Miami is expected to release Xavien Howard before the start of the league year, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo and Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager reported, per sources. On Friday, the Dolphins released edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah. 

With free agency less than a month away, NFL teams will be looking to clear cap space in the coming weeks. So, which notable players could be released? Matt Okada spotlights potential cut candidates across the AFC.

Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 15 Sunday.

With the Miami Dolphins boasting a new defensive coordinator and a bevy of stars on the roster, defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah said this weekend that the team believes there are no external limitations on the potential of this year's defense, and that "I feel like this is the year. We can be as good as we want to be."

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With better weapons on the field and first-year head coach Mike McDaniel on the sideline, will Tua Tagovailoa prove he is Miami's quarterback of the future? Adam Rank checks in on the state of the Dolphins heading into the 2022 NFL season.

Miami Dolphins pass rusher Emmanuel Ogbah is confident thanks to the team's hot end to last season and the returning players on the roster. He believes that combination could lead to a "scary" defense in 2022.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that free-agent pass rusher Melvin Ingram is visiting the Dolphins on Tuesday. Ingram compiled a sack and five QB hits in nine regular-season games with the Chiefs in 2021.

Miami has made the playoffs just twice since divisional realignment in 2002, but Adam Schein predicts the Dolphins will hit the postseason as the NFL's Cinderella team in 2022.

Tyreek Hill is heading from Kansas City to Miami in a trade that nets the Chiefs five draft picks, including a 2022 first-rounder. Here's how the NFL world reacted to the league's latest deal.

The Dolphins last week opted not to use their franchise tag on pass rusher Emmanuel Ogbah. They locked him up long term instead. Miami reached an agreement with the talented pass rusher on a four-year deal worth $65 million, Ian Rapoport reports.

Will a team overpay for Brandon Scherff? Might Emmanuel Ogbah be a bargain? Gregg Rosenthal lists NFL free agents who could be overpriced and underpriced this offseason.

Emmanuel Ogbah's agent said Sunday that he doesn't anticipate Miami using the franchise tag on the edge rusher.

Should the Lions juice their offense with Allen Robinson? Will Jameis Winston stay in New Orleans? Nick Shook provides one free agency fit for each NFC team.

Could Allen Robinson end up in Cleveland? Might Tyrann Mathieu join Robert Saleh and the New York Jets? Marc Sessler matches one free agent with each AFC team.

Could James Conner find a new home in Florida? Might Marcus Mariota get a chance to revive his career in the Midwest? Gil Brandt identifies team fits for 10 notable free agents.

With 32 separate 53-man rosters across the NFL, it's easy for key contributors to fly under the radar. With that in mind, Nick Shook spotlights one unsung hero from each AFC team.

Which players are on Cynthia Frelund's list of impending free agents who must be re-signed? Plus, an upset pick for Week 13 and a few notable player projections.

Will the Buccaneers take action before the trade deadline in an effort to repair a depleted secondary? Do the Jets cut their losses and deal Marcus Maye? Kevin Patra identifies 10 buyers and sellers ahead of the 2021 NFL trade deadline.

In the second of two straight weeks featuring games from London, Tua Tagovailoa is set to return from a stint on IR for the Dolphins, as they take on rookie Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium live on CBS.

Miami won 10 games in 2020, but missed the playoffs. Are the Tua Tagovailoa-led Dolphins ready to get over the hump in 2021? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise.

Are the Bills loaded enough on offense to knock off the Chiefs? Is Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa poised for a breakout campaign? What's the current makeup of the Patriots and Jets? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC East team.

The Bills' Cole Beasley and the Browns' Rashard Higgins might not be stars, but they played like studs in 2020. Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to identify one unsung hero on each AFC team. 

As we hurtle toward the conclusion of the NFL regular season, it's a good time to review which offseason investments provided the greatest returns. Nick Shook ranks the top 10 free-agent signings of 2020.

Gil Brandt ranks his nine candidates in the race for Coach of the Year. Where do Ron Rivera, Kevin Stefanski and Brian Flores stand?

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Miami Dolphins' rout of the Denver Broncos continues as defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah comes up with the interception on a tipped pass by defensive end Da'Shawn Hand.

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NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Miami Dolphins are re-signing defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah on a four-year, $65 million deal.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund and Brian Baldinger shares Los Angeles Rams LB Von Miller, Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones, and Miami Dolphins DE Emmanuel Ogbah future landing spots.

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The Miami Dolphins sack New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book for the eighth time in the game.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book on third down.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Zach Sieler empties the hand of Zach Wilson for defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah fumble recovery.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah steamrolls Panthers right tackle for sack.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan can't escape on third down and coughs up the football.

Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence at a critical time.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah flies off the edge to take down Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz for third-down sack.

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Watch the best defensive plays from the Miami Dolphins defense in their Week 15 matchup against the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is sacked by Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah to seal the victory.

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Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah's strip-sack turns into TD for second straight week.