Mike Florio identifies Dolphins as potential surprise team in 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
NFL analyst Mike Florio highlights the Miami Dolphins as a potential surprise team for the 2026 season. Despite a challenging 2025 campaign that ended with a 7-10 record, Florio praises the team's youth movement and cultural shift. Following the departure of key players, quarterback Malik Willis is set to lead the revamped roster, where he previously showed promise with high completion rates and efficient play. The Dolphins are moving forward with optimism, focusing on a run-heavy system with star running back De’Von Achane following a contract extension.
- •Florio views Miami as an overlooked team in the AFC.
- •The Dolphins finished 2025 with a 7-10 record.
- •Malik Willis impressed in limited appearances last season.
- •Achane recently secured a contract extension.
- •Miami's roster features many hungry rookies ready to compete.
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst Mike Florio thinks overlooked AFC team could pull off big surprise in 2026
"NFL analyst Mike Florio believes there's one team in the AFC that is being overlooked because of their performance in 2025.
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