Miami Dolphins depth chart revealed before Chicago Bears preseason game: What we learned
The Dolphins have a joint practice in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 8 and open their preseason on Sunday Aug. 10.
It could be argued there are 10 or so roster spots that could go either way entering the preseason.
Here is our latest 53-man roster projection.
Miami Dolphins 2025 depth chart
Here are some things that jump out about the first Dolphins depth chart:
Quinn Ewers third team QB
Ewers has really come on in the last 10 days, but Zach Wilson is the backup. Ewers will try to make the roster with an impressive preseason.
Alexander Mattison third team RB
Mattison has had a stronger camp and appeared faster than expected. So it's no surprise that Mattison is ahead of rookie Ollie Gordon II and behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright.
Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea at LT and LG
The Dolphins are rolling with first-year starters on the left side of their offensive line. The downside? Lack of experience. The upside? These are big, strong, powerful men and running left is going to be an attractive option in 2025.
Chop Robinson first string edge rusher
Miami cheated the game by listing 12 defensive starters. Robinson, Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb are all going to play a ton. And at times, we can expect all of them on the field together. Chop has the potential for double-digit sacks in 2025.
Kenneth Grant second team DT
Do not read much into this. Grant figures to get more reps than Benito Jones, the veteran listed as starter. Miami also has Matt Dickerson third team and Jordan Phillips second team but we feel we've seen more from Dickerson. Both have a strong chance to make the roster.
Willie Gay second string LB
Gay has had an outstanding camp. But he's still behind Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson. We think Miami will still find a way to get Gay some defensive snaps.
Storm Duck, Kendall Sheffield first team CBs
Jack Jones, Cam Smith and Jason Marshall could all be in the mix at some point. But for now it's clear Miami coaches trust Duck and Sheffield to do the right things. We'll see if GM Chris Grier adds another corner. For now, Ethan Bonner is listed as a second-teamer and Cam as a third-teamer. This is a direct challenge to Cam.
Darren Waller first string TE
Veteran tight end Darren Waller figures to be Miami's starting tight end. But as he ramps back up into game shape, he hasn't even practiced yet. Pharoah Brown, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner figure to get the right end reps in Chicago. Despite that, Waller is first string.
Jake Bailey vs. Jake Stonehouse in open punter competition
The best competition of camp may be at punter, where the Dolphins somehow have two All-Pro punters doing battle. They are listed as – or – on the first depth chart.
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