The Miami Dolphins ' slate of opponents for the 2026 season is set. The NFL's schedule rotation already mapped out 14 of the Dolphins ' 17 opponents next season, the other three were determined by the final standings this year.

Grier had been with the Dolphins since 2000 and serving as general manager since 2016. During his tenure as GM, Miami had five winning seasons and three playoff appearances but still failed to win a playoff game. Their 25-year streak without a playoff win is the longest in the league.

The Patriots finished off the regular season with a blowout win over the Dolphins on Sunday night, turning in a 38-10 win to finish 14-3 just a year after a 4-13 season in a remarkable turnaround under Mike Vrabel.

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers left the game with an apparent knee injury in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots.

The list of Miami Dolphins inactives for their season finale at New England certainly included a lot of big names. The Dolphins will be without five starters, t

Achane is not expected to play in Week 18 against the Patriots, which would mean his 2025 season has come to a close. The 24-year-old star running back made his first Pro Bowl and was one of the lone bright spots for Miami amid a tough 2025 season.

The New England Patriots’ season is far from over, but they will close the book on its first chapter on Sunday. Hosting the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will play its final regular season game of the year — one that could end up having major playoff implications.

The Miami Dolphins already were going to face a tough challenge in trying to upset the New England Patriots in their season finale at Gillette Stadium on Sunday