NFL free agency day one takeaways, Panthers trade up and Jalen Ramsey traded
Charles Robinson is joined by Frank Schwab and Charles McDonald to recap day one of 2023 NFL free agency, discuss the Carolina Panthers' bold trade up to first overall in the 2023 NFL Draft and analyze the Miami Dolphins' trade for Jalen Ramsey. Charles Robinson thinks the Panthers don't know yet which quarterback they're planning to take. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University. Under "Designation," click on "Other" and write in "Terez A. Paylor Scholarship." • Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor
wftv.comNFL free agency: Jets lose QB Mike White to Dolphins while waiting for Aaron Rodgers
While they wait for Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets lost one of their when quarterback Mike White reportedly agreed to join the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. White started four games in 2022 after he took over for Zach Wilson in Week 11. Although White only a went 1-3, he averaged almost 300 passing yards game with three touchdowns and four interceptions. As for the Jets, their quarterback options continue to dwindle while they await a decision from Aaron Rodgers. The Jets went all-out to convince Rodgers last week with a cross-country flight to talk with him and Jets players even took to social media to lure Rodgers to New York.
wftv.comNFL free agency 2023 tracker: Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins
NFL free agency 2023 is upon us! The Miami Dolphins kicked things off Sunday in blockbuster fashion by acquiring star cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Los Angeles Rams for a 2023 third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long. The Dolphins also agreed to guarantee the final two years on Ramsey's current deal. The legal tampering period begins at noon ET/9 a.m. PT on Monday, March 13, while the new league year begins — and free agency formally starts — at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. The Bears have the most cap space in the NFL by far, and also the No.
wftv.comDolphins reportedly in talks to land Rams CB Jalen Ramsey in major trade
The Miami Dolphins needed better cornerback play, and they are apparently close to landing one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. The Dolphins were in talks to trade for Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to NFL Media. Ramsey was a big part of the Rams' Super Bowl title two seasons ago, after Los Angeles acquired him in a huge trade. But the Rams had a losing season last year and it was reported over the past month that they were willing to trade Ramsey and receiver Allen Robinson II. For the Dolphins, who made the playoffs last season and appear to be on the rise, it's an aggressive move to help their defense.
wftv.comDolphins pick up QB Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option, likely taking them out of Lamar Jackson sweepstakes
The Miami Dolphins gave Tua Tagovailoa a major vote of confidence Friday when the team reportedly picked up the quarterback's fifth-year option, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Tagovailoa will now make a guaranteed $23.2 million in 2024. This also likely takes the Dolphins out of a potential bid for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who can negotiate with other teams after he was given the non-exclusive franchise tag.
wftv.comWitnesses: Michael Irvin's encounter with woman was friendly
Two men who were in a Phoenix hotel lobby the night that Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin was accused of misconduct with a female employee say they didn’t see him do anything wrong and that his brief interaction with the woman appeared friendly.
Dolphins CB Byron Jones alludes to retirement; cant' run or jump due to injures
Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones shared a video graphic about his NFL combine performance with two strong messages Saturday. Today I can’t run or jump because of my injuries sustained playing this game. Today I can’t run or jump because of my injuries sustained playing this game. https://t.co/g5TTHDQGSY — Byron Jones (@TheByronJones) February 25, 2023Jones sent one more message that seemed to allude to his potential retirement along with an ominous message to the future of the league. — Byron Jones (@TheByronJones) February 25, 2023This story will be updated.
wftv.comDolphins' Tagovailoa says he's 'all in' to play next season
PHOENIX — (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa is grateful the Miami Dolphins kept him off the field after suffering his second concussion and he has no doubts about returning to play next season. Tagovailoa was immediately taken to the locker room and returned after he was cleared of any head injury. Just four days later, Tagovailoa started against the Cincinnati Bengals in a Thursday night game. He suffered a concussion in the first half after his head violently slammed the ground on a sack. When he suffered the second concussion, the Dolphins held him out.
wftv.comFormer Dolphins coach Brian Flores will reportedly join Vikings as defensive coordinator
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is adding another coaching position to his resume. Flores will reportedly accept the open defensive coordinator position with the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Steelers’ assistant coach Brian Flores is accepting the Vikings’ defensive coordinator job, per source. Before joining the Dolphins, Flores served as a defensive assistant, safeties coach and linebackers coach with the New England Patriots. The Vikings job will mark the first time Flores has been a defensive coordinator.
wftv.com2023 NFL draft order: Picks 1-29 are set after conference championship games
With the conclusion of conference championship weekend, the NFL Draft order is almost completely set. While the first 18 picks were already set at the end of the regular season, playoff teams are slotted in after they're eliminated. 1 overall pick thanks to a wild come-from-behind victory by the Houston Texans over the Indianapolis Colts in the regular season finale. Do they take their pick of position players that include potential game-changing defenders Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) and Jalen Carter (Georgia). 10 pick thanks to a pick swap in 2022.
