Football Hall of Fame (23945052097).jpg|thumb|left|RB [[Mercury Morris]]'s 1972 jersey at the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]]] The Dolphins logo and uniforms remained fairly consistent from the team's founding through 2012. The team's colors were originally [[Aqua (color)|aqua]] and [[coral (color)|coral]], with the coral color paying tribute to the Miami Seahawks and to the many natural coral reefs in Biscayne Bay. The team's original logo consisted of a sunburst with a leaping dolphin wearing a football helmet bearing the letter M. At their debut in 1966, a lighter & brighter orange was used instead of the deep coral color. The dolphin's head was near the center of the sunburst. In the 1967 season, the dolphin was centered on the sunburst, but it reverted to the original placement between 1968 and 1973. By 1974, the dolphin's body was centered on the sunburst in a slightly smaller logo than the 1967 version. The uniforms featured white pants with aqua and orange stripes, paired with either a white or aqua jersey. On the white jersey, aqua block numbers and names were outlined in orange, with aqua and orange sleeve stripes. Starting with the 1972 perfect season, these uniforms were used as the primary uniforms for road games and daytime home games, due to the extreme heat of South Florida. The team also had an aqua jersey used mainly for night home games or road games in which the opponent chose to wear white. The aqua jersey featured white block numbers and names with an orange outline, and orange and white sleeve stripes. An update was given to the logo in 1997 β the sunburst was simplified and the dolphin was darkened and given a more serious game-face expression.<ref>{{cite web|title=Historical Highlights |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/history/historicalhighlights/historicalhighlights12.asp |publisher=Miami Dolphins |date=June 3, 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020604213955/http://miamidolphins.com/history/historicalhighlights/historicalhighlights12.asp |archive-date=June 4, 2002 |access-date=November 25, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The uniforms remained the same; however, a different block number font was used and navy drop shadows were added. On very rare occasions, an orange jersey was used for primetime games. The uniforms essentially swapped the location of orange and aqua from the aqua jersey. The orange jersey was first used on a Sunday night in 2003 against [[Washington Redskins|Washington]], a Dolphin win. In 2004, the orange jersey was brought back for a ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' match pitting the 2β11 Dolphins against the 12β1 defending champion [[New England Patriots]]. The Dolphins scored a huge upset win after trailing by 11 points with less than 5 minutes remaining. Due to the unusual orange jerseys, the game has become known within some Dolphin circles as "[[2004 New England Patriots season#Week 15: at Miami Dolphins|The Night That Courage Wore Orange]]".<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/riFY4A6wXIU Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20141105105832/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riFY4A6wXIU&feature=player_embedded Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media|people=rebellionmx|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riFY4A6wXIU|date=October 12, 2009|title=The Night Courage Wore Orange. Dec. 20, 2004.|medium=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The orange jerseys were used for a 2009 Monday night win against the [[New York Jets]]. However, the Dolphins would lose a 2010 Sunday night matchup with the Jets, their first loss in orange, and the orange jerseys in the original style would not be worn again. In 2009, the Dolphins switched to black shoes for the first time since the early 1970s glory days, following a recent trend among NFL teams. However, by 2011, they returned to wearing white shoes. The Dolphins' final game in the original style uniforms with block numbers and the iconic leaping dolphin logo was the final game of the 2012 season, a 28β0 shutout loss to the New England Patriots in [[Gillette Stadium|Foxboro]]. The white jerseys were worn for the game, and as rumors of a new look had been swirling, many fans watching knew that it would likely be the last time their team would wear the leaping dolphin logo. ====Stylized swimming dolphin (2013βpresent)==== A new logo and new uniforms were unveiled shortly before the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sessler|first=Marc|title=Miami Dolphins confirm they have new logo|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/miami-dolphins-confirm-they-have-new-logo-0ap1000000154510|publisher=NFL Enterprises|website=NFL.com|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2013|archive-date=March 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329083937/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000154510/article/miami-dolphins-confirm-they-have-new-logo|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Pugh|first=Jesse|title=Dee Confirms Logo Evolution|url=http://assets.dolphinsdigital.com/blog/2013/dee-confirms-logo-evolution?_ga=1.187286123.2147278759.1470620679|publisher=The Finsiders|date=March 29, 2013|access-date=March 29, 2013|archive-date=August 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821101412/http://assets.dolphinsdigital.com/blog/2013/dee-confirms-logo-evolution?