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Miami Dolphins 2026 roster overhaul and season kickoff

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Miami Dolphins 2026 roster overhaul and ~~preseason progress~~ season kickoff

As the 2026 NFL season begins, the Miami Dolphins have entered a rebuilding phase marked by a complete overhaul of several position groups. Following the departure of Mike McDaniel, the team has transitioned to head coach Jeff ~~Hafley.~~ Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. The roster is characterized by extreme youth, with 13 drafted players on the 53-man roster, making Miami the youngest team in the league. The offense is centered around quarterback Malik Willis, who is ~~now~~ supported by backups Kyle McCord and Brady Cook. ~~To address previous depth concerns, the~~ Analysts have noted Willis’s combination of arm strength and mobility, drawing comparisons to Ryan Tannehill. The wide receiver corps has been ~~entirely~~ revamped with ~~the addition of~~ additions such as Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman, and Malik ~~Washington.~~ Washington; notably, Bell is returning from an ACL injury faster than typical timelines. Defensively, the team is leaning on ~~rookies, specifically~~ rookies like linebacker Jacob ~~Rodriguez. Veteran linebacker Jordyn Brooks has highlighted Rodriguez’s maturity~~ Rodriguez and ~~growth during training camp as the team prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite these changes, the Dolphins face significant scrutiny.~~ cornerback Chris Johnson. While ProFootballTalk power rankings ~~have~~ positioned Miami as the fifth-worst team in the league, ~~trailing only the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets. Analysts and~~ fan sentiment appears more optimistic, with polling indicating approximately 79 percent of fans ~~continue to debate~~ believe the ~~effectiveness of~~ team is moving in the ~~rebuild, citing~~ right direction. Despite this optimism, the team faces significant salary cap constraints and low win projections, with FanDuel Sportsbook placing their expected win total between 3.5 and 4.5. The Dolphins are set to begin their season in an away game against the ~~long-term outlook for Willis.~~ Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

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