Terrace Marshall Jr. Signs with Dolphins After Eagles Exit: A New Chapter, But Questions Remain
The Philadelphia Eagles made a quiet but telling move earlier this offseason, opting not to offer wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. a futures contract. That decision closed the book on his brief stint in Philly, where he never saw the field in 2025. Now, Marshall has landed with the Miami Dolphins-an early signing that gives him a fresh start, but one that still leaves plenty of uncertainty.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t a blockbuster signing. Marshall, 25, didn’t exactly light up the league last year-or any year, really.
But the fact that Miami brought him in this early in the offseason suggests they see something worth exploring. Whether that turns into a roster spot by September is another story.
From Promise to Puzzling: Marshall’s Time in Philly
Rewind to last summer, and there was genuine buzz around Marshall in Eagles camp. Star receiver A.J.
Brown even went out of his way to praise the young wideout, saying Marshall was “coming along quite well” and “going to make the room very uncomfortable.” That’s high praise in a crowded receiver room-and it raised expectations heading into training camp.
But once the season started, Marshall was nowhere to be found. He didn’t log a single snap in 2025. While the Eagles' offense had its own struggles-particularly under former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo-Marshall’s inability to carve out any role at all spoke volumes.
Was it all on him? Probably not.
Philly’s offensive issues ran deep enough that the coaching staff has since been overhauled. But when a player can’t even earn a look in a rotation that was searching for answers, it raises questions about fit, readiness, or both.
A Fresh Start in Miami
Now comes the next chapter, and it’s taking place in Miami Gardens. The Dolphins have one of the league’s more dynamic offenses, and while Marshall isn’t expected to come in and move the needle, there’s opportunity here-especially if Miami ends up reshaping its depth chart in the coming months.
Still, this isn’t a guaranteed roster spot. Signing early in the offseason gives Marshall time to get acclimated, but he’ll have to prove he belongs.
The Dolphins are deep at receiver, and with uncertainty around their quarterback situation, the offense could look very different by Week 1. That adds another layer of unpredictability to Marshall’s path forward.
Could Seattle Be a Safety Net?
If things don’t work out in Miami, one potential landing spot could be Seattle. The Seahawks now have Sam Darnold under center-the same quarterback who threw to Marshall during their Carolina Panthers days in 2022. That connection could offer a soft landing if Marshall ends up back on the market.
But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The reality is, if Marshall can’t stick with the Dolphins, he risks falling into the journeyman category-a talented player who never quite finds the right fit. And that’s a tough label to shake, especially at a position as competitive as wide receiver.
Make-or-Break Time
This move to Miami isn’t just another stop-it might be Marshall’s last real shot to establish himself on an NFL roster. If he wants to avoid bouncing from team to team or dipping into alternative leagues like the UFL, this is the time to show he can contribute.
There’s still talent there. There’s still potential.
But potential only gets you so far in a league that moves fast and waits for no one. For Terrace Marshall Jr., the Dolphins are offering a door.
Now it’s on him to walk through it-and stay inside.