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Dolphins’ Austin Jackson faces scrutiny after poor start to season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:48 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Dolphins’ Austin Jackson faces scrutiny after poor start to season

Summary

Austin Jackson, the Miami Dolphins' starting right tackle, has drawn criticism for his performance early in the 2026 season. Following their Week 2 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, experts highlighted Jackson's struggles against top defenders like Nick Bosa. Head coach Jeff Hafley acknowledged mixed results in Jackson's performance but pointed out that he has faced tough competition. With Jackson set to become a free agent after the season, his future with the team may be in doubt.

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By the Numbers

•Dolphins are struggling with a young, inexperienced roster under a first-year head coach.
•Jackson is a former first-round pick in his seventh NFL season.
•He has been criticized for poor pass protection in the first two games.
•Head coach Hafley suggests Jackson needs more support in upcoming games.
•Jackson has earned over $45 million in his career and becomes a free agent in 2027.

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2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins $45 Million Starter Put on Notice: “Has Been Abysmal”

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The Miami Dolphins struggling throughout the first two weeks of the season was not a surprise. Miami entered the season with a young, inexperienced roster under a first-year head coach. To make matters more difficult, the team is using a majority of its cap space on players who either play for other teams or remain […] The post Dolphins $45 Million Starter Put on Notice: “Has Been Abysmal” appeared first on HEAVY.
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