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The Miami Dolphins have initiated a comprehensive organizational restructuring that represents one of the most significant roster overhauls in recent AFC history. New head coach Jeff Hafley, hired away from his role as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator, and first-year starting quarterback Malik Willis signal the franchise’s commitment to establishing a fresh foundation following a disappointing 2025 campaign.
Miami finished last season with a 7-10 record, missing the AFC playoff picture after a stretch of inconsistent play. The offense managed just 20.4 points per game while the defense allowed more than 24 points nightly, undermining performances by running back De’Von Achane, who accumulated 1,350 rushing yards and contributed significantly in the passing game.
The organization dismantled its previous core by releasing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to Atlanta, parting ways with wide receiver Tyreek Hill and edge rusher Bradley Chubb, and trading wideout Jaylen Waddle to Denver and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Hafley replaced the entire coaching infrastructure after the team decided to reset its direction.
To rebuild, Miami acquired quarterback Willis, receiving targets Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert, defensive linemen Josh Uche and Robert Beal Jr., and secondary contributors Marco Wilson and Lonnie Johnson Jr. The roster composition suggests a developmental squad heavily reliant on Achane’s dual-threat abilities in the backfield.
Defensive coordinators across the league are expected to focus their efforts on forcing Willis to beat them rather than allowing Achane to control games, presenting a significant challenge for the inexperienced quarterback. Hafley’s discipline-oriented scheme must contend with depth limitations at cornerback and edge rusher positions when facing divisional powerhouses.
Analysts view Miami as a potential candidate for the league’s worst record, with the team carrying a 3.5 win total for 2026. Outside of Achane, few roster pieces appear capable of starting for most NFL franchises, positioning the Dolphins as substantial underdogs in the AFC East against Buffalo and New England.
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