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 11âÂÂ6 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 on Thanksgiving. 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 trades
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 eventual Super Bowl champion 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.
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Despite receiver Tyreek Hill being detained by the police for speeding prior to the game, and the team falling behind 17âÂÂ7 at halftime, the Dolphins rallied behind a strong performance from Hill to come back and win.
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 31âÂÂ10 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 concussion in less than 24 months.
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 24âÂÂ3 loss which dropped them to 1âÂÂ2 on the season.
With the loss Dolphins dropped to 1âÂÂ3 and suffered their second straight loss to Tennessee. It was their third loss to the Titans since 2021
With the win Miami improved to 2âÂÂ3 while securing their third straight win over New England.
Despite a 20âÂÂ10 lead midway through the 3rd quarter and a 27âÂÂ18 lead in the 4th quarter, the Dolphins could not hold on and lost 28âÂÂ27 to the Cardinals.
With the loss the Dolphins were swept by Buffalo in back-to-back years.
The Dolphins beat the Rams for the 5th straight meeting dating to a 42-10 loss in 2001.
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.
Thanksgiving Day games This was the first time the Dolphins had played on Thanksgiving since 2006.
The Dolphins fell to 0-5 all time against the Texans in Houston, having not won in Houston since a 23-20 win over the Houston Oilers in 1996.
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 8âÂÂ9.