Rookie Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II impressed in his preseason debut against the Chicago Bears. Gordon, a sixth-round pick from Oklahoma State, scored a touchdown and showcased his powerful running style. He is competing for playing time behind starter De'Von Achane and will likely see action in short-yardage situations.

Mike McDaniel said Alexander Mattison alone could not have solved the issues for a team that had the second-worst success rate in 2024 on third-and-1 situations.

The Miami Dolphins lost one of their running backs for the 2025 season as Alexander Mattison was placed on injured reserve after injuring his neck during Miami's preseason opener