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4 Dolphins received All-Pro votes (but none earned a spot)

It’s no surprise that the Dolphins didn’t have anybody on the All-Pro list, but one player received a first-place vote.

The Associated Press announces its NFL All-Pro teams Friday and, to no surprise, no Miami Dolphins earned a spot.

After zero Dolphins received Pro Bowl honors, it would’ve been a shock if any players from the team made it on to the even more trimmed down All-Pro roster. However, four Miami players received votes and one even got a first-place vote at their position.

Linebacker Jordyn Brooks finished with 10 votes, including a first-place vote which is worth three. First-team honors went to the Eagles’ Zack Baun, 49ers’ Fred Warner, and Ravens’ Roquan Smith. On the second-team was the Commanders’ Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner, and the Colts’ Zaire Franklin. Brooks would’ve needed 30 more votes to pass Franklin’s 39 for the last spot.

Brooks, who signed with the Dolphins on a three-year, $26.5 million deal in the 2024 offseason, finished his first season in Miami with 143 tackles, six passes defended, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, and 11 tackles for loss.

Dolphins defensive lineman Zach Sieler finished with four votes, cornerback Jalen Ramsey had two, and fullback Alec Ingold got one.

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Dolphins players react to Tyreek Hill’s ‘I’m out’ comments

Bradley Chubb called Tyreek Hill’s postgame comments “disappointing.”

Many Miami Dolphins players shrugged off Tyreek Hill’s comments about leaving the team, but a few weren’t quite as forgiving.

“It’s disappointing, for sure,” Dolphins pass rusher Bradley Chubb, who missed the entire 2024 season, told reporters in the locker room Monday, via WPBF. “At the end of the day, you’ve just got to move on with the guys that want to be here.”

“I’m upset that things were shared the way they were,” Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold said. “But at the end of the day, I have a lot of respect for him. … A lot of guys were emotional after the game, so I’m going to take that with a grain of salt.”

In the time since Hill told reporters that he’s “opening the door” to leave the Dolphins, he’s given little indication that he’s second-thinking his comments.

On Monday, the receiver changed his profile picture on X to an image of his head superimposed on the body of Antonio Brown, who famously quit playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the middle of a game.

Hill, who finished the 2024 season with 959 yards and six touchdowns, has since changed his profile picture back to a photo of himself in a Dolphins uniform.

Barring a restructure or forfeiture of guaranteed money, releasing Hill would cause a significant spike in the receiver’s salary cap hit for the 2025 season. However, the Dolphins could save about $15 million by trading Hill after the start of June.

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Former Wisconsin fullback named 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

Former Wisconsin fullback named 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

Former Wisconsin Badgers fullback Alec Ingold was named the Miami Dolphins’ 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee on Thursday.

Ingold joins 31 athletes representing every NFL franchise for the league’s most prestigious honor. Since 1970, the award has annually recognized a player’s commitment to philanthropy, positive community influence and ability to impact individuals outside the gridiron.

This is the third time Ingold has been nominated for the award in his six-year NFL career. He earned previous nominations in 2020 with the Las Vegas Raiders and in 2023 with the Dolphins.

All 32 nominees will be recognized for their achievements during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The winner will be announced during the NFL Honors on Feb. 6. UW legends Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt won the award in 2020 and 2017, respectively.

Ingold founded the Ingold Family Foundation in 2022 with goals of helping young people receive an education and achieve their dreams. He also published a book titled “The 7 Crucibles” in 2023 and collaborated with Broward County Public Schools in Florida.

On the field, Ingold earned a Pro Bowl appearance in 2023 as one of the key pieces of an offensive unit responsible for a league-best output (401.3 yards per game). He has played 85 career games dating back to 2019 and notched 581 total yards and six total touchdowns.

Ingold tallied 103 carries for 343 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns during his length career with the Badgers.

Dolphins fullback nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year

The Dolphins nominated the same player as last year, recognizing their fullback for his philanthropic efforts.

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold is the team’s nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year honors, the NFL announced Thursday.

Ingold, 28, joined the Dolphins as a free agent in 2022 after beginning his career with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. Last season, he earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career.

Since joining the Dolphins, Ingold has brought his philanthropic efforts to South Florida, focusing much of his efforts to help children in the child welfare system. The Ingold Family Foundation, founded in 2022, seeks to empower underserved youth in the community.

Ingold was also the Dolphins’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee last year, as well as in 2020 while with the Raiders.

