How the Falcons’ tampering case could impact Bears in 2024 NFL draft The Bears could wind up being beneficiaries of the Falcons' mistake of tampering with Kirk Cousins before free agency. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2024
Stephen Ross intends to leave succession of Dolphins to family, not Bruce Beal, per report TAMPA, Fla. — Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is aiming to change his team succession plan from vice chairman Bruce Beal to his family, according to a Sports Business Journal report. Miami Herald · Aug 12, 2022
Report: Stephen Ross aiming to leave Dolphins to family, not Bruce Beal Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wants to leave the team to his family, not vice chairman Bruce Beal USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022
No one wanted to talk about the GOAT in the room at Bucs/Dolphins joint practice TAMPA, Fla. — Well, that could have gotten awkward. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Greg Cote: Why has Brady skated for role in Dolphins tampering and does he have a future in Miami? As if fate was out to prove it had a sense of humor, the Miami Dolphins open their preseason schedule this week at Tamper Bay. Wait, did I say Tamper Bay? Sorry, Freud. Miami Herald · Aug 9, 2022
Tua Tagovailoa Addresses Dolphins’ Interest in Tom Brady The NFL’s investigation into alleged tampering revealed Miami tried to court the seven-time Super Bowl champion on more than one occasion. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2022
Dolphins Scandal and Impact on the NFL How the Miami owner’s pursuit of Tom Brady, Sean Payton and Deshaun Watson impacts coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Plus, the fallout across the league and what’s next. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2022
Greg Cote: Stephen Ross NFL cheating scandal a new low for failed owner who embarrasses Dolphins MIAMI — It would be a Herculean task; no, impossible. Better you should be asked to locate a particular grain of sand on Miami Beach. Miami Herald · Aug 3, 2022
A tampering timeline: Tracing the Dolphins’ courtship of Tom Brady The Dolphins spent nearly 2 1/2 years trying to lure Tom Brady to Miami, according to a lengthy NFL investigation that has ended with severe sanctions against the team and two of its executives. Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022
Brian Flores ‘Disappointed’ by NFL’s Tanking Investigation The league found ‘the Dolphins did not intentionally lose games during the 2019 season,’ and no one instructed the former head coach to do so. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022
NFL punishes Miami Dolphins owner over inquiry into tanking, tampering and Tom Brady "I know of no prior instance of a team violating the prohibition on tampering with both a head coach and star player" over several years, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. WEKU · Aug 2, 2022
NFL slams Dolphins with $1.5 million fine and suspension for Ross, loss of draft picks for tampering, but says team didn’t try to lose The Miami Dolphins have been stripped of two draft picks, including a 2023 first-rounder, and owner Steve Ross is suspended through Oct. 17 and fined $1.5 million after the NFL announced findings following an independent investigation of policy violations. Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022
NFL Finds Dolphins Had ‘Impermissible’ Contact With Brady The investigation found that Miami’s vice chairman and partner Bruce Beal had “numerous and detailed discussions” with the quarterback. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross suspended for contacting Tom Brady The NFL’s investigation found the Dolphins had impermissible communication with Brady and his agent, Don Yee. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 2, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022 NFL finds Dolphins talked to Tom Brady as early as 2019, again in 2021 QB? Executive? Owner?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022 Dolphins lose 2023 first-round pick, owner Stephen Ross suspended, for tampering The Dolphins have lost their 2023 first-round draft pick, and owner Stephen Ross has been suspended, after the NFL found anti-tampering violations.
Miami Herald · Apr 13, 2022 Greg Cote: Blowing up Dolphins’ Brady-Payton plan the parting shot of Flores’ lawsuit. For now, anyway. MIAMI — Light is shed on the shadows from which Miami Dolphins ownership and management like to operate.
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022 Dave Hyde: Pairing Tom Brady and Sean Payton was the Dolphins’ big plan — until Flores’ lawsuit ruined it In late January, as the Miami Dolphin slow-cooked their coaching hire, a team source was asked about the strangely sluggish pace.
Miami Herald · Mar 5, 2022 Greg Cote: Tom Brady, Miami Dolphins part owner? Why signs strongly suggest it may be in his future. MIAMI — He retired as the greatest quarterback of all time, but have zero doubt Tom Brady remains a major player. Only this time it is a behind-the-scenes yet potentially starring role in all of the off-field drama surrounding the Miami Dolphins, embattled owner Stephen Ross and the franchise’s designated…
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2022 Dave Hyde: It’s time for Steve Ross to sell the Dolphins Let’s hope Steve Ross throws in the towel as easily as he allegedly asked his coach to do. That’s the best way out of the latest and messiest fiasco of his Miami Dolphins ownership.