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Miami Herald
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Six stories shaping the Miami Dolphins' 2025 roster rebuild
South Florida Six stories shaping the Miami Dolphins' 2025 roster rebuild The Miami Dolphins are entering the 2025 offseason with a critical focus on rebuilding their roster after a disappointing 2024 campaign. Key themes include addressing durability concerns for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose injury history necessitates acquiring a reliable backup, and improving both the offensive and defensive lines, which underperformed in key moments last season. Investments in younger, more consistent talent are essential, particularly in the trenches, where the team struggled to dominate opponents. Additionally, decisions regarding free agents like Calais Campbell and Jevon Holland will shape the defensive strategy, while reshaping the run game and improving short-yardage efficiency remain priorities for revitalizing the offense. With draft capital in hand, the Dolphins have an opportunity to reset deficiencies and aim for sustainable success. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver River Cracraft (85), guard Robert Jones (65) and offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (77) during the second half of a football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. By Alie Skowronski NO. 1: KELLY: TOP 10 LESSONS DOLPHINS SHOULD HAVE LEARNED FROM 2024 | OPINION Miami Dolphins should have learned plenty of lessons from the adversity this team faced in 2024. | Published January 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs out of the tunnel onto the field before the start of their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. By David Santiago NO. 2: THE PRAISE, THE PROBLEM, AND POSSIBILITIES WITH DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS The first of a 10 part series examining the Miami Dolphins by position, which today's focus being quarterback | Published January 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly Miami Dolphins defensive line coach Austin Clark speaks with defensive tackles Zach Sieler (92) and Calais Campbell (93) prior to the team's NFL game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. By David Santiago NO. 3: THE PRAISE, THE PROBLEM, AND POSSIBILITIES WITH DOLPHINS D-LINE Expect the Dolphins to produce a new defensive line in 2025 because of the team features four impending free agents in that unit | Published January 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand (90) is joined by teammates defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) and linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) as he celebrates his fumble recovery by Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during the second half of an NFL Football game at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, December 29, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ NO. 4: KELLY: EXPLORING THE DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE NEEDS AS FREE AGENCY APPROACHES | OPINION The Dolphins need to rebuild the defensive line and the secondary that supports Jalen Ramsey. | Published March 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly Miami Dolphins defensive end Matt Dickerson (98) shakes hands with New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) after their NFL game at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 5: DOLPHINS RE-SIGN JOURNEYMAN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Miami Dolphins re-signed journeyman defensive lineman Matt Dickerson | Published March 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly Miami Dolphins linebacker Quinton Bell (56) runs through practice drills with teammates at the Miami Dolphins training facility in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Thursday, October 3, 2024. By Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff NO. 6: EDGE RUSHER QUINTON BELL AGREES TO RE-SIGN WITH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS 'The Dolphins are the first team that really have given me a real opportunity to go there in a regular season and play,' Bell told the Miami Herald towards the end of the 2024 season. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
Miami Herald
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Why the Senior Bowl will be the Dolphins' first chance to revamp for 2025
The Miami Dolphins need help. Just take a look at the Herald series 'Praise, Problems and Possibilities' courtesy of Dolphins columnist Omar Kelly. From both offensive and defensive line to safety to running back, there's not a single position that wouldn't benefit from the addition of several pieces. Luckily, that's where the Reese's Senior Bowl comes in. With activities that run Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in Mobile, the Senior Bowl gives NFL evaluators the first chance to dissect talent first-hand. Chances are, if you want to build a good team, the ability to find a few hidden gems within the Senior Bowl will always been a plus. Many a Pro Bowler has been first spotted in Mobile including receiver Puka Nacua (2023), tight end Trey McBride (2022) and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (2022). The Dolphins themselves has even had success, finding 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Jason Taylor in 1997. Last year, the Dolphins drafted two 2024 Senior Bowl participants in Patrick Paul and Jaylen Wright, who missed the actual game due to injury. Invitees to the 2025 iteration include reigning College Football Playoff National Championship-winning quarterback Will Howard (Ohio State), do-it-all Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo as well as several University of Miami Hurricanes in receiver Xavier Restrepo, tailback Damien Martinez and tight end Elijah Arroyo. The Dolphins, which should have roughly 10 draft picks once the compensatory selections are worked out, especially need help in the trenches and at safety. That means they'll likely be focused on several prospects including Purdue offensive guard Marcus Mbow, Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts.