wftv.comAP source: Dolphins hire Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator
The Miami Dolphins have reached a deal with former Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio to become their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. Fangio, who had been one of the most sought-after defensive coordinator candidates this offseason, was Denver's head coach from 2019-21, going 19-30. The Dolphins fired defensive coordinator Josh Boyer after three seasons with the team. The 64-year-old Fangio, a respected defensive mind, figures to mesh well with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and the talent Miami has on defense.
wftv.comVic Fangio joins Dolphins as their new DC, becomes the NFL's highest-paid coordinator
The Miami Dolphins, looking to boost their defense, hired Fangio. Fangio joins the Dolphins and will be the NFL's highest-paid coordinator according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero. Fangio could change the Dolphins' defense in a hurry. His defenses have finished in the top 10 of points allowed or yardage allowed 10 times. He was 19-30 in three seasons as Broncos head coach, but his defense wasn't the biggest problem in Denver.
wftv.comAP Source: Tagovailoa to miss Pro Bowl, still in protocol
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol and will not participate in the 2023 Pro Bowl, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. Tagovailoa was diagnosed with his second concussion of the 2022 season more than a month ago, after a Dec. 25 loss to Green Bay. Tagovailoa had been selected as a Pro Bowl first alternate and would have replaced either Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes, one of whom will play in Super Bowl LVII after Sunday’s AFC Championship game. The Pro Bowl will be held on Sunday Feb. 5, one week before the Super Bowl. The Dolphins have repeated that they remain committed to Tagovailoa as their starter for the 2023 season.
wftv.comDolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is still in concussion protocol after Week 16 injury, will miss Pro Bowl
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, more than a month after he last entered, is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Tagovailoa will skip the Pro Bowl Games next week and is still recovering from his latest concussion, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques . Tagovailoa, who last entered protocols on Dec. 26, has reportedly been "deliberate" with his time in protocol while meeting with several different doctors. He entered protocols after that game, and did not play again for the rest of the season. Tagovailoa threw for a career-high 3,548 yards and 25 touchdowns in 13 games this season, his third with the Dolphins.
wftv.comDolphins blow best chance at beating Bills with butchered 4th-down sequence, wasted timeouts
The Miami Dolphins had a great chance to stun the Buffalo Bills on Sunday despite playing with third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson. When the play clock hit 4 seconds, they were still in their huddle. They burned their third and final timeout earlier on their final drive for the same reason. With the play clock ticking toward zero, the Dolphins called a timeout on offense on a second-down play. With the play clock winding down on third-and-10 early in the fourth quarter, the Dolphins were slow to leave the huddle.
wftv.comBills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over Dolphins
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — (AP) — Josh Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing by throwing two touchdown passes 3:11 apart in the third quarter, and rallying the Buffalo Bills to a 34-31 win over the injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in an AFC wild-card matchup on Sunday. The Bills defense, which forced six punts and two turnovers, then held on to secure the win when Miami turned the ball over on downs on its final possession. The Dolphins beat Buffalo 21-19 at Miami in September, with the Bills rallying to beat Miami 32-29 last month. Their matchup will be determined after the Bengals host Baltimore on Sunday night. Bills: Host either Cincinnati Bengals or Jacksonville Jaguars in AFC divisional playoff next weekend.
wftv.comJosh Allen shoving match with Christian Wilkins leads to Bills-Dolphins fight
Allen got involved in a shoving match with Christian Wilkins, which then led to a full-on scuffle. Replays showed the fight began after Allen and Wilkins engaged in a shoving match after the interception. Wilkins turned around and the two engaged in a shoving match. Eventually, other Bills players got involved and Wilkins and handful of other players ended up on the ground. Once Morse got involved, Allen walked away from the scuffle hoping he wouldn't get flagged.
wftv.comAP source: Hamlin visits teammates for 1st time since injury
Bills linebacker Matt Milano posted a photo on his Instagram account of a smiling Hamlin shaking hands with someone. A person with direct knowledge of Hamlin’s schedule confirmed to The Associated Press the player’s visit. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Hamlin has kept his schedule and recovery private. Hamlin was cleared to go home Wednesday after undergoing final tests at Buffalo General Medical Center. ___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2023 The Associated Press.
