The Miami Dolphins’ offense looks a lot different this season, and the biggest mystery sits right in the middle of the passing game. De’Von Achane is still the clear headliner in the backfield, and he’s expected to keep his role as a receiving threat too, but the quarterback change has already shifted the conversation with Malik Willis now taking over under center.
Tight end is at least giving Miami an early answer. Greg Dulcich has moved to the front of the line to lead the team in receptions, which gives the offense one established target while the rest of the skill group sorts itself out.
The wide receiver room, though, is where the real uncertainty lives. Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill are gone, and Miami has had to rebuild quickly. The team added free agents Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell, used the draft on prospects Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell, and is also counting on returnees Malik Washington and Theo Wease to help fill the void.
That leaves a crowded group and a hard decision ahead. There are 12 receivers on the roster right now, and Miami will probably cut that down to about six for the 53-man roster, with a few others possibly ending up on the practice squad.
Early reports point to Willis developing chemistry with Washington and Wease, while Douglas has apparently already made a strong enough impression to look like a worthwhile draft pick. Even so, the order of the room is still unsettled, and Bell’s return from injury will be a key piece of the evaluation once he’s back in full practice and game action.
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Dolphins Hit Early Injury Snag As Preseason Decisions Get Tough
Jeff Hafleys latest injury update added another layer of uncertainty to a Miami preseason that already has plenty of decisions looming. Several players are working through issues at once, including JuJu Brents, who is likely to miss practice this week but is not expected to be dealing with anything long-term, while Kevin Coleman, Ben Sims and Dante Trader are also set to sit out practice as they edge closer to returning.
For Miami, the more immediate concern is keeping the roster picture from getting any murkier as camp moves on. Zane Gonzalez is expected to be week-to-week, and Clelin Ferrell will be out for a few weeks, which puts the Dolphins in a spot where depth and availability are becoming part of the evaluation process as much as performance on the field. [Read more 🡒]
Dolphins Camp Suddenly Has A Bigger Problem Than Early Chippiness
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The bigger concern, though, came on the defensive side, where the list of bodies shortened before practice was over. Willie Gay Jr. and Josh Uche both exited early, and Zach Sieler did not fully participate, turning what began as a fiery session into one that left the Dolphins watching their depth a lot more closely than they likely wanted this early in camp. [Read more 🡒]
Dolphins Kicking Battle Just Took A Turn Fans Didnt Expect
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Miami also made a pair of roster moves around the decision, signing cornerback Nick McCloud and waiving running back Anthony Hankerson. For now, the bigger question is what the kicking picture looks like next, because Gonzalezs path back this season is no longer in his hands unless the Dolphins choose a very specific route. [Read more 🡒]