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  3rd AFC East (3-5-0)

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Founded: 1966

Stadium: Land Shark Stadium

Tickets: 888-FINS-TIX

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(2009)

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Team News more
  • Brady, Moss help Pats build division lead

    11/08/2009
    The Miami Dolphins had just spent more than 10 minutes marching to a Wildcat touchdown when Randy Moss used one stiff-arm to wipe out their lead.
  • Quick Take: Dolphins - Patriots

    11/08/2009
    The combination of Tom Brady and Randy Moss was able to overcome the Dolpins' Wildcat formation.
  • Dolphins' Crowder, Ferguson downgraded, out vs. Pats

    11/08/2009
    Linebacker Channing Crowder and nose tackle Jason Ferguson will miss the Miami Dolphins' game at New England on Sunday.
  • Dolphins pleased with Ginn's two-TD response vs. Jets

    11/05/2009
    Ted Ginn scored on consecutive kickoff returns of 100 and 101 yards against the New York Jets, an unprecedented feat that took a total of 31 seconds. He's that fast. His many detractors might call him the fastest draft bust in Miami Dolphins history.
  • Porter: Patriots QB Brady has 'his own set of rules'

    11/05/2009
    Earlier this year, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis complained about what he perceived to be a different set of rules for Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. The comments came after Baltimore was called for two roughing-the-passer penalties in a narrow Week 4 loss at New England. Now, outspoken Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter is joining Lewis in protest.
  • Patriots aim to prove offensive outburst no fluke as they take on Dolphins

    11/05/2009
    The New England Patriots played more like the franchise's dominating 2007 version in two lopsided victories before a bye week, and now they want to show their high-powered attack can keep clicking against tougher competition. Patriots aim to prove offensive outburst no fluke as they take on Dolphins
  • Dolphins welcome back LB Crowder to practice

    11/04/2009
    Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder returned to practice Wednesday after missing one game with a shoulder injury.
  • Ginn's two return TDs boost Dolphins

    11/01/2009
    Dolphins WR Ted Ginn took out his frustration over being benched on the New York Jets, returning two long kickoffs for touchdowns in the third quarter, and the Dolphins' defense held on for a 30-25 victory Sunday.
  • Jets get Cotchery back; Crowder out for Dolphins

    11/01/2009
    New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is active for the team's game against the Miami Dolphins after missing two weeks with an injured left hamstring.
Head Coach more
Tony Sparano

Regular Season: 14-10

Postseason: 0-1

Experience: 0

Career record: 14-11

Tony Sparano became the eighth head coach in the Dolpin's history on Jan. 16, 2008.


He had spent the previous five seasons (2003-07) on the staff of the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line, during which time the team made three playoff appearances. He tutored the Cowboys' offensive line the last three years while also holding the title of assistant head coach the past two seasons.


He coached the team's tight ends his first two seasons in Dallas.


Prior to joining the Cowboys, Sparano had NFL stops in Cleveland (1999-2000), Washington (2001) and Jacksonville (2002).


Background: Sparano was a four-year letterman as a center at the University of New Haven, where he earned his degree in criminal law. He began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1984 before moving on to Boston University as offensive coordinator in 1989. He returned to New Haven as the school's head coach in 1994, and manned that spot for the next five years.


Personal: Born October 7, 1961 in West Haven, Conn. He and his wife, Jeanette, have two sons, Tony and Andrew, and one daughter Ryan Leigh.


Assistant Coaches
Draft 2009 more
Pick Player
Rd 1, Pick 25 (25) Davis, Vontae CB 
Rd 2, Pick 12 (44) White, Pat QB 
Rd 2, Pick 29 (61) Smith, Sean CB 
Rd 3, Pick 23 (87) Turner, Patrick WR 
Rd 4, Pick 8 (108) Hartline, Brian WR 
Rd 5, Pick 25 (161) Nalbone, John TE 
Rd 5, Pick 29 (165) Clemons, Chris FS 
Rd 6, Pick 8 (181) Gardner, Andrew OT 
Rd 7, Pick 5 (214) Folsom, J.D. OLB 
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Scoreboard more
Giants Stadium - Wk 8 1 2 3 4 T
Miami Dolphins 0 3 21 6 30
New York Jets 0 3 16 6 25
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
7 Sun, Oct 25 New Orleans 34-46   L
8 Sun, Nov 01 @ New York 30-25   W
9 Sun, Nov 08 @ New England 17-27   L
10 Sun, Nov 15 Tampa Bay 1:00 PM ET
11 Thu, Nov 19 @ Carolina 8:20 PM ET
12 Sun, Nov 29 @ Buffalo 1:00 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
Channing Crowder (LB) D - Shoulder
Jason Ferguson (DT) D - Elbow
Regular Season Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
Chad Henne 158 93 990 4
Chad Pennington 74 51 413 1
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Ronnie Brown 135 566 4.2 7
Ricky Williams 85 456 5.4 6
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Davone Bess 36 262 7.3 0
Greg Camarillo 25 260 10.4 0
Transactions more
Date Transaction
11/8 J.D. Folsom (LB) Activated from the Practice Squad.
11/8 William Kershaw (LB) cut.
11/3 John Nalbone (TE) practice squad addition.
11/3 James Robinson (WR) practice squad deletion.
AFC East more
Team W L T Win %
New England 6 2 0 .750
New York Jets 4 4 0 .500
Miami 3 5 0 .375
Buffalo 3 5 0 .375
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