A look back at the Miami Dolphins’ 2016
By Brian Miller
October
With the season rolling into its second month the Dolphins lose a very ugly game to the Tennessee Titans to start the season 1-4.
It’s announced by the NFL that the Dolphins will travel to London for the 3rd time in 4 years to face the New Orleans Saints in 2017.
Byron Maxwell remains benched as rookie Xavien Howard starts in his place. The Dolphins are also taking an extended look at Tony Lippett on the other side in the defensive back-field..
Following the loss to the Titans, the Dolphins waive Billy Turner, Dallas Thomas, and Jamil Douglas.
Koa Misi is put on IR with a neck injury putting his career in question.
Former kick-returner and Super Bowl star Fulton Walker dies at the age of 58.
The Dolphins put a big whipping on the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers as they win their 2nd game of the season. Jay Ajayi rushes for over 200 yards in a breakout performance.
Reshad Jones is placed on season ending IR.
Dolphins fans watch the rise of Jay Ajayi’s “J-Train” as Ajayi rushes for over 200 yards for the 2nd week in a row. This time against the Buffalo Bills as the Dolphins win their 3rd game.
Miami has a bye week giving them two weeks to prepare for the New York Jets.
During the bye-week, Arian Foster announces his retirement from the NFL.
November
Jordan Cameron is placed on IR bringing questions about his NFL future in play.
Dolphins get late game touchdown from Kenyan Drake to extend their winning streak to three games as they beat division rival the Jets. Ajayi follows up his two 200 yard games with a 111 yard outing.
Former Dolphins great Bill Stanfill passes away at the age of 69.
Miami begins a two game West Coast road trip with San Diego. Late game heroics by Kiko Alonso secure a come from behind victory for the Dolphins.
A week later the Dolphins struggle against a poor Los Angeles Rams team until they score two touchdowns in the final four minutes to win and extend their streak to five games.
Injuries continue to pile up for the Dolphins who have been without Branden Albert, Laremy Tunsil, and once again Mike Pouncey. The defense has not fared better.
Miami returns home to face the 49’ers. A bitter conversation between Kaepernick and local beat writer Armando Salguero erupts in the week heading into the game due to comments made by Kaepernick regarding Fidel Castro. Castro would die that Friday.
As irony loves a big stage, Cuban-American Kiko Alonso helps Ndamukong Suh make the game saving tackle on Kapernick to extend their streak to six.