Quarterback Baker Mayfield had a career-best year in 2024, passing for 4,500 yards with 41 touchdowns as he spread the ball to a plethora of weapons, headlined by running back Bucky Irving and receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, who's returning from a season-ending injury.

The Miami Dolphins reached the NFL playoffs in Mike McDaniel's first two years at the helm, but the team failed to win a game in either postseason. In 2024, it took a step backward with an 8-9 finish that left them on the outside looking in on the AFC playoff bracket.

The Miami Dolphins opened the 2025 NFL Draft by picking defensive tackle Kenneth Grant 13th overall and offensive guard Jonah Savaiinaea in the second round. They have seven picks remaining.