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Miami Dolphins 2026 roster overhaul and season outlook

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2026-07-26 20:21 UTC → 2026-07-28 21:11 UTC · added removed

By mid‑July late July 2026 the Dolphins’ overhaul was under way. Tyreek Hill was released, Jaylen Waddle was traded to Denver and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick sent to rebuild had taken shape. New York. The offensive core now revolves around Pro Bowl running back De’Von Achane, backed by power back Ollie Gordon II head coach Jeff Hafley and speedster Jaylen Wright. Linebacker Tyrel Dodson, claimed off waivers, entered the final year of his $6.25 million contract after GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan continued to project a 129‑tackle 2025 season and will compete with rookie Jacob Rodriguez and other young defenders. Rookie safety S.D. Trader Jr. posted 55 tackles and breakout season, citing a forced fumble stronger roster than in his debut and is vying for 2019. Quarterback Malik Willis, signed to a starting role. The 91‑man roster includes International Player Pathway tight end Seydou Traoré. Wide‑receiver depth remained unsettled; no clear No. 1 target emerged and all receivers must earn three‑year, $67.5 million deal with $45 million guaranteed after the trust departure of rookie quarterback Malik Willis. Veteran Malik Washington hopes for a primary role, while Kadyn Proctor, Jacob Rodriguez, Will Kacmarek and Kyle Louis are projected to contribute immediately. On July 20 rookie WR Chris Bell Tua Tagovailoa, was placed on named the active/non‑football injury list after tearing his ACL, delaying presumptive starter for training camp. Willis, who completed 79 % of his camp integration. A week later passes for 972 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in limited action, earned the organization expressed optimism about a breakout 2026 season. Jeff Hafley confidence of the coaching staff and GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan view Malik Willis as is expected to be the long‑term starter who can elevate the offense. First‑round signal‑caller. The offensive line is anchored by first‑round tackle Kadyn Proctor is expected to anchor Proctor, while the line, receiving corps relies on Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and other young receivers such as Malik Washington and Jalen Reagor to build chemistry with Willis ahead of preseason. On defense, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is touted highlighted as a defensive potential leader. Rather than chase veteran wideouts, Miami will rely on Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and Overall, the incoming rookies to supply playmaking for organization remains optimistic that the revamped attack. roster overhaul—featuring De’Von Achane, Ollie Gordon II, Jaylen Wright, and the International Player Pathway tight end Seydou Traoré—will translate into a competitive 2026 campaign.

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