_ga=1.187286123.2147278759.1470620679|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=2013-03-27 |title=Dolphins confirm new logo |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dolphins-confirm-new-logo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330061805/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/27/dolphins-confirm-new-logo/ |archive-date=March 30, 2013 |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> The new logo features a stylized [[aqua (color)|aqua]] dolphin swimming in front of a heavily modified version of the orange sunburst. The dolphin in the logo is more vague and artistic, and is not wearing a helmet as it is merely a silhouette of a dolphin cast in aqua and navy. Navy was incorporated as featured color for the first time, with orange becoming greatly de-emphasized. The uniforms feature both white pants and aqua pants, with a white or aqua jersey. The Dolphins continue to wear white at home, just as they had with the previous uniforms, with aqua being used for primetime home games. The white jersey features aqua numbers and names in a unique custom font, with orange and navy outlines on the numbers; however, the names only use navy as an outline color. The aqua jerseys use white numbers with an orange and aqua outline, and white names with a navy outline. The helmets are white with a white facemask, just like the final years of the previous look; however, navy is a prominent color on the helmet stripe, joining aqua and a de-emphasized orange. Both jerseys have large "Dolphins" text above the numbers, written in the team's new script. The pants are either aqua or white, and contain no markings other than a small team wordmark.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kent|first=Andy|title=Marino: New Logo Is About Tradition|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Marino-New-Logo-Is-About-Tradition/833326b3-201f-4a3d-b0f0-533f362082eb|publisher=Miami Dolphins|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=April 25, 2013|access-date=November 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609041118/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Marino-New-Logo-Is-About-Tradition/833326b3-201f-4a3d-b0f0-533f362082eb|archive-date=June 9, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2018, the team made some slight modifications to the logo and uniform set: The shades of orange and aqua were tweaked, and navy blue was removed from the color scheme, only remaining on the logo.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article209324319.html |title=Miami Dolphins tweak their uniforms |last=Salguero |first=Armando |newspaper=Miami Herald |date=April 19, 2018 |access-date=April 21, 2018 |archive-date=April 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422042212/http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article209324319.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ====Throwback uniforms==== In 2015, the Dolphins brought back their 1970s aqua uniforms for a few select games. Four years later, they brought back a white version from the same era as a second alternate uniform. The aqua throwbacks were worn during the now-famous 2018 [[Miracle in Miami]] play against the Patriots. ====Color Rush uniform==== On September 29, 2016, the Dolphins debuted their new [[NFL Color Rush|Color Rush]] uniform in a [[Thursday Night Football]] game against the [[2016 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]]. The all-orange uniform marked the first time since 2010 that the Dolphins wore an orange uniform. However, the set was only used for that game as the Dolphins immediately retired the uniform soon after. In later years, the Dolphins wore similar all-aqua or all-white uniforms in select games as the NFL gradually relaxed its rules regarding hosiery. ===Fight song=== The song was written and composed by Lee Ofman, and has similar instrumentation and lyrics to the fight song of the [[Houston Oilers]]. Ofman approached the Dolphins with it before the 1972 season because he wanted music to inspire his favorite team. The fight song would soon serve as a good luck charm for the Dolphins that season. The Dolphins became the first team in NFL history to record an undefeated season, going 17β0 en route to victory over the Washington Redskins in [[Super Bowl VII]]. The following season, Miami posted an equally impressive 15β2 record and capped the season with another title, defeating the Minnesota Vikings in [[Super Bowl VIII]]. The back-to-back championship runs, coupled with the popularity of the fight song amongst Dolphins fans, have ensured the song's longevity. The Dolphins revealed a new fight song by [[T-Pain]] and [[Jimmy Buffett]] featuring [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]] on August 7, 2009, which was introduced for the 2009 NFL season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wright |first1=Todd |title=Dolphins Become Death of Autotune |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/Dolphins-Fight-Song-Goes-Autotune-52679517.html |website=NBC 6 South Florida |access-date=November 28, 2019 |date=August 7, 2009 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128101837/https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/Dolphins-Fight-Song-Goes-Autotune-52679517.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The fight song was played during the preseason home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 17, 2009, but was not played during the second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on August 22, 2009, after being booed heavily in the first game. Furthermore, the team has preferred to play Buffett's song "[[Fins (song)|Fins]]" after scores during the 2009 regular season instead of the traditional fight song. ===Cheerleaders=== {{main|Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders}} [[File:Dolphins Cheerleaders - USS Vella Gulf - Jan 21 2009.jpg|thumb|right|Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders]] The team's [[cheerleader]]s are known collectively as the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Cheerleaders|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/cheerleaders/|publisher=Miami Dolphins|website=MiamiDolphins.com|access-date=May 10, 2020|archive-date=April 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424010134/https://www.miamidolphins.com/cheerleaders/|url-status=live}}</ref> The company had its debut in 1978 as the Dolphins Starbrites. (The name referred to the co-sponsor, Starbrite Car Polish.) The cheerleaders' founding choreographer was [[June Taylor]], famed colleague of [[Jackie Gleason]], who led the squad until her retirement in 1990. ===Special Teams/Volunteer Program=== In April 2010, the Dolphins started the first Volunteer Program in the NFL. Special Teams is a unique volunteer organization created to enlist and mobilize the ongoing services of the community with the Dolphins staff, players and alumni. The mission of the Special Teams is to offer hands-on services to communities and families in need, to partner with existing organizations on worthwhile social, civic and charitable programs, to provide assistance at Miami Dolphins Foundation events, and to support community efforts in times of emergency. This program is headed by Leslie Nixon and Sergio Xiques. Since its inception, Special Teams has given over 250,000 community services hours to the South Florida and Mexico community.