“Alec continues to be an incredible example of what we want Dolphins players to exemplify on the field, in the locker room and in the community, and we couldn’t be prouder to recognize him as our Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee once again,” Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said in a statement. ‘His commitment and dedication to all he does sets him apart, and his passion for making an impact on kids, especially those who can find inspiration in his own story, is truly remarkable. When Alec’s football journey comes to an end, his impact will continue to carry on – and that is the greatest legacy a player can leave on the game and on the community.”

Dolphins defensive lineman Calais Campbell previously won the award while a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The winner will be announced at NFL Honors, which will be held days ahead of Super Bowl LIX in February.

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Only 3 Dolphins are top 10 at their position in early Pro Bowl voting

Dolphins players are off to a rough start in Pro Bowl voting.

The Miami Dolphins’ lackluster 2024 season evidently hasn’t inspired many fans to vote for the team’s players to go to the Pro Bowl Games. In the first release from the NFL, only three Dolphins players were top 10 in voting at their position.

Alec Ingold has the fourth most votes among fullbacks, Jonnu Smith is fifth among tight ends, and Jalen Ramsey is ninth in the cornerbacks race. None of those players being in the mix is a surprise, especially considering there aren’t even 10 fullbacks who qualify for votes.

But only one fullback, two tight ends, and four cornerbacks from each conference will earn a spot. Ingold, Smith, and Ramsey are all currently on the outside looking in.

Fans don’t solely determine the Pro Bowl rosters, though. They account for a third of the formula with votes from NFL players and coaches making up the other two thirds.

Among those currently outside the top 10 at their position with a strong argument for inclusion are Tua Tagovailoa, who leads the NFL in completion percentage, and Terron Armstead, who is the No. 2 graded offensive tackle on PFF.

Pro Bowl voting will remain open for fans until Dec. 23.

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Mike McDaniel regrets play call on costly fourth down vs. Packers

Mike McDaniel says there was one play call from Thursday night that he’d “absolutely like to have back.”

The Miami Dolphins threatened to make things awfully uncomfortable for the Green Bay Packers in the second half. After a 70-play touchdown drive and a defensive stop, the Dolphins drove over 80 yards and threatened to score another touchdown that would’ve potentially cut Green Bay’s lead to eight.

Instead, a second down run for De’Von Achane from the 1-yard line was stopped for no gain. A third down pass to tight end Jonnu Smith was knocked away by a Packers defender. And finally, Tua Tagovailoa was sacked on fourth down.

“There is a play call that I’d absolutely like to have back,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters of the fourth down play. “It was a collection of things over the four-play process that will be tough for us to swallow when we watch the film.”

On the final play of the drive, Tagovailoa faked a handoff to Achane before looking for a receiver to get open. But only Jaylen Waddle and Durham Smythe, who were both tightly covered, even made it across the goal line before Packers pass rushers swallowed up Tagovailoa.

The other three options never came close to getting free. Alec Ingold tripped over the leg of right tackle Kendall Lamm, and both Achane and Julian Hill struggled to find their way through traffic in the middle of the field. The result was a disastrous fourth down call that never had a chance.

According to Tagovailoa, Ingold was the first read on the play.

“I had seen Alec [Ingold] fall and as I got through to Jaylen [Waddle], I couldn’t really navigate to see if he won his matchup or not,” Tagovailoa said. “By that time I was just trying to maneuver through the pocket and hopefully find an opening to find somebody on a scramble drill.”

The turnover on downs essentially slammed the door on the Dolphins’ comeback bid and the Packers nailed the coffin shut with a 78-yard drive capped by a field goal that pushed their lead to 19.

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Terron Armstead, Alec Ingold both active vs. Patriots

The Dolphins will have their left tackle and fullback in the lineup Sunday against the Patriots.

The Miami Dolphins will have left tackle Terron Armstead and fullback Alec Ingold in the lineup Sunday against the New England Patriots.

Both players were listed as questionable for the contest. Armstead played against the Las Vegas Raiders after missing the week’s practices and missed all three practices again this week.

Ingold missed the Dolphins’ last two games due to a calf injury.

With kickoff 90 minutes away, here are the players ruled out by each team for Sunday:

Dolphins inactives

  • RB Jeff Wilson Jr.
  • CB Ethan Bonner
  • CB Kendall Fuller
  • LB Mohamed Kamara
  • OL Andrew Meyer
  • TE Jack Stoll
  • WR Dee Eskridge

Patriots inactives

  • DE Titus Leo
  • QB Joe Milton (3rd quarterback)
  • WR K.J. Osborn
  • G Tyrese Robinson
  • DT Jaquelin Roy
  • DE Deatrich Wise

The Dolphins elevated offensive lineman Jackson Carman from the practice squad for Week 12 with Armstead listed as questionable. Carman was also elevated in Weeks 10 and 11, but only saw the field on special teams.

