McDaniel Denies Trade Plans, Provides Injury Update

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Friday called trade speculation “baseless,” saying the team is not looking to move players and criticizing the timing of rumors. Names repeatedly linked to deadline chatter include Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane, Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb, with media reports of interest from the New York Giants and other teams as the Nov. 4 trade deadline approaches and Miami sits 1–5. McDaniel said he will shield the locker room from distractions and keep the focus on Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. He provided an injury update: everyone on the 53-man roster is expected to be available Sunday except defensive back Elijah Campbell; LB Tyrel Dodson is expected to clear concussion protocol, and Darren Waller and center Aaron Brewer are listed limited but expected to play. McDaniel praised Waller’s recovery and Waddle’s production and said there are no credible reports that Miami is actively shopping core players. Still, national coverage notes growing scrutiny of the team’s cohesion and McDaniel’s job security, leaving the club’s approach to the deadline in doubt.