The Miami Dolphins’ 2021 season is winding down, with one game remaining on the regular-season schedule before heading into the offseason and beginning preparations for the 2022 season. The Dolphins on Thursday announced the winners of their team awards, with rookies showing up strong in the list.
Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle took home the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player award, becoming the fifth rookie in team history to win the away, joining linebacker and Hall of Fame finalist Zach Thomas (1996), quarterback and Hall of Fame inductee Dan Marino (1983), quarterback David Woodley (1980), and quarterback and Hall of Fame inductee Bob Griese (1967).