With the NFL trade deadline a week away, the Miami Dolphins could end up making more noise in the market than they do on the field during this rebuilding season.
That’s the reality of a 1-6 start in the first year after Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill. First-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has some big calls ahead, and the expectation is that Miami will look to move veteran pieces and keep piling up draft capital for 2027 and 2028.
There are 31 players on deals that run out over the next two years, and nearly all of them are at least in the conversation as potential trade chips. Some names stand out more than others.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks and team captain/defensive lineman Zach Sieler both have longer-term contracts, which only makes them more appealing to clubs trying to strengthen their defenses. Offensive tackle Austin Jackson, running back Jaylen Wright and linebacker Josh Uche also are names to watch.
Wright’s situation is a little more complicated, though. Miami is already thin at running back with De’Von Achane done for the year because of a knee injury, and Wright has also emerged as the team’s top kick returner. That gives the Dolphins another reason to think carefully before making any move involving him.
Here’s where things stand as the deadline gets closer: the rumor mill is active, and Miami appears positioned to be one of the more interesting teams to follow over the next week.
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