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Miami Dolphins|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams|access-date=December 21, 2020|website=miamidolphins.com|publisher=Miami Dolphins|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126151653/https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Mascots=== [[file:T. D. 2024 Pro Bowl Games (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|200px|T. D. the mascot]] ====T.D.==== {{main|T. D. (mascot)}} ("The Dolphin") On Friday, April 18, 1997, the first "official" mascot of the Miami Dolphins was introduced. The 7-foot mascot made his public debut on April 19 at Pro Player Stadium during the team's draft-day party. The team then made a "Name the Mascot" contest that drew over 13,000 entries covering all 50 states and 22 countries. 529 names were suggested. The winning entry was announced at the annual Dolphins Awards Banquet on June 4, 1997. ====Dolfan Denny==== [[Dolfan Denny|Denny Sym]] cheered on the Miami Dolphins for 33 years as a one-man sideline show, leading Miami crowds in cheers and chants in his glittering coral (orange) and aqua hat from the Dolphins' first game in 1966 until 2000. Sym died on March 18, 2007. He was 72.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2803843 |title=Miami superfan Denny Sym dead at 72 β NFL |work=ESPN |date=March 18, 2007 |access-date=September 3, 2012 |archive-date=November 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103200612/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2803843 |url-status=live }}</ref> ====Flipper==== {{main|Flipper (mascot)|l1=Flipper}} [[File:Flipper 1964 2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|"Flipper" (former mascot)]] From 1966 to 1968, and in the 1970s a live dolphin was situated in a water tank in the open (east) end of the Orange Bowl.<ref>{{cite web | last=Norman | first=Lianna | title=Miami Dolphins' NFL mascot was once a real dolphin, named Flipper | website=Palm Beach Post | date=2023-08-24 | url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/08/24/nfl-mascots-best-worst-miami-dolphins-flipper-real-dolphin-snowflake-ace-ventura-jim-carrey/70666550007/ | access-date=2024-09-27}}</ref> He would jump in the tank to celebrate touchdowns and field goals. The tank that was set up in the 1970s was manufactured by Evan Bush and maintained during the games by Evan Bush and Dene Whitaker. Flipper was removed from the Orange Bowl after 1968 to save costs, and in the 1970s due to stress. ==Radio and television== {{main|List of Miami Dolphins broadcasters}} In August 2010, the team launched its own regional TV network to carry preseason games and in-season content such as coach and player shows. The Dolphins Television Network comprises 10 South Florida TV stations that agreed to carry the team-produced coverage.<ref>"Miami Dolphins Launch Regional TV 'Network'" (August 16, 2010) [http://www.televisionbroadcast.com/article/104842 ''Television Broadcast''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820042154/http://www.televisionbroadcast.com/article/104842 |date=August 20, 2010}}</ref> Preseason games are broadcast on television through [[CBS News and Stations|CBS-owned]] [[WFOR-TV]] in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, [[WTVX]] in West Palm Beach, [[WBBH-TV]] in Fort Myers, and [[WRDQ]] in Orlando. Longtime TV and radio personality [[Dick Stockton]] provides play-by-play commentary, with Dolphins Hall-of-Fame QB Bob Griese and former Dolphins WR Nat Moore providing color commentary. The radio broadcast team features Jimmy Cefalo providing play-by-play commentary and Joe Rose providing color commentary during preseason games, along with Griese for regular-season games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Biggane |first1=Brian |title=Bob Griese joins Miami Dolphins radio team, trying to fill void left by the late Jim Mandich |url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/bob-griese-joins-miami-dolphins-radio-team-trying-1764702.html |website=The Palm Beach Post |access-date=September 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921034325/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/bob-griese-joins-miami-dolphins-radio-team-trying-1764702.html |archive-date=September 21, 2011 |date=August 19, 2011}}</ref> Griese replaced longtime color commentator [[Jim Mandich]] after his death in 2011, who played for the Dolphins under Don Shula. Radio coverage as of the 2023 season is carried [[WINZ (AM)|WINZ]] (940 AM) and [[WBGG-FM]] (105.9 FM). Additionally, games can also be heard in Spanish on [[WNMA]] (1210 AM), with RaΓΊl Striker Jr. and Joaquin Duro providing play-by-play and color commentary, respectively. CBS-owned WFOR, in addition to preseason telecasts, airs most of the Dolphins' regular season games and ''[[Thursday Night Football]]'', with rare home games moved or delayed by hurricanes carried by sister station [[WBFS-TV]] due to network conflicts, and some games carried by [[WSVN]] when flexed to Fox. When playing on Sunday night, the team's matches will be broadcast on [[NBC Owned Television Stations|NBC]]'s [[WTVJ]]. The Dolphins' radio affiliates:<ref>{{cite web|title=Broadcast Map|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/fans/broadcast|publisher=Miami Dolphins|website=MiamiDolphins.com|access-date=December 17, 2019|archive-date=December 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217215405/https://www.miamidolphins.com/fans/broadcast|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|chapter=Dolphins on the Air|chapter-url=http://prod.static.dolphins.