Dolphins roll the dice on Darren Waller – The Splash Zone 7/3/25

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

The Miami Dolphins needed to find a replacement for Jonnu Smith after trading him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. There were plenty of names being thrown out there, but the Dolphins surprised everyone by trading with the New York Giants for a retired Darren Waller. You read that right, Waller was retired but told the Giants he would come out of retirement to play for the Dolphins. Who knows what Waller will look like out there but while this is a shocker, it is a low risk move. The Dolphins didn’t give up much for Waller and the money isn’t bad. Maybe it works out, maybe it doesn’t.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

The Dolphins just traded for their Jonnu Smith replacement — and it’s a wilder solution than anyone could have predicted
The Miami Dolphins are getting creative to help fill the void left behind by tight end Jonnu Smith’s departure yesterday. Miami included Smith, who had a career

Dolphins Secondary

Kader Kohou ready for ‘challenge’ of being leader in Dolphins’ reshaped CB room
Kader Kohou enters Year 4 with the Dolphins looking at a changed landscape in the secondary. One of the longest-tenured members of Miami’s cornerback group, he’s ready for the challenge of leading the way.

Dolphins Special Teams

Miami Dolphins for better, for worse? New coordinator, new outlook for special teams in 2025? – Yahoo Sports
The Miami Dolphins changed special teams coordinators after last season, replacing Danny Crossman with Craig Aukerman. Will it improve the unit?

Dolphins Offseason

Jalen Ramsey trade signals Miami Dolphins are focusing on financial flexibility and 2027 NFL Draft
Trevor Sikkema breaks down what trading Jalen Ramsey signals for Miami Dolphins’ future.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Dolphins trade Ramsey, Smith to Steelers – Miami Dolphins News 7/1/25 – The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins trades: Darren Waller added to replace Jonnu Smith at tight end – The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are adding a replacement for Jonnu Smith.

Phinsider Question Of The Day: You Were So Sure Edition – The Phinsider
We ask Miami Dolphins fans for their sure hit players that failed.

NFL roundup: Would the Bengals fire Zac Taylor – The Phinsider
Could this be Zac Taylor’s last season coaching the Bengals?

Miami Dolphins trade grades: Fan reactions to Waller, Fitzpatrick trades; Where will Miami finish in AFC East? – The Phinsider
What do you think of the Dolphins’ trades this week? Where will they finish in the division this season?

Your take on Tyreek’s chase of 2K! – The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins fans share their thoughts on Tyreek Hill again pursuing 2,000 yards.