Kendall Lamm, a seasoned offensive tackle with a decade of NFL experience, refuted claims made in an ESPN report suggesting he criticized his former team, the Miami Dolphins. After spending the last three years with Miami and starting in 16 games, Lamm recently joined the Philadelphia Eagles before the 2025 NFL season. The report implied that Lamm expressed negative views about the Dolphins’ culture, but he publicly denied these assertions, emphasizing his respect and fondness for Miami.
Details of Lamm’s clarification regarding his statements
In a video posted on his Instagram account, Lamm addressed the accusations, firmly stating he harbors no ill feelings toward the Dolphins or the city of Miami. He highlighted the possibility that his words were either misunderstood or taken out of context. Lamm said,
“I have no animosity or no ill will or no bad intentions towards Miami or anybody down there whatsoever. I enjoyed my time in Miami and it will be near and dear to me forever. When it comes to this article that’s being sent, or an article that’s published, unless I just completely forgot doing this, it had to be misconstrued or taken out of context because I have nothing but the most respect for everyone in Miami, and the people in Miami know that.”
—Kendall Lamm
He also urged the media to avoid trying to spin his comments about the Dolphins and the team‘s culture.
“When it comes to culture and all that, bro, don’t put me in the middle. Don’t try to spin things because of how you guys feel about Miami. I loved my time in Miami, to tell you the truth. Please, I am not the one. I would never even speak about Miami like that. Never!”
—Kendall Lamm
ESPN’s report on Lamm’s remarks about Dolphins and Eagles cultures
The controversy began when ESPN published quotes attributed to Lamm in which he reportedly contrasted the leadership and atmosphere of his new team, the Philadelphia Eagles, with that of the Dolphins. According to the report, Lamm praised the Eagles’ professionalism and team spirit, stating that players were punctual and non-toxic, and described their post-practice routine of sharing personal struggles to maintain mental sharpness. Specifically, ESPN quoted him saying,
“I understand why the Eagles reached two Super Bowls in three years. The players are never late, never toxic, and after every practice, the room spends 15 minutes sharing personal struggles to stay mentally sharp. This is something I never got with the Dolphins.”
While this comparison suggested dissatisfaction with Miami’s environment, Lamm contends that these statements do not reflect his true feelings and insists he never spoke ill of his former team. The transfer to the Philadelphia Eagles, the reigning Super Bowl champions, marked a fresh chapter for him personally and professionally.
Ongoing concerns about Miami’s team culture amidst Lamm’s insistence on respect
The ESPN article was part of broader discussions around an alleged toxic culture within the Miami Dolphins organization, a rumor that has circulated for some time. Despite these pervasive claims, Kendall Lamm’s explicit denials and praise for Miami illustrate his intent to separate himself from such negativity. His comments serve as a reminder that public reports can sometimes misrepresent the perspectives of players.
The NFL community will likely watch closely as Lamm adapts to his role with the Eagles, whose team culture he reportedly admires, and observe if further clarifications or reactions develop from the Dolphins organization following his strong rebuttal.