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/Miami-Dolphins-Media-Guide.pdf#page=727|publisher=NFL Enterprises|title=2017 Miami Dolphins Media Guide|url=http://prod.static.dolphins.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/Miami-Dolphins-Media-Guide.pdf|access-date=December 17, 2019|archive-date=December 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227202701/http://prod.static.dolphins.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/Miami-Dolphins-Media-Guide.pdf#page=727|url-status=live}}</ref> ===English=== {{Location map+ |USA Florida|float=right |width=349 |caption=Map of radio affiliates |places= <!-- English --> {{Location map~ |USA Florida|lat=25.94619|long=-80.2037|label=<small>[[WINZ (AM)]]</small>|position=top}} {{Location map~ |USA Florida|lat=25.94619|long=-80.2037|label=<small>[[WBGG-FM]]</small>|position=left}} <!-- Spanish --> {{Location map~ |USA Florida|lat=25.900372|long=-80.363385|label=<small>[[WNMA]]</small>|position=bottom}} }} {| class="wikitable" |- !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| City !!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Call sign !!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Frequency |- |rowspan="2"| [[Miami]]/[[Fort Lauderdale]] || [[WINZ (AM)|WINZ]] || 940 AM |- | [[WBGG-FM]] || 105.9 FM |- | [[Fort Myers]] || [[WRXK-FM]] || 96.1 FM |- | [[Key West]] || [[WKWF]] || 1600 AM |- | [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] || [[WDBO (AM)|WDBO]] || 580 AM |- | [[Port St. Lucie]] || [[WPSL (AM)|WPSL]] || 1590 AM |- | [[West Palm Beach]] || [[WUUB]] || 106.3 FM |} ===Spanish=== {| class="wikitable" |- !style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| City !!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Call sign !!style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Frequency |- | [[Miami]]/[[Fort Lauderdale]] || [[WNMA]] || 1210 AM |- | [[West Palm Beach]] || [[WEFL]] || 760 AM |} ==Season-by-season records== {{main|List of Miami Dolphins seasons}} ==Players== ===Current roster=== {{Further|List of Miami Dolphins starting quarterbacks}} {{Further|List of Miami Dolphins players}} {{Miami Dolphins roster}} ===Players of note=== {{main|List of Miami Dolphins in the Pro Football Hall of Fame}} [[File:Don Shula at Giants Stadium.jpg|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame Head Coach [[Don Shula]]]] [[File:Paul Warfield 1971MIA.png|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame WR [[Paul Warfield]]]] [[File:Larry Csonka 1972.jpg|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame FB [[Larry Csonka]]]] [[File:Bob Griese 1966.jpg|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame QB [[Bob Griese]]]] [[File:Larry Little 2013.jpg|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame G [[Larry Little]]]] ===Miami Dolphins in the Pro Football Hall of Fame=== The Dolphins currently have ten players, and one coach enshrined in the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]], that have spent the majority (or entirety) of their careers, or made significant contributions with the Miami Dolphins. Three other players and four coaches/contributors that have spent only a "minor portion" of their careers with the Dolphins, have also been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but have been enshrined primarily with other teams. {|class="wikitable" |- |style="background:#ffb"|'''Elected to the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] primarily as a Miami Dolphin''' |} {|class="wikitable" |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"|'''Jersey Number Retired''' |} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !colspan="6" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''Miami Dolphins in the Pro Football Hall of Fame''' |- !colspan="6" style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Players |- !style="width:30px" | No. !style="width:180px" | Name !style="width:130px" | Position !style="width:150px" | Season(s) !style="width:50px" | Inducted |- | 42 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Paul Warfield]]''' || [[Wide receiver|WR]] || 1970β1974 || 1983 |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"| '''39''' ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Larry Csonka]]''' || [[Fullback (gridiron football)|FB]] || 1968β1974, 1979 || 1987 |- | 62 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Jim Langer]]''' || [[Center (gridiron football)|C]] || 1970β1979 || 1987 |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"| '''12''' ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Bob Griese]]''' || [[Quarterback|QB]] || 1967β1980 || 1990 |- | 66 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Larry Little]]''' || [[Guard (gridiron football)|G]] || 1969β1980 || 1993 |- | 57 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Dwight Stephenson]]''' || [[Center (gridiron football)|C]] || 1980β1987 || 1998 |- | 85 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Nick Buoniconti]]''' || [[Linebacker|LB]] || 1969β1974, 1976 || 2001 |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"| '''13''' ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Dan Marino]]''' || [[Quarterback|QB]] || 1983β1999 || 2005 |- | 34 || [[Thurman Thomas]] || [[Running back|RB]] || 2000 || 2007 |- | 88 || [[Cris Carter]] || [[Wide receiver|WR]] || 2002 || 2013 |- | 55 || [[Junior Seau]] || [[Linebacker|LB]] || 2003β2005 || 2015 |- | 99 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]''' || [[Defensive end|DE]] || 1997β2007, 2009, 2011 || 2017 |- | 54 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Zach