It all started in the preseason with the non-contact to quarterback Ryan Tannehill who went down after scrambling out of bounds. It was later reported that he would be out for the season, undergoing surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament. The following series of events would dictate the direction of this organization despite holding a 4-3 record:
- September 19th– Dolphins suspend Lawrence Timmons indefinitely after linebacker went AWOL the Saturday before Sunday’s opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Apparently, he couldn’t let go of the emotions and love he had for his Steelers teammates, so he went back spectate a practice at their facility
- September 24th- Dolphins lose to a rebuilding and depleted New York Jets 20-6.