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Dolphins' playoff hopes alive entering finale vs. Jets
Dec 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws the football against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Miami Dolphins remain in the hunt for a playoff berth as they take on the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.
The Dolphins (8-8), who have won two straight, need to beat the Jets (4-12) and hope the Denver Broncos lose at home to the Kansas City Chiefs in order to clinch the AFC’s final playoff berth.
If Miami achieves this, it would be the first time it has made the playoffs in three consecutive seasons since making it five years in a row from 1997-2001. The Dolphins have not won a playoff game, however, since 2000.
Miami will have to beat the Jets without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is expected to miss his second consecutive game with a hip injury. Tyler Huntley will likely make his second consecutive start and fifth of the season.
Huntley gave the Dolphins some confidence last week with a strong performance in a 20-3 road win over the Cleveland Browns. He completed 22 of 26 passes for 225 yards, threw for a touchdown, ran for another and did not throw an interception.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel didn’t officially name Huntley the starter on Wednesday, but said Tagovailoa was limited at practice.
“As a team, I think it’s very easy for us to adjust as the week progresses. But I think we have to approach it a certain way,” McDaniel said. “That’s an easy adjustment that we’re definitely open-minded to, considering our timeline last week.”
The Jets can only play spoiler to their longtime AFC East rivals, but the game has its own intrigue as future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be making the final start of his career.
Rodgers is under contract with the Jets for next season and will count for a cap hit of $23 million, but the Jets are heading into an offseason where they will hire a new head coach and general manager.
Rodgers, 41, returned this season after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in his first game with New York in 2023. But Rodgers’ 24 touchdown passes and 3,623 yards passing heading into Sunday’s game are career lows for a season in which he has started at least 15 games.
Rodgers threw for a season-low 112 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in last week’s ugly 40-14 loss at Buffalo.
“I’m just more resigned to the reality of the situation,” Rodgers said. “I think there’s going to be change here, and if I’m (not) a part of the change, then I just want to make sure everybody knows I have nothing but gratitude for my time here.”
The Dolphins rallied to beat the Jets 32-26 in overtime in the first meeting on Dec. 8 in Miami. The Dolphins erased an eight-point fourth quarter deficit and won the game in the extra period on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Tagovailoa to Jonnu Smith. The Dolphins have won four of their past five games vs. the Jets.
Besides Tagovailoa for the Dolphins, LT Terron Armstead (knee), S Jordan Poyer (knee) and LB Anthony Walker (knee) had not returned to practice as of Wednesday. S Jevon Holland (wrist), WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) and WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) were limited in practice.
For the Jets, TE Tyler Conklin (calf), CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring), RT Morgan Moses (knee), RG Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) and DT Quinnen Williams (hamstring) did not practice as of Wednesday and LG John Simpson (groin) was limited.
–Field Level Media
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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from inside the dugout against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.
“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.
“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”
Marmol, 39, has guided the Cardinals to a 325-323 record during his four seasons as the skipper. He led St. Louis to the National League Central title in 2022 before the team fell in the wild-card series to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last season, the Cardinals posted a 78-84 record to finish in fourth place in the NL Central.
Marmol was a coach with St. Louis from 2017-21 under previous managers Mike Shildt and Mike Matheny.
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Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Tyler Reif (41) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night’s street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.
“Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers and the local medical facility staff for their care,” Niece Motorsports said in a release.
Reif made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series in 2025. Saturday’s race was just his third on the circuit, including a 17th-place finish at Atlanta on Feb. 21.
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Report: RB David Montgomery 'wants out' of Detroit
Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) looks on before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Lions running back David Montgomery “wants out” of Detroit after three seasons, ESPN reported on Sunday.
Montgomery, however, immediately appeared to refute the report on X, posting: “Damn, Dmo told you that?”
The ESPN report claims the Lions would want “a decent Day 3 pick (possibly a fifth-rounder)” in the 2026 NFL Draft in return for Montgomery, who turns 29 in June and is owed $6 million next season.
The report follows general manager Brad Holmes’ remarks after the season about Montgomery being unhappy with his playing time in 2025. Sharing a backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery rushed for a career-low 716 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games (no starts).
“Those are conversations that we’re going to have to have because I’ve got a lot of respect for that player,” Holmes said of Montgomery in January. “He deserves to be in a situation where his skillset can be utilized, and so yeah would love for it to be here, but if it can’t be here then you’d just love to see where could work out best for him.”
At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Holmes said the situation with Montgomery is “fluid.” He signed a two-year extension during the 2024 season that runs through the end of the 2027 campaign.
“Yeah, I have been in touch with David’s agent, and his representation,” Holmes revealed. “Obviously, we love David, he’s a great player, we love to have him, you know, kind of want to put last year in the rear view, and just move forward. But, obviously, a player has to want to be at a certain place as well. The conversations are still fluid, but we’ll see how it goes.”
Montgomery has rushed for 2,506 yards and 33 touchdowns in 45 games (28 starts) in three seasons with Detroit (2023-25). He has 76 catches for 650 yards in that span.
He began his career with the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who drafted him in the third round in 2019. Montgomery rushed for 3,609 yards and 26 scores in 60 games (51 starts) with the Bears (2019-22).
–Field Level Media
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
