The NFL revised its compensatory pick calculations, resulting in the Dolphins going back to 10 total selections, from 11.

As for the aforementioned times Miami lost picks: In 1971, the league docked the Dolphins a first-rounder because Shula was still under contract to coach the Colts when Miami came knocking. The Dolphins lost a first-rounder in 2023 because of the Brady/Payton fallout.

The Miami Dolphins added a power-running veteran to their running back room on Thursday, agreeing to a deal with Alexander Mattison, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized.

Miami's ineptitude on third-and-1 run success rate was exceeded by only the Patriots. Enter Alexander Mattison, free agent running back addition. Pro Football Focus graded Mattison as 42nd among 47 NFL running backs last season.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized. At 5-foot-11, 220 pounds, Mattison brings size behind speedster De'Von Achane. Mattison spent the first five seasons of his career in Minnesota — he rushed for 2,

The Miami Dolphins added former Las Vegas Raiders assistant general manager Champ Kelly to their front office staff as a senior personnel executive, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kelly began his NFL talent evaluation career in 2007 as a scout with the Denver Broncos and worked his way up to assistant director of pro personnel with the franchise.

Mike McDaniel said the Dolphins would add at least a couple running backs in 2025 and they found one Thursday.

The Miami Dolphins running back corps is undergoing a significant transformation. The changes began with Raheem Mostert’s recent departure to the Las Vegas Raiders, creating an opening that needed attention.