The Dolphins’ tight end room doesn’t look like a strength right now, but that picture could change fast.
Greg Dulcich is the headliner, the guy with the long curly hair and the clearest path to becoming Miami’s future at the position. He’s also the piece that makes the whole thing make sense. The Dolphins are expected to extend him this year, and if he puts together a good season in 2026, he should stay in Miami while sliding into more of a No. 2 role down the line.
That future lines up with the way Jon-Eric Sullivan is expected to build the roster. Dolphins fans already know he’ll lean heavily on how the Green Bay Packers were constructed: solid tight ends, but not NFL-elite money tied up at the position. The spending goes elsewhere.
Miami’s draft moves in April fit that plan. Will Kacmarek arrived as a blocking-focused receiver who can be overlooked, but he brings real power and a mean streak.
There are still rough edges to smooth out, and tight ends usually need time before everything clicks. The expectation is that he starts coming into his own after the 2027 season.
Seydou Traore is another name already drawing attention. He impressed during OTAs and kept catching the coaches’ eyes, and he should get more chances in camp and during the season.
By 2028, the Dolphins could have Dulcich in a better spot than he is now, with both rookies having made major progress. Even then, the more likely outcome is that Miami adds a true No. 1 tight end over the next two offseasons.
That probably won’t mean a huge financial splash at the position. The Dolphins should have more cap room by then, and the better bet might be a free-agent addition instead of spending draft capital.
Sam LaPorta is expected to land a massive contract and likely stay in Detroit, but Michael Mayer is a name Dolphins fans should track for 2027 free agency. He’s become a forgotten piece in Las Vegas, and if he reaches the market, he could be a mid-level upgrade for Miami.
There are a couple more Packers worth watching too: Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft. And, yes, Sullivan’s familiarity with Green Bay players matters.
Put it all together, and the Dolphins’ tight end room could look a whole lot different by 2027 or 2028. For now, it’s young and unproven. Later, it might be something other teams actually envy.
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