Former Dolphins QB Warns of Possible 0-17 Season

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick warned on his podcast that the 2026 Dolphins could finish winless if they lose their opening game to the Las Vegas Raiders. He argued that a loss would set the team on a path to “0-17,” which would be a first in NFL history. This forecast is presented as a personal assessment rather than an established outcome.

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The Dolphins entered the 2026 season with a first-year head coach, Jeff Hafley, after a major offseason exodus. Core players such as Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, Jalen Ramsey, and Minkah Fitzpatrick departed. The remaining roster is largely inexperienced, especially at wide receiver, and must be built “from the ground up” under Hafley’s direction.

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• Dead-cap liability: $182 million, the largest in NFL history.

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• Total salary cap: $300 million.

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These figures illustrate the financial constraints the Dolphins face while attempting to assemble a competitive squad.

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This comment aligns with Fitzpatrick’s view that the team’s structural challenges could hinder early success.

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• “If the Dolphins lose to the Raiders in Vegas on Sunday, I think they are gonna go 0-17 this year,” — Minkah Fitzpatrick

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• “Look at the way their roster is constructed,” — Minkah Fitzpatrick

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These remarks, delivered by Minkah Fitzpatrick, underscore concerns about roster construction and the potential for a historically poor record.

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