Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel Shuts Down Trade Rumors — “No One Outsider Controls Our Future”

Amid a turbulent start to the season, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has firmly dismissed swirling trade rumors involving several of the team’s key players. Speaking to reporters after Sunday’s practice, McDaniel called the reports

“baseless and distracting,” insisting that the organization remains unified and focused on improving its on-field performance.

“No one outsider controls our future — Dolphins focus on the field, not the rumours,” McDaniel stated, his tone calm but resolute.

The remarks come as the Dolphins navigate a difficult 1-5 start, fueling speculation across sports media about possible roster shakeups ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. Some analysts suggested that veteran starters could be moved to clear cap space and acquire future draft capital, but McDaniel’s statement appears to put those talks to rest — at least for now.

Leadership Amid Adversity

Since taking over as head coach, McDaniel has built a reputation for his innovative offensive mind and his ability to create a strong locker-room culture. Despite recent struggles, players have repeatedly praised his honesty and approachability.

Sources within the organization confirmed that McDaniel met privately with team leaders earlier this week to reinforce unity and accountability. One insider described the mood as “focused and defiant,” emphasizing that the group is determined to turn the season around from within rather than look for external fixes.

Players Rally Behind the Message

Following McDaniel’s comments, several Dolphins veterans took to social media to echo his sentiment. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa posted, “We’re in this together. Ignore the noise — all eyes on the next game.”

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle added, “Faith, fight, and family. That’s how we roll in Miami.”

Fans, too, showed their support with the hashtag #FinsUpForMcDaniel trending across X (formerly Twitter) within hours. Despite the disappointing record, the Dolphins faithful appear unified behind their coach’s call for focus and resilience.

Eyes on the Future

The Dolphins now enter a critical stretch of the season, facing several division opponents in the coming weeks. McDaniel emphasized that the team’s energy remains high and that internal belief is strong.

“Adversity reveals character,” he said. “This group has the right mindset. We’re not listening to outside noise — we’re writing our own story.”

Whether Miami can rebound and salvage its season remains to be seen, but one thing is certain —

the Dolphins aren’t letting rumors define their future.

Browns Dealt Unfortunate Injury News After Dillon Gabriel Named Starting QB

The Cleveland Browns have decided on their starting quarterback but might have a more pressing concern on the defensive side of the ball.

Browns superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett was the only player who did not practice on Wednesday as the team geared up to fly to London. He’s been by far the most impactful player on the

Browns‘ roster. Garrett has recorded 4.0 sacks, eight QB hits, and a league-leading eight tackles for loss through four games.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was vague when asked about Garrett’s status moving forward.

“Well, he’s not practicing today. I call him day-to-day,” Stefanski said.

Garrett logged his typical amount of playing time during a 34-10 loss to the Detroit Lions. He was on the field for 80% of the defensive snaps. The good news for the

Browns is that Garrett is no stranger to playing through injury. Despite dealing with multiple ailments over the years, Garrett has usually gutted it out. His last missed game due to injury was in 2022 after he flipped his car.

Myles Garrett Sets Tone for Stellar Browns Defense

The Browns boast a championship-caliber defense, holding opponents to just 222.5 yards per game. It all begins with Garrett up front — a game-wrecker every opponent builds its game plan around.

“Every team goes into playing us and says we have to have a plan for No. 95 and like we talked about, it can be sliding to him all the time. It could be making sure there’s a tight end over there or running back,”

Stefanski said. “That, you know is their prerogative, what they want to do.

“I guess the point is he plays through all that and we use him in a variety of ways and then it does, the impact that it has on the other players. It’s why he’s the Defensive Player of the Year, just for perpetuity, in my opinion.”

Garrett has posted four straight seasons with 14 or more sacks and looks well on his way to another one.

Browns Make QB Change, Bench Joe Flacco

The most notable change the

Browns are making this week is benching Joe Flacco and replacing the 40-year-old with rookie Dillon Gabriel. Flacco had turned the ball over eight times in four starts — six interceptions and two lost fumbles. It put the defense in some tough positions.

Stefanski admitted that turnovers were a major factor in the decision.

“We need to be better at taking care of the football. We are minus six in the NFL, we’re 32nd in turnover margin and that’s very difficult to overcome,” Stefanski said.

Gabriel has a decorated college resume but will get his first NFL opportunity in London against the Minnesota Vikings. The third-round pick feels prepared for the opportunity.

“It’s a moment you prep for, and you are extremely excited for, but also got to realize that it’s extreme focus and that’s what I’ve continued to harp on,” Gabriel said. “But if you wait for the perfect time, you’re going to wait a whole lifetime. So, for me, I’ve always been ready for every moment.”

Gabriel and the Browns are a 3.5-point underdog for the matchup, per ESPN BET.