De'Von Achane against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Julio Aguilar / Getty ImagesFOR SUBSCRIBERSMiami Dolphins: 2026 NFL Kickoff GuideWelcome to the NFL Kickoff Guide powered by NBC Sports. Our expert researchers created a guide to the most important stats and storylines for all 32 teams this upcoming season. Aug. 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy NBC SportsThe Dolphins are spending $179.2 million in cap space on players not on the team this season, including over $55 million on former quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a marker of the massive overhaul underway by first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and first-year coach Jeff Hafley. Can Miami make progress as it builds toward a new future? The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.