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Terron Armstead, 3 other Dolphins questionable for Week 12 vs. Patriots

The Dolphins only ruled out one player, but have four listed as questionable for Sunday against the Patriots.

The Miami Dolphins ruled out cornerback Kendall Fuller, who suffered his second concussion of the season in a win against the Los Angeles Rams two weeks ago, and the team listed four players as questionable for Week 11.

Starting left tackle Terron Armstead didn’t practice at all this week, but he didn’t last week either and still managed to play against the Las Vegas Raiders.

“It’s very, very rare that left tackles can feel comfortable playing in a game without at least two of the three days. He’s proven to be the exception,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said of Armstead on Friday. “So when we can, we try to enhance his ability to play on game day by giving him rest when needed. So he’s working and hoping to have him, but we’ll see how today goes.”

Here’s the full injury report for both teams heading into a Week 12 game at Hard Rock Stadium:

Dolphins injury report

Out

  • CB Kendall Fuller (concussion)

Questionable

  • OT Terron Armstead (rest/knee)
  • FB Alec Ingold (calf)
  • S Patrick McMorris (calf)
  • OL Isaiah Wynn (quad/knee)

Patriots injury report

Out

  • DT Jaquelin Roy (neck)

Questionable

  • DT Christian Barmore (not injury related)
  • S Kyle Dugger (ankle)
  • CB Christian Gonzalez (hip)
  • LB Anfernee Jennings (knee)
  • T Vederian Lowe (shoulder)
  • S Marte Mapu (neck)
  • OL Cole Strange (knee)
  • LB Sione Takitaki (knee)
  • LB Keion White (knee)
  • DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (foot)

Gonzalez appeared on the Patriots’ injury report after he was limited Friday with a hip injury suffered in practice. He participated fully on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Alec Ingold among Dolphins 7 inactive players vs. Raiders

The Dolphins will be without their Pro Bowl fullback again Sunday.

The Miami Dolphins will be without fullback Alec Ingold for the second straight week due to a calf injury.

Ingold was one of three Dolphins still listed as questionable entering Sunday morning after the team decided to leave Isaiah Wynn and Patrick McMorris on injured reserve. The other remaining two questionable players, offensive linemen Terron Armstead and Robert Jones, are both good to go in Week 11.

With kickoff 90 minutes away, here are the seven players ruled out by each team for Sunday:

Dolphins inactives

  • RB Jeff Wilson Jr.
  • CB Ethan Bonner
  • CB Kendall Fuller
  • FB Alec Ingold
  • LB Mohamed Kamara
  • OL Andrew Meyer
  • WR Dee Eskridge

Raiders inactives

  • RB Dylan Laube
  • S Trey Taylor
  • CB Nate Hobbs
  • G Cody Whitehair
  • C Andre James
  • TE Harrison Bryant
  • DT Zach Carter

The Dolphins elevated offensive lineman Jackson Carman from the practice squad for Week 11 due to their offensive line injuries, but the inclusion of Armstead and Jones in the lineup is huge for the team’s offensive capabilities.

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Tyreek Hill active, Alec Ingold among Dolphins’ 7 inactives vs. Rams

Tyreek Hill is good to go Monday night, but the Dolphins will be without a different Pro Bowler.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will play Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams.

Also ready to go are safety Jevón Holland and wide receiver River Cracraft, who were both questionable as well.

With kickoff 90 minutes away, the Dolphins announced seven players as inactive for the Week 10 contest. Pro Bowl fullback Alec Ingold and six others were ruled out:

Dolphins inactives

  • RB Jeff Wilson Jr.
  • CB Ethan Bonner
  • FB Alec Ingold
  • CB Storm Duck
  • LB Mohamed Kamara
  • OL Andrew Meyer
  • WR Dee Eskridge

Rams inactives

  • QB Stetson Bennett
  • RB Cody Schrader
  • OL Dylan McMahon
  • OL Rob Havenstein
  • DL Neville Gallimore
  • DL Desjuan Johnson

The Dolphins will also be without right tackle Austin Jackson, who was ruled out by the team Saturday, but isn’t on the list of inactives because he was moved to the injured reserve earlier in the day Monday.

Veteran offensive tackle Kendall Lamm is expected to start in Jackson’s place.

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