The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as an American Football Conference East division member. They were established in 1965, and they played their first season in 1966, as part of the American Football League before the AFL-NFL merger.
Located in the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, the Dolphins play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, situated in Miami Gardens. They have been playing in the venue since the 1987 season. Before that, they played at the Miami Orange Bowl.
The Dolphins have experienced periods of remarkable success throughout their history, with the early 1970s being their golden era. They won two back-to-back Super Bowls under the guidance of legendary coach Don Shula.
They have made their mark in the NFL with a total of five Super Bowl appearances. In addition, they have clinched several division titles, reflecting their consistent performance and ability to contend at the highest levels.
Championship Wins
The Dolphins have won two Super Bowl championships. Their two championship wins came in consecutive years:
Super Bowl VII
The Dolphins’ Super Bowl victory in the 1972 season is the NFL’s only perfect season culminating in a Super Bowl win. They thrashed the Washington Redskins with a score of 14-7 in the final ending the season with a 17-0 record.
The Dolphins hence became the first and only team in NFL history to finish a season undefeated and untied from the regular season through the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl VIII
The Miami Dolphins successfully defended their title in the 1973 NFL season. They defeated the Minnesota Vikings by 24-7 to claim their consecutive Super Bowl trophy.
Active Roster
| Player | # | Position | Height | College |
De’Von Achane | 28 | RB | 5-9 | Texas A&M |
Eli Apple | 33 | CB | 6-1 | Ohio State |
Terron Armstead | 72 | T | 6-5 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff |
Jake Bailey | 16 | P | 6-2 | Stanford |
Braxton Berrios | 0 | WR | 5-9 | Miami |
Justin Bethel | 20 | CB | 6-0 | Presbyterian College |
Chris Brooks | 35 | RB | 6-1 | BYU |
Elijah Campbell | 22 | DB | 5-11 | Northern Iowa |
Robbie Chosen | 3 | WR | 6-3 | Temple |
Chase Claypool | 83 | WR | 6-4 | Notre Dame |
Lester Cotton | 66 | G | 6-4 | Alabama |
River Cracraft | 85 | WR | 6-0 | Washington State |
Raekwon Davis | 98 | DT | 6-7 | Alabama |
Liam Eichenberg | 74 | OL | 6-6 | Notre Dame |
DeShon Elliott | 21 | S | 6-1 | Texas |
Blake Ferguson | 44 | LS | 6-3 | LSU |
Da’Shawn Hand | 93 | DT | 6-3 | Alabama |
Jonotthan Harrison | 60 | OL | 6-4 | Florida |
Julian Hill | 89 | TE | 6-4 | Campbell University |
Tyreek Hill | 10 | WR | 5-10 | West Alabama |
Jevon Holland | 8 | S | 6-1 | Oregon |
Justin Houston | 52 | LB | 6-3 | Georgia |
Xavien Howard | 25 | CB | 6-1 | Baylor |
Robert Hunt | 68 | OL | 6-6 | Louisiana-Lafayette |
Alec Ingold | 30 | FB | 6-1 | Wisconsin |
Melvin Ingram | 9 | LB | 6-2 | South Carolina |
Bruce Irvin | 46 | LB | 6-3 | West Virginia |
Austin Jackson | 73 | OL | 6-5 | USC |
Brandon Jones | 29 | S | 6-1 | Texas |
Robert Jones | 65 | OL | 6-4 | Middle Tennessee State |
Kader Kohou | 4 | CB | 5-10 | Texas A&M-Commerce |
Tyler Kroft | 82 | TE | 6-6 | Rutgers |
Kendall Lamm | 70 | T | 6-5 | Appalachian State |
David Long Jr. | 51 | LB | 5-11 | West Virginia |
Raheem Mostert | 31 | RB | 5-10 | Purdue |
Calvin Munson | 50 | LB | 6-1 | San Diego State |
Nik Needham | 40 | CB | 6-1 | UTEP |
Emmanuel Ogbah | 91 | DE | 6-4 | Oklahoma State |
Jalen Ramsey | 5 | CB | 6-1 | Florida State |
Duke Riley | 45 | LB | 6-1 | LSU |
Jason Sanders | 7 | K | 5-11 | New Mexico |
Zach Sieler | 92 | DT | 6-6 | Ferris State |
Cam Smith | 24 | CB | 6-1 | South Carolina |
Kion Smith | 71 | T | 6-5 | Fayetteville State University |
Durham Smythe | 81 | TE | 6-6 | Notre Dame |
Tua Tagovailoa | 1 | QB | 6-1 | Alabama |
Skylar Thompson | 6 | QB | 6-2 | Kansas State |
Channing Tindall | 41 | LB | 6-2 | Georgia |
Jaylen Waddle | 17 | WR | 5-10 | Alabama |
Mike White | 14 | QB | 6-5 | Western Kentucky |
Christian Wilkins | 94 | DT | 6-4 | Clemson |
Cedrick Wilson Jr. | 11 | WR | 6-2 | Boise State |
Jeff Wilson Jr. | 23 | RB | 6-0 | North Texas |
Miami Dolphins Opponents for the 2024 NFL Season
The Dolphins will play eight games at home and nine on the roads in the 2024 regular NFL season. Their opponents for the season are:
Home
Divisional Opponents
- Buffalo Bills
- New England Patriots
- New York Jets
AFC Opponents
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Tennessee Titans
NFC Opponents
- Arizona Cardinals
- San Francisco 49ers
Away
Divisional Opponents
- Buffalo Bills
- New England Patriots
- New York Jets
AFC Opponents
- Houston Texans
- Indianapolis Colts
- Cleveland Browns
NFC Opponents
- Los Angeles Rams
- Seattle Seahawks
- Green Bay Packers
