2002 Miami Dolphins season


The 2002 season was the Miami Dolphins' 33rd in the National Football League, their 37th overall and their third under List of [Miami Dolphins head coaches|head coach] Dave Wannstedt. The Dolphins failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 11–5, winning only nine games. The team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996.
In the off-season, the Dolphins acquired running back Ricky Williams from the New Orleans Saints. Despite the team not making the playoffs, he led the league with a career-high 16 rushing touchdowns. Williams made the Pro Bowl following the season, taking home the game's MVP honors. It was Williams' only Pro Bowl appearance of his career.

Offseason

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Tim LevcikQuarterbackRobert Morris
Zak KustokQuarterbackNorthwestern

Regular season

Game summaries

Week 9: at Green Bay Packers


Week 17: at New England Patriots

With the overtime loss, in addition to the Jets win over Green Bay, the Dolphins finished their season at 9-7, resulting in the Dolphins missing the playoffs for the first time since 1996.