Miami Dolphins 2026 season preview guide: Questions ahead for new coach, general manager

The Dolphins are spending $179.2 million in cap space on players not on the team this season, including over $55 million on former quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a marker of the massive overhaul underway by first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and first-year coach Jeff Hafley. Can Miami make progress as it builds toward a new future? The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.