Thomas]] '''|| [[Linebacker|LB]] || 1996β2007 || 2023 |- !colspan="6" style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Coaches and Executives |- !style="width:130px" colspan="2" | Name !style="width:130px" | Position !style="width:100px" | Season(s) !style="width:50px" | Inducted |- |colspan="2"style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Don Shula]]''' || Head Coach || 1970β1995 || 1997 |- |colspan="2"| [[Bill Parcells]] || Executive VP of Football Operations || 2008β2010 || 2013 |- |colspan="2"| [[Bobby Beathard]] || Director of Player Personnel || 1972β1977 || 2018 |- |colspan="2"| [[Jimmy Johnson (American football coach)|Jimmy Johnson]] || Head Coach || 1996β1999 || 2020 |- |colspan="2"| [[George Young (American football executive)|George Young]] || Director of Personnel and Pro Scouting || 1975β1978 || 2020 |} ===Retired numbers=== The Miami Dolphins currently have three retired jersey numbers: * No. 12 for Bob Griese, which was retired on a ''Monday Night Football'' broadcast in 1985. * No. 13 for Dan Marino, which was retired on September 17, 2000, during halftime of the "Ravens @ Dolphins" game on ''Sunday Night Football''. * No. 39 for Larry Csonka, which was retired on December 9, 2002 (30th anniversary of Miami's "1972 Undefeated Team"), during halftime of the "Bears @ Dolphins" game on ''Monday Night Football''. {{Miami Dolphins retired numbers}} The Dolphins have other numbers that have currently not been issued to any player, or are currently in reduced circulation, but not yet officially retired. They include:<ref>{{cite web|title=Are the Dolphins creating a backlog of jersey numbers to retire?|url=http://www.thephinsider.com/2016/5/11/11656820/are-the-dolphins-creating-a-backlog-of-jersey-numbers-to-retire|website=www.thephinsider.com|date=May 11, 2016|access-date=November 22, 2016|ref=36|archive-date=November 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122225139/http://www.thephinsider.com/2016/5/11/11656820/are-the-dolphins-creating-a-backlog-of-jersey-numbers-to-retire|url-status=live}}</ref> * No. 54 for [[Zach Thomas]] * No. 99 for [[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]] ===Individual award winners=== Listed below are the individuals who have won the following NFL, Super Bowl, and Pro Bowl MVP awards, the Offensive and Defensive Rookie and Player of the Year awards, the Comeback Player of the Year winners, the winners of the prestigious NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, and the winner of the Coach of the Year Award for the Miami Dolphins. '''Bold''' indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL MVP winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- | 1984 || '''[[Dan Marino]]''' || [[Quarterback|QB]] |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''Super Bowl MVP winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Super Bowl !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |[[Super Bowl VII|VII]]||[[Jake Scott]]||[[Safety (gridiron football position)|S]] |- |[[Super Bowl VIII|VIII]]||'''[[Larry Csonka]]'''||[[Fullback (gridiron football)|FB]] |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''Pro Bowl MVP winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Pro Bowl !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |1973||[[Garo Yepremian]]||[[Placekicker|K]] |- |2002||[[Ricky Williams]]||[[Running back|RB]] |- |2011||[[Brandon Marshall]]||[[Wide receiver|WR]] |} {{col-3}} {{col-end}} {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL Offensive Player of the Year winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |1984||'''[[Dan Marino]]'''||[[Quarterback|QB]] |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |1973||[[Dick Anderson]]||[[Safety (gridiron football position)|S]] |- |1983||[[Doug Betters]]||[[Defensive end|DE]] |- |2006||'''[[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]'''||[[Defensive end|DE]] |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL Comeback Player of the Year winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |1972||[[Earl Morrall]]||[[Quarterback|QB]] |- |1979||'''[[Larry Csonka]]'''||[[Fullback (gridiron football)|FB]] |- |1994||'''[[Dan Marino]]'''||[[Quarterback|QB]] |- |2008||[[Chad Pennington]]||[[Quarterback|QB]] |} {{col-3}} {{col-end}} {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |1987||[[Troy Stradford]]||[[Running back|RB]] |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL/AFL Defensive Rookie of the Year winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |1968||[[Dick Anderson]]||[[Safety (gridiron football position)|S]] |- |1977||[[A. J. Duhe]]||[[Linebacker|LB]] |- |1994||[[Tim Bowens]]||[[Defensive tackle|DT]] |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="3" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position |- |1985||'''[[Dwight Stephenson]]'''||[[Center (gridiron football)|C]] |- |1998||'''[[Dan Marino]]'''||[[Quarterback|QB]] |- |2007||'''[[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]'''||[[Defensive end|DE]] |} {{col-end}} {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="2" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL Coach of the Year winners''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Season !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Coach |- |1972||'''[[Don Shula]]''' |} {{col-end}} ===NFL All-Decade Team and 100th Anniversary All-Time Team selections=== The following are Miami Dolphins (players and/or coaches) who have been selected to an "All-Decade Team", or the [[NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team]] by the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. '''Bold''' indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="4" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''1970s All-Decade Team selections''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| No. !