The 1976 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 11th, and seventh as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins failed to improve on their previous season's output of 10–4, winning only six games. One of these wins came over their new in-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — who proceeded to lose all 14 games that year. The 6–8 finish marked the first losing record of head coach Don Shula's career. The Dolphins would not have another losing season until the 1988 Season.

Offseason

1976 Expansion Draft

NFL Draft

Personnel

Coaches / Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings