| 2002 Miami Dolphins season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Wayne Huizenga |
| Head coach | Dave Wannstedt |
| Home field | Pro Player Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–7 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | DT Tim Bowens CB Sam Madison FS Brock Marion CB Patrick Surtain DE Jason Taylor LB Zach Thomas RB Ricky Williams |
| AP All-Pros | CB Patrick Surtain (1st team) DE Jason Taylor (1st team) LB Zach Thomas (1st team) RB Ricky Williams (1st team) |
The 2002 season was the Miami Dolphins' 33rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 37th overall and their third under head coach Dave Wannstedt. The Dolphins failed to improve upon their previous season's output of 11–5, winning only nine games.[1] 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.