The 2026 Miami Dolphins do not resemble the 2025 Miami Dolphins. This offseason is one of dramatic change in South Florida, with new faces everywhere on the roster, the sidelines, and the front office. The Dolphins are in a complete franchise reset, and they are not hiding it. The team has taken on over $175 million in dead money – money in the salary cap for players no longer on the roster – this year as the team looks to overhaul a roster full of veteran players into one full of younger players who
can grow together into a potential championship window.
Names like Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Alec Igold, Bradley Chubb, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Jason Sanders have been traded, released, or allowed to leave in free agency. The Dolphins have added draft picks this offseason, holding 11 total picks, including two first-round selections and seven in the first 100 picks.
The Dolphins are a much different team this year than the team that left the field after Week 18 in 2025. The turnover is more than the normal year-to-year changes for a team, but it seems like it is a dramatic shift that was needed for a franchise that last won a playoff game in 2000.
We break down the current Dolphins’ depth chart as of today:
Miami Dolphins Offensive Depth Chart (as of March 19, 2026)
Quarterbacks: No surprise here, with Willis clearly in line to start while Ewers could be the primary backup if the Dolphins do not add a veteran at some point. A drafted rookie could factor into the position group, but it feels like they would be more interested in a developmental player than someone who might find his way into the starting role early this season.
Running back: The Dolphins have said Achane is not available in a trade, and they seem set to build the offense around him. Gordon and Wright continue as the depth options, while Edwards will be looking to prove he is a special teams contributor or a valuable practice squad option.
Wide receivers: This is probably the main position group that needs to be addressed in some form this offseason. After trading away Jaylen Waddle, there are a lot of second- and third-options on the roster, but no clear-cut number one. A draft pick could be used to give Willis a top option in the passing game.
Tight ends: Dulcich returning gives the Dolphins a solid option out of the position, but this is another area where a draft pick to bring in a top pass catcher could be on the table.
Tackles: Paul and Jackson are the obvious starters, though Jackson’s injury history has to have Miami ready to slide someone into that role. Heck probably works as the swing tackle, backing up both positions on game day. As I state in the guards, I would like Salyer to be the backup left tackle, but he may be needed at guard.
Guards: I moved Savaiinaea from left guard to right guard in this depth chart because that is where he should settle. It is a more natural position for him and, hopefully, will let him take a major step forward after a disappointing rookie season. I do not like Salyer at left guard, but that is the best place for him right now. I would prefer he back up Paul at left tackle as his primary focus.
Center: Brewer remains the center – and Miami might need to be looking to sign him to a contract extension soon.
Miami Dolphins Defensive Depth Chart (as of March 19, 2026)
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Edge: Robinson becomes the top edge rusher with the release of Bradley Chubb this offseason. Behind him, the team has a slew of depth options with special teams experience. Will one of them step up, or is edge high on Miami’s draft needs?
Defensive tackle: Sieler is the old man on the roster, and he continues to be a force in the middle of the line of scrimmage. He took a step back last year, but a new defensive scheme and the growth of Grant, Biggers, and Phillips should help him return to being a Pro-Bowl-caliber lineman.
Linebackers: Brooks is the obvious middle linebacker in the group, and Dodson should be the WILL. Ojabo is an edge rusher, but has experience at SAM, which leads him to be slotted there. The other option would be to move him to the edge and slot Gay at SAM, but I like this option more. You could also consider moving Uche to the SAM position. This might be a spot Miami addresses in the draft to add a pure SAM option.
Cornerbacks: Duck and Marshall are probably the only two cornerbacks I am confident in where I have them on the depth chart. The rest of the group, you can probably place anywhere on the chart and feel like it is accurate. This might be the biggest area of need for the Dolphins – either needing someone to step up and take control of the group or Miami using draft picks to add more competition to the group.
Safeties: How the safeties shake out may be determined by how the cornerbacks shake out. Lonnie Johnson could factor into the nickel cornerback battle. Isaiah Johnson could be a backup strong safety option. Colbert is listed as both a safety and an inside linebacker on the Dolphins’ website. Safety is a giant question mark for the Dolphins right now.
Miami Dolphins Special Teams Depth Chart (as of March 19, 2026)
Special Teams: All three special teams positions now have two players signed, setting up training camp competitions for all three roles. Patterson, signed to the practice squad at the end of the preseason last year to fill in for Jason Sanders after an injury, is now the longest tenured player in the group.
