Hang the banner because the Miami Dolphins have once again been ranked the league’s top team according to the NFLPA’s annual survey. #FinsUp

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Congratulations to the Miami Dolphins for being named the “NFL’s golden standard” by the NFL Players Association. The players vote on these grades. From the Miami Dolphins team website, “The Dolphins earned the best marks in the league in 2024 and topped the class again in 2025.

For a second straight season, NFL players say the Miami Dolphins are first class in ownership, coaching and facilities. They feel well-treated.

Last year, 55 percent of the players complained they were made to sit in smaller seats when traveling for away games while the coaches and staff sat in first class. This year, 65 percent of players said they had insufficient space when traveling, earning the Bills an F- for team travel.

The Dolphins again ranked No. 1 on the NFLPA report card, but the survey also revealed Dolphins players “would like a better home game hotel, and more sideline passes for family members

The NFL Players Association released its third ... which is 77 percent of the NFLPA’s membership. The Dolphins and Vikings remained the top-two teams as they have been for all three years of the survey. Miami ranked as the top team overall for the ...

The Dolphins were ranked as the No. 1 team in the NFL for the second consecutive year according to the NFLPA report card.