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Michael Irvin Reveals the ONLY Team He Would Have Left Dallas For: The Miami Dolphins

Cowboys legend Michael Irvin reveals the Miami Dolphins were the only team he considered joining and says he could have won Dan Marino a Super Bowl.

By Patrick Fletcher · Dolphins Talk

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:46 PM

Key Things to Know

Michael Irvin stated the Miami Dolphins were the only other franchise he would have played for.
Irvin said he wanted to help legendary quarterback Dan Marino win a Super Bowl ring.
Irvin had strong local ties, having played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

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Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin revealed in an interview with Hard Rock Bet that the Miami Dolphins were the only team he would have considered leaving Dallas for during his NFL career. Irvin explained that his primary motivation would have been helping Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino finally win a Super Bowl championship.

Irvin held strong ties to South Florida, having grown up in Fort Lauderdale and won a national championship with the Miami Hurricanes. Former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson also coached Miami from 1996 through 1999, though Irvin spent his entire 12-season career in Dallas.

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