Dolphins Face Challenging 2026 Season, Rookie Receiver to Watch

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Dolphins Face Challenging 2026 Season, Rookie Receiver to Watch

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The Miami Dolphins are heading into the 2026 NFL season with low expectations, as many anticipate a rebuilding year for the franchise. The team’s over/under win total has been set at 4.5 by DraftKings Sportsbook, with an implied probability of 59.35% that they will finish with 4 wins or less. This projection suggests the Dolphins are expected to miss the NFL playoffs for a third consecutive season.

Amidst these predictions, rookie wide receiver Chris Bell is garnering significant attention. Bell, a product of Louisville, was selected by the Dolphins in the third round as the 94th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He had a notable collegiate career, earning first-team All-ACC honors in 2025 after recording 72 receptions for 917 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games. Bell’s draft stock was impacted by a torn ACL suffered in November 2025, but he has since been cleared for football activities and participated in training camp, even playing in the team’s final preseason game. His rapid recovery and impressive physical attributes have led to optimism about his potential impact on a relatively inexperienced Dolphins wide receiver room. The team’s initial 53-man roster for 2026 was set on August 30, with further roster moves announced on August 31. The Dolphins are scheduled to open their 2026 season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 13.

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