The Miami Dolphins are coming out of their Week 6 bye hoping to mark their first win of the season as they face the New York Jets this weekend. Miami’s immediate focus is to put together a full game and turn flashes of competitiveness into consistency.
The longer-term focus has the coaching staff and front office considering which players from this rebuild will remain with the team in 2027 and beyond. Miami has 22 players on expiring contracts this season, and Miami Dolphins on SI writer Alain Poupart
took a look at who could be playing themselves into a contract extension as well as players who are likely to hit the free agent market after the season.
For the four most likely free agents to return, Poupart starts with a veteran at a position everyone expected to be a weak point for the Dolphins this season:
CB JuJu Brents — This is a player the Dolphins should prioritize because he still continues to perform at a high level and plays a premium position. The ability to stay healthy has been the issue so far in Brents’ career, but he hasn’t missed a game yet (knock on wood) so far in 2026.
As for a player who might be allowed to leave in free agency, Poupart started his list of four with a name many fans could have guessed:
T Austin Jackson — Despite his poor Pro Football Focus standing (he’s dead last among all NFL tackles), Jackson is a solid veteran tackle who’s simply off to a bad start. The issue with Jackson is how it would cost to bring him back in what probably wouldn’t be a starting role and whether he even would be interested in that idea after being asked to take a pay cut this year.
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Examining the Pending Dolphins UFAs Who Could Be Playing Their Way to an Extension – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins roster has a lot of new faces this year, and it figures to be the same thing next season as they continue the rebuilding project that began with the regime change.
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Who has the edge? Dolphins at Jets, looking for first win after bye week – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (0-5) and New York Jets (2-4) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 game at MetLife Stadium (1 p.m., CBS):
Dolphins face another TE challenge; Jets RB Breece Hall returns to practice – Chris Perkins and David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Another game, another tight end to defend. Or, in this case for the Dolphins, another set of tight ends to defend when it comes to the New York Jets duo of Kenyon Sadiq, the rookie first-round pick from Oregon, and Mason Taylor, the second-year player who is the son of Dolphins Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and a St. Thomas alum.
Jason Sanders finds his footing with Jets after Dolphins cut ties – Antwan Staley, New York Daily News
Miami moved on from Jason Sanders.
Breaking Down the Painful (And Some Promising) Similarities Between the Dolphins and Jets – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins will face another rebuilding team when they take on the New York Jets in Week 7
Trade rumors
Why Dolphins should consider trading Zach Sieler, nearly everyone else – Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler can’t help but hear his name mentioned with the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching.
Would the Dolphins Really Consider Trading Jordyn Brooks? – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins All-Pro linebacker signed a contract extension over the summer
Malik Willis
What Dolphins OC, QB coach are saying about Willis, attempt to fix pass offense – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
The Dolphins’ passing game is ailing, and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik used the two weeks between games to meet with quarterback Malik Willis and coach Jeff Hafley to discuss how to fix it.
Dolphins injuries
Dolphins’ passing game needs a boost; WR Caleb Douglas’ return could provide one – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins passing game, in its first five games before the team’s bye week, has been pedestrian to say the least.
Dolphins defense
Six things becoming clear about the Dolphins’ defensive personnel at the bye – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
Six realities that are starting to become clear about the Dolphins’ defensive personnel exiting the bye week:
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NFL picks and predictions: Dolphins vs. Jets odds, winners for full Week 7 schedule – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
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Where can I watch the Dolphins vs. Jets game? – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins at New York Jets game will be broadcast locally – and that is about it.
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