Updated March 9, 2026, 4:49 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
The Miami Dolphins<\/a> have been very busy in the days and weeks leading up to the start of the new league year, which included trading safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and announcing the future release of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Monday.<\/p>\n With the legal tampering period set to kick off on Monday at 12:00 p.m. ET, we’ll keep you up to date on everything, as teams are allowed to negotiate contracts with pending free agents, but they can’t be officially signed until Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n For the most recent updates, check back here.<\/p>\n Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign in the NFC South<\/p>\n ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported<\/a> Monday afternoon that Tagovailoa plans to sign with the Atlanta Falcons once he’s officially released.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a> Dolphins lose offensive lineman to the NFC North<\/p>\n After spending the 2025 season with the Dolphins<\/a>, offensive tackle Larry Borom agreed to a deal with the Detroit Lions.<\/a><\/p>\n Dolphins “in the mix” with former NFC West WR<\/p>\n CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported<\/a> that the Dolphins are one of the teams checking in on former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne.<\/p>\n Dolphins lose key specialist to NFC team<\/p>\n Former Dolphins punter Jake Bailey has found a new home with the Atlanta Falcons on a three-year deal, leaving Miami without a punter or kicker for 2026.<\/p>\n Dolphins have found a new quarterback<\/p>\n Just hours after moving on from Tagovailoa, the Dolphins have agreed to terms with Malik Willis<\/a> on a three-year $67.5 million deal.<\/p>\n Dolphins are reported showing interest in Malik Willis<\/p>\n It’s not surprise that the Dolphins are looking for a new quarterback, and with Willis being one of the top options on the market, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says Miami is “dipping their toes into” his market.<\/p>\n