The Miami Dolphins kick off the 2026-2027 NFL regular season this afternoon against the Las Vegas Raiders in Paradise, Nevada. Both teams are entering a rebuilding phase under new leadership, with Jeff Hafley taking the helm for Miami and Klint Kubiak for Las Vegas. Given Miami’s challenging financial outlook—highlighted by a staggering $182 million in dead cap space for the 2026-2027 NFL season—expectations for the team are tempered as they navigate a total roster overhaul and a fresh coaching staff.
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Miami Dolphins (0-0) AFC East @ Las Vegas Raiders (0-0) AFC West