Dolphins announce dates and times of 2015 preseason games

The Miami Dolphins will kick off their preseason in Chicago at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 against the Bears at Soldier Field, the team announced Friday.

Following their preseason opener, the Dolphins will travel to Carolina on Aug. 22 before playing back-to-back home exhibitions on Aug. 29 and Sept. 3 against the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers respectively.

Miami's full preseason schedule is as follows:

Week 1 (Aug. 13): at Chicago Bears, 8 p.m.

Week 2 (Aug. 22): at Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m.

Week 3 (Aug. 29): vs. Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m.

Week 4 (Sept. 3): vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7 p.m.

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