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Tenure |- | β || '''[[Don Shula]]''' || Head Coach || 1970β1995 |- | 62 || '''[[Jim Langer]]''' || C || 1970β1979 |- | 66 || '''[[Larry Little]]''' || G || 1969β1980 |- | 42 || '''[[Paul Warfield]]''' || WR || 1970β1974 |- | 40 || [[Dick Anderson]] || S || 1968β1977 |- | 1 || [[Garo Yepremian]] || K || 1970β1978 |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="4" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''1980s All-Decade Team selections''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| No. !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Tenure |- | 57 || '''[[Dwight Stephenson]]''' || C || 1980β1987 |- | 4 || [[Reggie Roby]] || P || 1983β1992 |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="4" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''1990s All-Decade Team selections''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"|No. !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"|Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"|Position !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"|Tenure |- | 78 || [[Richmond Webb]] || OT || 1990β2000 |} {{col-3}} {{col-end}} {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="4" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''2000s All-Decade Team selections''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| No. !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Tenure |- | 99 || '''[[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]''' || DE || 1997β2007, 2009, 2011 |- | 54 || '''[[Zach Thomas]]''' || LB || 1996β2007 |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="4" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''2010s All-Decade Team selections''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| No. !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Tenure |- | 93 || [[Ndamukong Suh]] || DT || 2015β2017 |- | 21 || [[Frank Gore]] || RB || 2018 |} {{col-3}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="4" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team selections''' |- !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| No. !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position !style="{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Tenure |- | β || '''[[Don Shula]]''' || Head Coach || 1970β1995 |- | 42 || '''[[Paul Warfield]]''' || WR || 1970β1974 |- | 57 || '''[[Dwight Stephenson]]''' || C || 1980β1987 |- | 13 || '''[[Dan Marino]]''' || QB || 1983β1999 |- | 55 || '''[[Junior Seau]]''' || LB || 2003β2005 |} {{col-3}} {{col-end}} ===Pro Bowl selections=== [[File:Danmarino.jpg|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame QB [[Dan Marino]]]] [[File:Jason Taylor Jets-Dolphin game Nov 1, 2009.jpg|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame DE [[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]]] [[Image:Zach Thomas2.jpg|thumb|upright|Hall of Fame LB [[Zach Thomas]]]] Many former and current Miami Dolphins players have represented the franchise in the [[Pro Bowl]] (or the AFL All-Star Game). Below is a list of current or former players that play or have played for the Miami Dolphins that have been selected to at least three Pro Bowls. {|class="wikitable" |- |style="background:#ffb"|'''Elected to the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]''' |} {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |- |colspan="5" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| '''Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl selections''' |- !style="width:40px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| No. of Pro Bowls !style="width:150px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Player !style="width:40px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position !style="width:150px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Tenure !style="width:320px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Pro Bowl years |- |9||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Dan|Marino}}'''||QB||1983β1999||1983β1987, 1991β1992, 1994β1995 |- |8||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Bob|Griese}}'''||QB||1967β1980||1967β1968, 1970β1971, 1973β1974, 1977β1978 |- |7||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Zach|Thomas}}'''||LB||1996β2007||1999β2003, 2005β2006 |- |7||{{sortname|Richmond|Webb}}||OT||1990β2000||1990β1996 |- |6||{{sortname|Bob|Kuechenberg}}||G||1970β1984||1974β1975, 1977β1978, 1982β1983 |- |6||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Jim|Langer}}'''||C||1970β1979||1973β1978 |- |6||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Jason|Taylor|Jason Taylor (American football)}}'''||DE||1997β2007, 2009, 2011||2000, 2002, 2004β2007 |- |5||{{sortname|Bob|Baumhower}}||DT||1977β1986||1979, 1981β1984 |- |5||{{sortname|Mark|Clayton|Mark Clayton (American football, born 1961)}}||WR||1983β1992||1984β1986, 1988, 1991 |- |5||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Larry|Csonka}}'''||FB||1968β1974, 1979||1970β1974 |- |5||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Larry|Little}}'''||G||1969β1980||1969, 1971β1974 |- |5||{{sortname|John|Offerdahl}}||LB||1986β1993||1986β1990 |- |5||{{sortname|Jake|Scott}}||S||1970β1975||1971β1975 |- |5||{{sortname|Bill|Stanfill}}||DE||1969β1976||1969, 1971β1974 |- |5||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Dwight|Stephenson}}'''||C||1980β1987||1983β1987 |- |5||{{sortname|Cameron|Wake}}||DE||2009β2018||2010, 2012β2014, 2016 |- |5||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Paul|Warfield}}'''||WR||1970β1974||1970β1974 |- |4||{{sortname|Xavien|Howard}}||CB||2016β2023||2018, 2020β2022 |- |4||{{sortname|Jake|Long}}||OT||2008β2012||2008β2011 |- |4||{{sortname|Sam|Madison}}||CB||1997β2005||1999β2002 |- |4||{{sortname|Ed|Newman}}||DE||1973β1984||1981β1984 |- |3||{{sortname|Dick|Anderson}}||S||1968-1977||1971β1973 |- |3||style="background:#ffb"|'''{{sortname|Nick|Buoniconti}}'''||LB||1969β1974, 1976||1969, 1972β1973 |- |3||{{sortname|Bryan|Cox}}||LB||1991β1995||1992, 1994β1995 |- |3||{{sortname|Mark|Duper}}||WR||1982β1992||1983β1984, 1986 |- |3||{{sortname|Brent|Grimes}}||CB||2013β2015||2013β2015 |- |3||{{sortname|Jarvis|Landry}}||WR||2014β2017||2015β2017 |- |3||{{sortname|Brock|Marion}}||S||1998β2003||2000, 2002β2003 |- |3||{{sortname|Mercury|Morris}}||RB||1969β1975||1971β1973 |- |3||{{sortname|Mike|Pouncey}}||WR||2011β2017||2013β2015 |- |3||{{sortname|Keith|Sims}}||G||1990β1997||1993β1995 |- |3||{{sortname|Patrick|Surtain}}||CB||1998β2004||2002β2004 |} ===50 greatest players=== In 2015, to commemorate the Miami Dolphins' 50th NFL season, the Dolphins organization announced through voting from the South Florida Media and Miami Dolphin fans the results of the 50 greatest players in Miami Dolphins franchise history. The results were announced during halftime on Monday Night Football between the Dolphins and the Giants. Here are the 50 greatest Dolphins broken down by position. '''Bold''' indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Top 50 Players of All Time|url=http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2015/12/miami-dolphins-top-50-players-of-all-time.html|website=www.miamiherald.com|access-date=March 22, 2017|ref=37|archive-date=March 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323232438/http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2015/12/miami-dolphins-top-50-players-of-all-time.html|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Offense:''' * QB: '''[[Bob Griese]]''', '''[[Dan Marino]]''', [[Earl Morrall]] * HB: [[Jim Kiick]], [[Mercury Morris]], [[Tony Nathan]], [[Ricky Williams]] * FB: '''[[Larry Csonka]]''' * WR: [[Mark Clayton (American football, born 1961)|Mark Clayton]], [[Mark Duper]], [[O.J. McDuffie]], [[Nat Moore]], '''[[Paul Warfield]]''' * TE: [[Bruce Hardy]], [[Keith Jackson (tight end)|Keith Jackson]], [[Jim Mandich]] * C: '''[[Jim Langer]]''', [[Mike Pouncey]], '''[[Dwight Stephenson]]''' * G: [[Bob Kuechenberg]], '''[[Larry Little]]''', [[Ed Newman]], [[Keith Sims]] * T: [[Norm Evans]], [[Richmond Webb]] '''Defense:''' * DT: [[Bob Baumhower]], [[Tim Bowens]], [[Manny Fernandez (American football)|Manny Fernandez]] * DE: [[Doug Betters]], [[Vern Den Herder]], [[Bill Stanfill]], '''[[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]''', [[Cameron Wake]] * LB: [[Kim Bokamper]], [[Bob Brudzinski]], '''[[Nick Buoniconti]]''', [[Bryan Cox]], [[A. J. Duhe]], [[John Offerdahl]], '''[[Zach Thomas]]''' * CB: [[Brent Grimes]], [[Sam Madison]], [[Patrick Surtain]] * S: [[Dick Anderson]], [[Glenn Blackwood]], [[Louis Oliver]], [[Jake Scott]] '''Special teams:''' * K: [[Garo Yepremian]] * P: [[Reggie Roby]] * ST: [[Jim Jensen (wide receiver)|Jim Jensen]] [[File:Marino Marks.png|thumb|right|[[Dan Marino]] on the Honor Roll in-between his two "Marks Brothers" WRs [[Mark Clayton (American football, born 1961)|Mark Clayton]] and [[Mark Duper]].]] [[File:ZT & JT.png|thumb|right|Hall of Famers [[Zach Thomas]] & [[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]] on the Honor Roll.]] [[File:Little Webb Kuech Dwight.png|thumb|right|Hall of Famers [[Larry Little]] and [[Dwight Stephenson]], up on the Honor Roll, along with [[Bob Kuechenberg]] and [[Richmond Webb]].]] ===Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor/Honor Roll=== The [[Miami Dolphins Honor Roll|Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor]], formerly known as the '''Honor Roll''', is a ring around the second tier of Hard Rock Stadium that honors former players, coaches, owners and contributors who have made significant contributions to the franchise throughout their history. Each of these players is honored with a placard on the facing of the upper level around Hard Rock Stadium including team founder-owner Joe Robbie. In place of a jersey number, Don Shula has the number 347, representing his record number of NFL coaching victories, 274 of them as Dolphins head coach. Dan Marino's name includes his career passing statistics of attempts (8,358), completions (4,967), passing yards (61,361), and touchdown passes (420). [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] inductees are additionally denoted by a hall of fame logo next to their names. In 1992, at the 20-year anniversary, Miami's "1972 Undefeated Team" was enshrined into the Honor Roll. At the 40 year anniversary, which enshrined former defensive coordinator Bill Arnsparger into the Honor Roll, his name went on the Honor Roll where the "1972 Undefeated Team" inductee previously and originally was enshrined, and an updated "1972 Perfect Season Team 17β0" inductee was put into one corner of Hard Rock Stadium with special placards of Super Bowl VII and Super Bowl VIII included next to it on each side. {|class="wikitable" |- |style="background:#ffb"|'''Elected to the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]''' |} {|class="wikitable" |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"|'''Jersey Number Retired''' |} The inductees as of 2024 include: {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !colspan="5" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}"| Miami Dolphins Honor Roll |- !style="width:50px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| No. !style="width:280px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Name !style="width:180px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Position(s) !style="width:160px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Years with club !style="width:50px;{{NFLAltPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins}}"| Inducted |- | β || [[Joe Robbie]] || Owner/Founder || 1966β1989 ||rowspan="5"| 1990 |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"| '''39''' ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Larry Csonka]]''' || [[Fullback (gridiron football)|FB]] || 1968β1974, 1979 |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"| '''12''' ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Bob Griese]]''' || [[Quarterback|QB]] || 1967β1980 |- | 62 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Jim Langer]]''' || [[Center (American football)|C]] || 1970β1979 |- | 42 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Paul Warfield]]''' || [[Wide receiver|WR]] || 