wftv.com2023 NFL playoffs: How to watch Bills vs. Dolphins AFC wild-card game
The 2023 NFL playoffs kick off this weekend, with all roads leading to the Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12. Here is the schedule for the AFC wild-card playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. (7) Miami Dolphins at (2) Buffalo BillsSunday, January 15Time: 1 p.m. ETTV channel: CBSBetMGM line: Bills -13Previous meetings this season: Dolphins 21, Bills 19 (Sept. 25 at MIA); Bills 32, Dolphins 29 (Dec. 17 at BUF)Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)
wftv.comTua Tagovailoa ruled out of Dolphins' playoff game vs. Bills
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has not been cleared to return to football activities and has been ruled out for Sunday’s playoff game against the Buffalo Bills as he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday. The Dolphins are preparing for rookie Skylar Thompson to be their starter when they face the Bills for the third time this season. Tagovailoa was diagnosed with his second concussion of the season after a Week 16 loss to Green Bay and missed the Dolphin’s final two games of the regular season. That was four days after he was allowed to return to a game after appearing disoriented following a hit. “The way Skylar thinks, he hopes that’s the worst game that he’s played,” McDaniel said.
wftv.comDolphins rule out Tua Tagovailoa for playoff match with Bills
The Miami Dolphins will be without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for their wild-card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Mike McDaniel announced Wednesday. Tagovailoa missed the past two games after suffering a concussion against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. McDaniel added that the team is preparing to start rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson but that veteran Teddy Bridgewater is working to get ready to play Sunday. This story will be updated.
wftv.comTua Tagovailoa not cleared to practice; Raheem Mostert has broken thumb ahead of Dolphins-Bills playoff game
Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Monday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has yet to be cleared for football activity and confirmed that running back Raheem Mostert has a broken thumb. "It's a serious injury," McDaniel said. McDaniel told reporters on Monday that the team hopes to know more on his status by Wednesday. "We'll continue to take it day-by-day and I will not even think about any sort of game, whether that's this year or next year, until he's fully ready to do so," McDaniel told reporters. "Teddy was battling to be available," McDaniel told reporters.
wftv.comReport: Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert breaks thumb, may miss wild-card game vs. Bills
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert broke his thumb against the New York Jets, leaving his status for Sunday's wild card game against the Buffalo Bills in doubt, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. The news adds to Miami's injury woes in the backfield as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's status remains unclear after his Christmas day concussion against the Green Bay Packers. Tagovailoa has missed two straight games since sustaining the head injury, his third of the season.
wftv.comNFL playoffs: Dolphins, Jaguars back; Patriots head home
The NFL's postseason field is largely set after Sunday afternoon's games. That made it much easier to focus on Week 18 and now the playoffs, which start with the wild-card round next weekend. So in the AFC, it'll be the Dolphins at Bills, Ravens at Bengals and Chargers at Jaguars. The NFL has a re-seeding policy after each playoff round. Miami then had to wait a few minutes for Buffalo to finish off New England to make the Dolphins' playoff appearance official.
wftv.comBills win for Hamlin and eliminate Patriots from playoffs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — (AP) — Nyheim Hines ignited an emotionally charged atmosphere celebrating injured Bills safety Damar Hamlin by returning two kickoffs for touchdowns, and Buffalo clinched the AFC’s second playoff seed with a 35-23 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. With the game in hand, Bills players held up three fingers in honor of Hamlin’s number with the crowd chanting “Hamlin! 3, and with Hamlin watching and live-tweeting from his hospital bed in Cincinnati, two touchdowns by Hines proved key. The crowd had barely settled into its seats following a pregame ceremony honoring Hamlin when Hines returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a score. The 35-year-old McCourty made his 205th start for New England in what could be his final game for the franchise.
wftv.comDolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Jason Sanders kicked a go-ahead 50-yard field goal with 18 seconds left, helping the Miami Dolphins to their first playoff berth since 2016 after squeaking by the New York Jets 11-6 on Sunday. The Jets (7-10) ended the season with six straight losses, finishing a disappointing collapse for Robert Saleh's squad. The Jets reached midfield with 7:28 left on a 27-yard penalty after a defensive pass interference call on Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou. The Jets had tied it with about 12 minutes left on a 35-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein. Tight end Mike Gesicki led the Dolphins with 46 yards, including a 32-yard catch in the fourth quarter.
wftv.comDolphins clinch final AFC playoff spot thanks to Jason Sanders field goal with 23 seconds left
Jason Sanders connects to give Miami a 9-6 lead with 18 seconds to go! The Pittsburgh Steelers were also eliminated thanks to Miami's win. The Steelers would've clinched the final spot if both the Patriots and Dolphins had lost. Mike McDaniel's team is now lined up to play the Bills in the first round of the playoffs, their third game against Buffalo this season. No one knows if he can play this soon, but the Dolphins likely need Tagovailoa to have a prayer in their game against the Bills.
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