2024 Miami Dolphins season

The 2024 season was the Miami Dolphins' 55th in the National Football League (NFL), their 59th overall, their ninth under general manager Chris Grier and their third under head coach Mike McDaniel. The Dolphins failed to improve on their 11–6 record from last year following a loss to the division rival Buffalo Bills in Week 9. They then guaranteed a worse record following a loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 13. The Dolphins failed to make the NFL playoffs for the first time in three seasons after the Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18, extending their 23-year playoff victory drought which is the longest active drought in the NFL. The Dolphins also suffered their first losing season since 2019.

Draft

Draft trades

* Signed from the Dominican Republic as part of the International Player Pathway Program

Staff

On January 24, 2024, the Dolphins and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio mutually agreed to part ways. He was later hired as the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles on January 27.

On February 3, 2024, the Dolphins named Ravens assistant head coach and defensive line coach Anthony Weaver as their new defensive coordinator.

Final roster

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Despite receiver Tyreek Hill being detained by the police for speeding prior to the game, and the team falling behind 17–7 at halftime, the Dolphins rallied behind a strong performance from Hill to come back and win.

Week 2: vs. Buffalo Bills

After a tight first quarter, the Dolphins could not contain Bills running back James Cook, who scored three total touchdowns, and were unable to come back, resulting in a 31–10 loss. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw three interceptions in the game, including a pick-six to cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram, suffered a concussion in the third quarter, which was his third diagnosed concussion in less than 24 months.

Week 3: at Seattle Seahawks

With Tagovailoa placed on injured reserve due to his concussion, Skylar Thompson made the start at quarterback for Miami, but he suffered a "painful" rib injury during the game and was replaced by third-string quarterback Tim Boyle. The Dolphins also lost other starters such as Kendall Fuller and Terron Armstead to injury during the 24–3 loss which dropped them to 1–2 on the season.

Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans

With the loss Dolphins dropped to 1–3 and suffered their second straight loss to Tennessee. It was their third loss to the Titans since 2021

Week 5: at New England Patriots

With the win Miami improved to 2–3 while securing their third straight win over New England.

Week 7: at Indianapolis Colts

Week 8: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Despite a 20–10 lead midway through the 3rd quarter and a 27–18 lead in the 4th quarter, the Dolphins could not hold on and lost 28–27 to the Cardinals.

Week 9: at Buffalo Bills

With the loss the Dolphins were swept by Buffalo in back-to-back years.

Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams

The Dolphins beat the Rams for the 5th straight meeting dating to a 42-10 loss in 2001.

Week 11: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Week 12: vs. New England Patriots

With the win, the Dolphins swept the Patriots for the second straight year and have now won 7 of the last 8 over New England since Week 15 of 2020.

Week 13: at Green Bay Packers

Thanksgiving Day games

Week 14: vs. New York Jets

Week 15: at Houston Texans

Week 16: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week 17: at Cleveland Browns

Week 18: at New York Jets

With the loss, and Denver's win, the Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2021. Additionally, they secured their first losing record since 2019 by finishing 8–9.