The Miami Dolphins are still dreaming of starring in the AFC playoffs, something they haven't done since the times of Dan Marino.

They are looking to shore up a team that has an increasingly dangerous offense, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle and speedster Tyreek Hill, which is now strengthened with another great target: Odell Beckham Jr. On the ground, they have a top-notch duo formed by Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane.

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However, the team has to show much more solidity on the offensive and defensive lines after they lost what would have been their first AFC East title since 2008, when they closed the 2023 regular season with three losses in their last five games.

As a result they dropped to the Wild Card spot, where they offered very little while visiting an icy Arrowhead Stadium, and fell to the Chiefs 26-7.

Thus, Miami's season ended by extending their negative streak of 24 years without winning a playoff game, the longest active streak in the league.

Miami will be defined by what they hope is an explosive aerial attack, full of big plays and a solid ground attack, but the defense will be their big question mark, as well as the mental toughness of their passer, who is still looking to make the leap to the league's elite.

Defensively, they lost their defensive tackle, Christian Wilkins, who departed to Las Vegas, as well as DeShon Elliott and Brandon Jones. They also lost their stellar corner, Xavien Howard, so their secondary is weaker.

They also had two losses on the offensive line: Connor Williams and Robert Hunt.

Here is the Dolphins preseason schedule:

  • Week 1: Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons - Friday, August 08, 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT.
  • Week 2: Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders - Saturday, August 17, 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT
  • Week 3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins - Saturday, August 24, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT

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