Winless Dolphins Face Rebuild Questions After 0-5 Start

The Miami Dolphins entered their bye at 0-5, with a winless start putting pressure on coach Jeff Hafley to keep a young roster engaged while identifying who fits the rebuild. The ground game has been a bright spot: Ollie Gordon II has stepped up after De’Von Achane’s season-ending injury, and Malik Willis adds a rushing threat, but Miami’s passing attack has struggled with turnovers, sacks and too few scoring plays. Willis and other key players, including returning receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr., will need to raise their level after the break. The roster’s most pressing needs include a proven wide receiver, an impact edge rusher, a dependable offensive tackle and experienced safety depth. At the same time, young defenders have shown effort and potential, while veteran cornerback Julius Brents and edge rusher Josh Uche are among those making cases for continued opportunities in Miami.