“Jalen Ramsey’s Trade Sparks Dolphins’ Unexpected Rebuilding: What This Means for Miami’s Future”

Every NFL fan knows the thrill of witnessing their team on the cusp of something great—there’s nothing quite like that electrifying buzz in the air. But, the truth is, betting big on fleeting moments of success can sometimes lead to a flurry of disappointment. Take the Miami Dolphins, for example, as they navigate tumultuous waters in 2025. Just a blink ago, they were the shining star of the league, riding high on the sensational quarterback play of Tua Tagovailoa, who finally found his stride under the nurturing guidance of coach Mike McDaniel. With bold acquisitions like Tyreek Hill—who dazzled fans with two back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons—and the trade for cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins looked poised to reclaim their former glory. Yet here we are, two years into their playoff appearance, and the franchise is gripped by whispers of another overhaul, despite clutching the longest barren stretch between playoff victories in NFL history—a staggering 24 years! As we unravel the implications of these bold moves and the reality of their current situation, we’re left to ponder: Is this the beginning of a new era or just a prelude to a bitter ending? Let’s dive into the Dolphins’ latest challenges and what the future might hold. LEARN MOREAnd for all of that, the Dolphins still have the longest drought between playoff wins in the NFL. It has been 24 years since the Dolphins won a playoff game. And now the Dolphins might be blowing things up again.The return on any investment the Dolphins have made lately is far from ideal. Tua Tagovailoa is one year into a four-year, 2.4 million extension and the Dolphins are coming off another season in which the biggest question is Tagovailoa’s health. Hill is coming off a season in which he dropped from 1,799 yards to 959. Even if a wrist injury is to blame, Hill didn’t look like the same player at age 30. And there has been noise since the season ended and Hill complained that he wants out. The Dolphins might need to explore that too.The Dolphins were seemingly a team on the rise and it wasn’t that long ago. Tua Tagovailoa emerged as a good quarterback once he had a coach in Mike McDaniel who supported him and didn’t tear him down. They paid a lot to land Tyreek Hill, but Hill had a pair of 1,700-yard seasons to start his Dolphins career. The Dolphins made the playoffs in 2022 and then traded for cornerback Jalen Ramsey. They’ve given him two big contract extensions since. Hill signed a massive extension upon his trade from the Kansas City Chiefs and signed another big restructured deal last year.It all changed so fast. You don’t hear much about NFL teams who take their shot and miss. Here’s what happens to them: They end up like the Dolphins, trying to figure out how they came up short. What’s left if finding a path back to where they were just a couple years ago.

It all changed so fast. You don’t hear much about NFL teams who take their shot and miss. Here’s what happens to them: They end up like the Dolphins, trying to figure out how they came up short. What’s left if finding a path back to where they were just a couple years ago.

It all changed so fast. You don’t hear much about NFL teams who take their shot and miss. Here’s what happens to them: They end up like the Dolphins, trying to figure out how they came up short. What’s left if finding a path back to where they were just a couple years ago.

Sometimes, that ends up like the Miami Dolphins in 2025.Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel led his team to the playoffs in his first two seasons, but missed out last season. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Every NFL team’s fanbase wants their team to swing big when they get a sniff of success.