Dolphins have a tough schedule in 2026 – The Splash Zone 1/7/26

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

After a losing season, the Miami Dolphins are rewarded with the second toughest schedule in 2026. It’s a tad early to look that far ahead when this season hasn’t even finished yet. But on paper, it is a tough task for a Dolphins team that is going to look a tad different entering next season.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Miami Dolphins schedule for 2026: 2nd toughest in NFL
The Miami Dolphins have had two straight losing seasons and now their 2026 schedule of opponents has been revealed as the second most difficult in the entire NFL.


Dolphins General Manager Search

Miami Dolphins general manager candidate: Jon-Eric Sullivan, Packers
The Miami Dolphins are interviewing at least seven people for their open general manager position, including Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan.

The Dolphins’ six-person panel for GM interviews is missing a name that you might be surprised to hear after yesterday
Meet the six-person panel conducting interviews for GMs candidates this week in Miami.

Dolphins ask to interview Chargers’ Chad Alexander for GM job, report says
The Miami Dolphins have requested permission to interview Chad Alexander, an assistant general manager with the Los Angeles Chargers, for their general manager job, according to an ESPN report.

Five things to know about Tariq Ahmad, the 49ers executive interviewing for the Miami Dolphins’ general manager vacancy
Get to know one of the names recently tied to Miami’s general manager vacancy.


Mike McDaniel

Exploring the (Likely) Reasons the Dolphins Have Kept McDaniel
The Miami Dolphins appear as though they’ll be moving forward with Mike McDaniel as their head coach for a fifth season in 2026


Dolphins Offseason

What does Miami Dolphins’ roster, salary cap situation look like this offseason?
The Miami Dolphins face a challenging offseason.

Ranking All 29 Dolphins Players Set to Be Free Agents This Offseason
The Miami Dolphins have 29 players slated to be unrestriced free agents this offseason.


Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Dolphins begin general manager search – The Splash Zone 1/6/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dolphins begin first wave of GM interviews; Mike McDaniel NOT involved in interview process
Dolphins will begin interviewing candidates for their GM position later today and Mike McDaniel will NOT be involved.

Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week Eighteen | Maximum effort
Zach Sieler blocks field goal in lopsided loss to New England Patriots.

Miami Dolphins sign six players to reserve/futures contracts
Dolphins ink six players to futures contracts as search for the next general manager takes shape.

Dolphins request seventh GM interview candidate
The Miami Dolphins are adding another potential target to the GM list.

Dolphins ownership has “affinity” for John Harbaugh
According to Josina Anderson, Dolphins ownership could be interested in former Ravens coach John Harbaugh.

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