The Miami Dolphins are running out of runway, and that makes Friday’s preseason game against the Giants a big one for a few offensive linemen trying to hang onto jobs.
Miami’s starting line has talent, but it’s the group behind those starters that still looks shaky. The backups didn’t impress in the preseason opener against the Commanders, and now they’re stepping into a tougher test. With only two games left before final roster cuts, the margin for error is getting thin.
For players on the bubble, this is the kind of night that can matter to Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan. A strong showing helps. Another rough one makes the climb a lot steeper.
Andrew Meyer is one of the names worth watching closely. He wasn’t good last week, and that was true for most of the reserves, with Caedan Wallace standing out as the exception.
Meyer’s situation is tricky because his main backup is Jim Bonifas, an undrafted rookie. The Dolphins could also decide to cross-train one of the guards behind Aaron Brewer, and if that happens, Meyer could be the odd man out.
He needs two solid outings to help his case.
Charlie Heck is in a similar spot, only his pressure comes from a different angle. Miami needs more from Austin Jackson’s backup, especially because Jackson’s health is always a question.
If Jackson goes down, the Dolphins are looking at Heck or a move that sends Kadyn Proctor outside, and that’s not the plan Miami wants to carry into 2026. Heck has to look like a veteran, and the depth chart already tells part of the story: after one week, it shifted from Heck to Heck/Wallace.
That’s notable considering Wallace has been in the building for just a little over a week.
Then there’s D.J. Campbell, the Dolphins’ sixth-round pick.
He’s shown flashes in camp, but he’s also had his share of rough snaps. Even with Miami’s depth issues, Campbell is still listed as the third guard behind Jonah Savaiinaea.
Wallace shares that spot too, since he’s listed as both a guard and tackle and appears on the right side behind Austin Jackson and Charlie Heck. Campbell doesn’t have much draft capital to lean on, so mistakes can’t pile up if he wants to stick.
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