8 Gamers The Miami Dolphins Ought to Goal in NFL Free Company

The 2025 NFL authorized tampering interval formally kicks off later in the present day, which implies any second now, NFL insiders might be reporting on contracts that undoubtedly weren’t being mentioned earlier than in the present day. Extra importantly — for followers of the Miami Dolphins — it’s a time to take a seat again and watch Normal Supervisor Chris Grier and Head Coach Mike McDaniel conduct enterprise. And with an ever-important 2025 season within the cross hairs, some may argue this offseason is as important as any.

Everyone knows Miami has evident wants on each the offensive and defensive traces, the secondary, and backup quarterback, however which gamers ought to they aim? Nicely I’m glad you requested! Listed below are eight gamers I believe the Miami Dolphins ought to goal as 2025 NFL Free Company is about to start!

(Please Be aware: These are gamers that I like. $$$ and alternatives to begin will issue into their choices. Viewer discretion is suggested. )

RUNNING BACK | J.Okay. DOBBINS

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2024 Stats: 195 carries, 905 yards, 9 touchdowns. 32 receptions, 153 yards. Spotrac Projected Market Worth: $4.1 Million annual wage

One among my all-time favourite operating again prospects is now a free agent, and the Dolphins simply so occur to have a necessity for that place. A place that McDaniel mentioned the group would add a minimum of two or three extra gamers to this offseason. Javonte Williams is one other my man, however I believe Dobbins could be a particular participant in Miami’s offense. He can carry the workload, however has additionally proven the power to interrupt off the large performs. He’d additionally take a few of the workload off of De’Von Achane and Jaylen Wright. A win-win, IMO.

Different: Javonte Williams

DEFENSIVE TACKLE | JAVON KINLAW

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2024 Stats: 195 carries, 40 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two compelled fumbles. Spotrac Projected Market Worth: N/A

If you happen to return and discover the article I wrote final offseason about gamers to focus on (perhaps it was the yr earlier than, I can’t discover it), Javon Kinlaw would once more be on that listing. On the time, I believe I discussed Miami’s lack of Christian Wilkins and Kinlaw’s ties to McDaniel and San Francisco as an element. Moreover, he was one of many high gamers within the 2020 NFL Draft and if reminiscence serves appropriately, he placed on a clinic on the Senior Bowl. It was so spectacular, he left early and was nonetheless being talked about because the MVP of the week and a high decide. The 6’5, 320-pound behemoth could have by no means fairly lived as much as the hype, however at 27, there’s nonetheless loads of time. Pairing him alongside a man like Zach Sieler would possibly simply do the trick.

Different: Sebastian Joseph

UPDATE: Javon Kinlaw indicators 3 yr, $45 Million contract with Washington Commanders per Adam Schefter

GUARD | AARON BANKS

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2024 Stats: A lot of pancakesSpotrac Projected Market Worth: $9.7 Million annual wage — others have prompt far more!

Different: Will Fries

CORNERBACK | BRANDON STEPHENS

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2024 Stats: 70 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 10 go breakups. Spotrac Projected Market Worth: $8.3 Million annual wage

Previous relationships could not imply a complete lot — or perhaps they do (see: Durham Smythe) — however that doesn’t cease me from tracing again a participant’s origin story and ensuing timeline. In doing so, I stumbled upon cornerback, Brandon Stephens, previously of the Baltimore Ravens. Final season, Stephens performed ____ snaps for the Ravens, primarily enjoying on the boundary. Miami just lately launched veteran Kendall Fuller. May Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver be seeking to change him with a well-recognized face, reverse shutdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey?

Different: Ifeatu Melifonwu

WIDE RECEIVER | ELIJAH MOORE

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2024 Stats: 61 receptions, 538 yards, a TD. Spotrac Projected Market Worth: $4.5 Million annual wage

I’d wish to see the Dolphins usher in a big-bodied extensive receiver this offseason however contemplating we haven’t seen it — outdoors of the failed Chase Claypool experiment — I don’t anticipate to see it now. And with tons of uncertainty outdoors of receivers Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and slot Malik Washington, the Dolphins have some targets out there, which is the place 24-year-old Elijah Moore is available in. Sure, De’Von Achane may change to receiver — or so it’s been hypothesized — however both method, there might be a necessity for an additional receiver. Moore remains to be younger and hasn’t been positioned in probably the most favorable conditions. Let’s see what he can do with Robert Prince and McDaniel. #LetElijahMooreCook

Different: Josh Palmer

SAFETY | TALANOA HUFANGA

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2024 Stats: 38 tackles. (Performed seven video games)Spotrac Projected Market Worth: $11.9 Million annual wage

Perhaps it’s the hair, that had me considering, “Oh shit, is that Hall of Fame safety, Troy Polamalu?”, a few times whereas watching the 49ers. Or maybe it’s the best way he drops down into the field and places successful on a ball provider. Regardless of the purpose, Hufanga is the participant I’d wish to see most in Miami. Positive, he’s had harm points that compelled him to overlook a handful of video games over the past two seasons, however each time he’s in that 49ers protection, they’re higher. And with a evident want at security and once more, the previous relationship he has with a selected head coach, I believe Hufanga belongs in Miami.

Different: Jeremy Chinn

QUARTERBACK | ZACH WILSON

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2024 Stats: N/ASpotrac Projected Market Worth: $3.3 Million annual wage

Marcus Mariota has been the QB2 mostly linked to the Dolphins, and I’m okay with that — I assume. However on the finish of the day, I need to see McDaniel usher in a QB3 that has some potential. I hope that Miami drafts a participant on day two or three with superb traits and intangibles (they need to do that yearly), however there’s no assure that may occur. So as a substitute, I’d wish to see Miami usher in a former first-round decide who, at one time, was extremely wanted by NFL groups. His title is Zach Wilson, and though he didn’t fairly work out with the New York Jets, I believe there should be one thing value investigating. Worst case? You toss him apart and convey again Snoop Huntley :).

(Author’s Be aware: Within the excellent world, I’d signal Justin Fields.)

Different: Mac Jones or Trey Lance (If McDaniel approves)

OFFENSIVE TACKLE | JEDRICK WILLS

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2024 Stats: Brief Stack of Pancakes Spotrac Projected Market Worth: $2.2 Million annual wage

The intriguing half about Wills is whether or not or not he’d be keen to maneuver inside, like Mekhi Becton did final season with the Philadelphia Eagles. This concept was first introduced up by my co-host, Jake Mendel, on a latest episode of One other Dolphins Podcast, and I can’t assist however surprise if that may be the proper transfer for Wills. I can’t say for positive, however as one of many linemen I extremely coveted within the 2020 NFL Draft class (IDK if which means something), I’d wish to see him in Miami. If to not try to transition inside, then to kick the tires on a as soon as highly-sought after prospect that will simply want a change of surroundings. And a man like Butch Barry to place postage notes on his locker.

Different: Josh Jones

BONUS: 3 PLAYERS I THINK THE DOLPHINS SHOULD BRING BACK

LINEBACKER | TYREL DODSON
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN | ISAIAH WYNN
EDGE | TYUS BOWSER