1970β1974 |- | 85 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Nick Buoniconti]]''' || [[Linebacker|LB]] || 1969β1974, 1976 || 1991 |- |colspan="4"| [[Miami Dolphins 1972 season|1972 Undefeated Team]] || 1992 |- | 66 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Larry Little]]''' || [[Guard (American football)|G]] || 1969β1980 || 1993 |- | 57 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Dwight Stephenson]]''' || [[Center (American football)|C]] || 1980β1987 || 1994 |- | 67 || [[Bob Kuechenberg]] || [[Guard (American football)|G]] || 1970β1984 || 1995 |- | 347 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Don Shula]]''' || Head Coach || 1970β1995 || 1996 |- | 89 || [[Nat Moore]] || [[Wide receiver|WR]] || 1974β1986 || 1999 |- |style="background:#DDFFDD"| '''13''' ||style="background:#ffb"| 420 * 61,361 * '''[[Dan Marino]]''' * 8,358 * 4,967 || [[Quarterback|QB]] || 1983β1999 || 2000 |- | 83 || [[Mark Clayton (American football, born 1961)|Mark Clayton]] || [[Wide receiver|WR]] || 1983β1992 ||rowspan="2"| 2003 |- | 85 || [[Mark Duper]] || [[Wide receiver|WR]] || 1982β1992 |- | 40 || [[Dick Anderson]] || [[Safety (gridiron football position)|S]] || 1968β1977 ||rowspan="2"| 2006 |- | 78 || [[Richmond Webb]] || [[Offensive tackle|OT]] || 1990β2000 |- | 73 || [[Bob Baumhower]] || [[Defensive tackle|DT]] || 1977β1986 ||rowspan="2"| 2008 |- | 75 || [[Doug Betters]] || [[Defensive end|DE]] || 1978β1987 |- | 13 || [[Jake Scott]] || [[Safety (gridiron football position)|S]] || 1970β1975 ||rowspan="2"| 2010 |- | 84 || [[Bill Stanfill]] || [[Defensive end|DE]] || 1969β1976 |- | 88 || [[Jim Mandich]] || [[Tight end|TE]]<br />Radio Broadcaster || 1970β1977<br />1992β2004, 2007β2010 || 2011 |- | β || [[Bill Arnsparger]] || Defensive Coordinator || 1970β1973, 1976β1983 ||rowspan="4"| 2012 |- |colspan="3"| [[Super Bowl VII]] Team<br />[[Miami Dolphins 1972 season|1972 Perfect Season Team 17β0]]<br />[[Super Bowl VIII]] Team | UPDATED<br />1992 Inductee |- | 99 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]''' || [[Defensive end|DE]] || 1997β2007, 2009, 2011 |- | 54 ||style="background:#ffb"| '''[[Zach Thomas]]''' || [[Linebacker|LB]] || 1996β2007 |- | 56 || [[John Offerdahl]] || [[Linebacker|LB]] || 1986β1993 || 2013 |- | 75 || [[Manny Fernandez (American football)|Manny Fernandez]] || [[Defensive tackle|DT]] || 1968β1975 || 2014 |- | 95 || [[Tim Bowens]] || [[Defensive tackle|DT]] || 1994β2004 || 2024 |} ===Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza Walk of Fame=== [[File:Joe Robbie (Plaza).jpg|thumb|right|A statue of the original founder/owner of the Miami Dolphins from 1966 to 1989, [[Joe Robbie]], on display as the centerpiece to the Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza Walk of Fame.]] The Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza Walk of Fame was first established in 2011, designed to be all-encompassing and recognize the best of the Miami Dolphins alumni, including those in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Honor Roll, and as well as the many other players who were among the unsung heroes and community leaders that the organization has produced. The "Walk of Fame" is located at the north end of Hard Rock Stadium, with a life-size bronze statue of Joe Robbie, the original founder and owner of the Miami Dolphins from 1966 to 1989. '''Bold''' indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The inductees as of 2018 (by yearly class) are: * Class of 2011: '''[[Nick Buoniconti]]''', '''[[Larry Csonka]]''', '''[[Bob Griese]]''', '''[[Jim Langer]]''', '''[[Larry Little]]''', [[Joe Robbie]], '''[[Dan Marino]]''', '''[[Don Shula]]''', '''[[Dwight Stephenson]]''', '''[[Paul Warfield]]''' * Class of 2012: [[Tim Bowens]], [[A. J. Duhe]], [[Manny Fernandez (American football)|Manny Fernandez]], [[Nat Moore]], [[Earl Morrall]], [[Don Strock]] * Class of 2013: [[Kim Bokamper]], [[Mercury Morris]], [[O. J. McDuffie]], [[Keith Sims]] * Class of 2014: [[Jeff Cross (American football)|Jeff Cross]], [[Sam Madison]], [[Tony Nathan]], [[Ed Newman]] * No classes from 2015 to 2017, due to modernization and reconstruction at Hard Rock Stadium * Class of 2018: [[Dick Anderson]], [[Mark Clayton (American football, born 1961)|Mark Clayton]], [[Mark Duper]], [[Jon Giesler]], [[John Offerdahl]], '''[[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]]''' ===All-time first-round draft picks=== {{main|List of Miami Dolphins first-round draft picks}} ==Staff== ===Head coaches=== {{main|List of Miami Dolphins head coaches}} The Dolphins have had 14 head coaches in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins Coaches |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/coaches.htm |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ===Current staff=== {{Miami Dolphins staff}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category|Miami Dolphins}} * {{Official website}} * [https://www.nfl.com/teams/miami-dolphins/ Miami Dolphins] at the [[National Football League]] official website * [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/ Franchise Encyclopedia] at [[Pro Football Reference]] {{Miami Dolphins}} {{Navboxes|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Miami Dolphins|border=2}}|list= {{s-start}} {{s-bef|before = [[Dallas Cowboys]]}} {{s-ttl|title = [[Super Bowl]] champions|years=[[Super Bowl VII|1972 (VII)]], [[Super Bowl VIII|1973 (VIII)]]}} {{s-aft|after = [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]}} {{s-end}} {{Miami Dolphins roster navbox}} {{NFL}} {{American Football League}} {{South Florida Sports}} {{Florida Sports}} }} {{Portal bar|American football|Florida}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Miami Dolphins| ]] [[Category:1966 establishments in Florida]] [[Category:American Football League teams]] [[Category:American football teams in Florida]] [[Category:American football teams in Miami]] [[Category:NFL teams]] [[Category:American football teams established in 1966]]
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