The Miami Dolphins head into Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season looking to claim their first win. Miami is undergoing a massive rebuild this year, with changes made from the team president down through the front office, the coaching staff, and all across the roster, so the losses are not unexpected.
The lack of pass rush success is, however. Edge rusher Chop Robinson, in his third season, should be hitting his prime just as the team looks to him as its primary pass rusher, disrupting opposing quarterbacks and taking pressure off the rest of the defense, particularly the young players at cornerback. Through three games, Miami has totaled zero sacks - the only team in the league that has not taken down a quarterback.
David Furones from the South Florida Sun Sentinel looked at the pressure the defense is feeling to create pressure and finish with a sack:
While the sack total remains at zero, there was at least a spark from the Dolphins pass rush with increased pressure applied to quarterback Patrick Mahomes last Sunday compared with the first two losses against the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes was hit five times, not counting the questionable roughing-the-passer penalty assessed to Robinson.
“I thought that last week we took a step forward as far as getting pressure,” said linebacker Jordyn Brooks. “Whether that was knocking quarterback off his timing, getting him out of the pocket, getting hits on him, just being disruptive.”
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Dolphins, still looking for first sack, feel the pass rush building - David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Through three weeks this NFL season, there is one team that is yet to record a sack.
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Dolphins’ Jacob Rodriguez honors grandpa in return to Vikings country - Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
Growing up in Hastings, a Minnesota suburb about 30 miles from Minneapolis, Miami Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez had a dream.
Dolphins face Vikings, and more notably, ex-coach Brian Flores, on Sunday - Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Let’s talk about the obvious storyline for this Dolphins-Vikings game — Brian Flores, the blitz-happy Minnesota defensive coordinator and ex-Miami coach, who is suing the Dolphins and the NFL for discrimination.
Three Bold Predictions for the Miami Dolphins Against the Minnesota Vikings - Tyler DeSena, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Dolphins hope to turn moral victories into material ones against an old friend.
Dolphins roster moves
Dolphins make decision on third running back with De’Von Achane out - David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The answer to which Miami Dolphins running back would be brought up from the practice squad to serve as third at the position without De’Von Achane was answered Saturday.
Dolphins sign a running back. And more on Austin Jackson’s situation - Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
The Dolphins filled their need for a No. 3 running back on Saturday when they signed Carlos Washington Jr. to their 53-man roster, according to a league source.
Why It Was the Right Time for the Dolphins to Kick the Tires on Another Former First-Round Pick - Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins released Clelin Ferrell from the practice squad this week, but they’ve got another former first-round pick on that unit worth investigating
Dolphins defense
The Dolphins’ run defense has begun to improve. Thank DL Jordan Phillips - C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald
Jordan Phillips might be the most underrated player on the Miami Dolphins.
‘Just consistent.’ Inside Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks’ mentorship of LB Jacob Rodriguez - C. Isaiah Smalls, Miami Herald
It started on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
Dolphins Week 4 opponents: Minnesota Vikings news
Vikings Elevate Johnny Hekker from Practice Squad - Christopher Gates, Daily Norseman
He’ll be there for the special teams again
Bludgeon Them Into Failure — Flores’ D and the Vikings’ 3-0 Start - David Stefano, Daily Norseman
McCarthy’s gone, Flores dominates, and the offense is historically bad. Two Old Bloggers previews Week 4 vs. Miami.
Vikings-Dolphins Final Injury Report - Warren Ludford, Daily Norseman
The Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins released their final injury reports, along with injury designations, in advance of their Sunday afternoon matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here they are.
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ICYMI - The Phinsider News and Updates
Miami Dolphins observations for tomorrow and going forward - Paul Fields, The Phinsider
It was the night before Dolphins vs Vikings…
NFL draft prospects 2027: Players to watch in Ohio State vs. Iowa - Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
Ten 2027 NFL draft prospects to watch in today’s (5) Ohio State vs. (14) Iowa - including potential first-overall pick wide receiver Jeramiah Smith.
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What the heck is ESPN thinking?
ESPN put together a "way too early" list of candidates who could be shipped at the trade deadline and who did they pick to trade away from the Dolphins? They picked an Edge Rusher, Josh Uche. I wondered how could they pick an edge rusher when our guys can't get home with him on the team. How will they fare with him gone?
Then I realized the flipside of the argument would be, well if he isn't getting home anyway, then why not flip him for a draft pick next year? In that respect, it makes sense. So you tell me. The trade deadline isn't for another 1.5 months, but what would be your opinion on shipping out Uche for a draft pick and what kind of compensation do you think they'd get? A 6th or 7th rounder? What are your thoughts?
Josh Uche, Edge, Miami Dolphins
There are a lot of edge rushers on this list, but it's a spot at which teams are always looking for help. Uche signed a one-year, minimum deal with the Dolphins. He's a seven-year veteran who's playing well for a team in the first year of a significant rebuild. If the Dolphins get the opportunity to turn this signing into a useful draft pick, it's not at all hard to imagine them jumping on it.
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