Dolphins won’t open in Miami

NFL hasn’t decided where or when to play game

DAVIE — Hurricane Irma continues to create uncertainty with the Miami Dolphins’ season opener against Tampa Bay. The NFL said in a statement Tuesday that the game won’t be played at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, as originally scheduled. There remains a chance the game could be played at a later date, possibly on Nov. 19, which is the bye week for both teams.

“Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Florida,” the NFL said, “the Miami Dolphins home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, originally scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, will not be played in Miami on Sunday.

“In the interest of public safety in light of the current state of emergency, the NFL, in consultation with state and local officials as well as both clubs, has decided that playing an NFL game in South Florida this week is not appropriate.

The league will continue to examine other options, including playing the game this Sunday at a neutral site or in Miami later this season, and will provide an update on that decision as soon as possible.”

There was a conference call Tuesday morning among officials from the Dolphins, Buccaneers and NFL about whether to change the day, date and/or location of the game.

Cornerback Byron Maxwell, who went through the threat of Hurricane Matthew last year prior to the Tennessee game, said he’s