We are getting closer and closer to the start of the 2026 NFL league year. On March 13 at 4 p.m. Eastern, the league will officially roll contracts to their 2026 status, with expiring deals turning players into free agents. For the Miami Dolphins, there are 35 players slotted to hit free agency. Miami faces a salary cap struggle this year and has to make hard choices about who they will re-sign and who they will allow to walk away in free agency.
Each year, we work through Miami’s list of soon-to-be
free agents to analyze who should the team prioritize in re-signing and who might be allowed to walk away. This is part sixin this year’s series, following looks at cornerback Kader Kohou, linebacker Quinton Bell, tight end Darren Waller, wide receiver Dee Eskridge, and defensive back Elijah Campbell.
Now, we jump back to the offense, with our second tight end on the list. What should the Dolphins do with Greg Dulcich this offseason?
I have included an embed from X, giving you a chance to vote on what you think the Dolphins should do. Feel free to also head into the comments to discuss Miami’s options with Eskridge.
Previous player reviews
Biography
Greg Dulcich
Position: Tight end
Age (when season begins): 26
College: UCLA
Draft: 2022 3rd Round (Denver Broncos)
Experience: 4 years
Previous Teams:
- Denver Broncos (2022-2024)
- New York Giants (2024)
- Miami Dolphins (2025)
Pro Bowl, All-Pro, Awards: None
Expiring Contract
1 year, $1.1 million
2025 Review
Dulcich started the 2025 season on the Dolphins’ practice squad after being released in the final roster cuts by the New York Giants. He was promoted in October to the active roster, appearing in 10 games with three starts during the season. He caught 26 passes for 335 yards and a touchdown over the course of the season.
2026 Outlook
Dulcich’s role with the Dolphins continued to expand as the season progressed, and he could see an even bigger role in a return to Miami. His 2025 stats are the best since his rookie season, and he has established himself as a trusted option in the offense. He benefits from Bobby Slowick remaining with the Dolphins to become the offensive coordinator under first-year head coach Jeff Hafley, a defensive-minded coach.
Walk, Tag, or Re-Sign?
Projected franchise tag (linebacker): $15.0 million (via OverTheCap.com)
Re-sign. The Dolphins need tight ends, and Dulcich would provide stability to the position group. He is not destined for a Pro Bowl appearance. Still, he is a solid veteran who could become a possession receiver/emergency valve for whoever is at quarterback for the Dolphins. Dulcich could be in line for a two-year, $2.5 million contract, and the Dolphins should absolutely do what they can to re-sign him if the asking price is around there.
What do you think Miami should do? Vote here and head to the comments to discuss:
