Dolphins Crowned as NFL's Best Organization After NFLPA Report Cards Discontinued

Miami Dolphins players enjoy top-ranked facilities, staff, and ownership according to final NFLPA team report cards.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Miami Dolphins have been named the best organization in the NFL according to the final NFLPA team report cards, which have been discontinued by the league. The Dolphins received straight A's across all 11 categories, including top rankings for their food/dining, training staff, weight room, and ownership. However, the NFL has decided to stop publishing these report cards, meaning the Dolphins' status as the league's premier organization will remain unchallenged going forward.

Why it matters

The NFLPA report cards provided valuable insight into how players view the various aspects of their team organizations, from facilities to coaching to ownership. The Dolphins' dominant performance in the final set of report cards suggests they have created an exceptional work environment for their players, which could give them an advantage in recruiting and retaining top talent despite their recent on-field struggles.

The details

In the 11 categories evaluated by the NFLPA, the Dolphins finished first in 7 areas, including food/dining, nutritionist, locker room, training room, weight room, strength coaches, and team travel. They also received an A+ grade for their ownership under Stephen Ross. The only area where the Dolphins did not rank first was for their head coach, where they received an A grade, ranking 6th in the league.

  • The final NFLPA team report cards were released after the 2024 NFL season.
  • The NFL has since discontinued the publication of these report cards, citing backlash from team owners like the New York Jets' Woody Johnson, whose organization received an F- grade for ownership.

The players

Mike McDaniel

The former Dolphins head coach, who was fired after the 2025 season, received the lowest grade among the Dolphins' staff and leadership, earning an A.

Jeff Hafley

The new Dolphins head coach, who may have been able to improve the team's ranking in the NFLPA report cards if they had continued to be published.

Stephen Ross

The owner of the Miami Dolphins, whose organization received the top grade of A+ in the NFLPA's final report card.

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What’s next

With the NFLPA report cards discontinued, the Dolphins' status as the NFL's top organization will remain unchallenged, at least publicly. However, the team will need to continue providing an excellent work environment for its players in order to maintain its competitive edge in the league.

The takeaway

The Dolphins' dominant performance in the final NFLPA report cards highlights the importance of creating a player-friendly organization in the NFL. While the on-field product may not always be at its best, the Dolphins have proven they can attract and retain top talent by prioritizing their players' needs and providing world-class facilities and support. This approach could pay dividends for the team in the long run, even as the report cards that documented their success are no longer available.