Miami Dolphins Gear Up for Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Game

Miami Dolphins Prepare for Crucial Preseason Matchup

TAMPA, Fla. - The Miami Dolphins wrap up their preseason on Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. as they head to Southwest Florida to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You will be able to watch our complete coverage, including pregame and postgame insights.

The Miami Dolphins picked up a win over the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener, though team veterans quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Tyreek Hill were not in uniform for Friday's game. Miami’s first-round pick, edge rusher Chop Robinson, was also not in uniform.

Tua Tagovailoa's Performance Sparks Hope

On Saturday, Tagovailoa went 5 for 5 with a touchdown pass in his only series, leading the team to a 13-6 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders. Playing for the first time since signing a four-year, $212 million extension, Tagovailoa was sharp, throwing for 51 yards on a 61-yard scoring drive that he capped with a 13-yard pass to River Cracraft on fourth-and-1. For the second consecutive week, the Dolphins closed out the game with a stop on downs inside their 10 in the closing seconds.

• The Dolphins aim to surpass their previous 11-6 record.
• Securing a playoff spot for the third consecutive season is crucial.
• Breaking the 15-year AFC East title drought is a key objective.

CBS Miami’s Steve Goldstein will provide play-by-play commentary, accompanied by color analyst Kim Bokamper. Mike Cugno will deliver insights and conduct interviews from the sidelines.