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Myles Gaskin Myles Gaskin Part of crowded backfield
Tue, May 10, 2022, 5:33 PM
Gaskin has further competition for backfield slotting following the Dolphins' signing of Sony Michel, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Dolphins previously added Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert this offseason, while fellow returnee Salvon Ahmed received a contract tender from the team. Collectively, the moves provide first-year coach Mike McDaniel with a deep backfield with which to work, but in terms of Gaskin's fantasy prospects, when all the key RB cogs are available steady volume figures to be an issue for the 25-year-old, who led Miami with 173 carries (for 612 yards) in 17 games last season, while adding 49 catches for 234 yards and recording seven total TDs in that span. |
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Lynn Bowden Lynn Bowden Facing competition for roster spot
Tue, May 10, 2022, 8:16 AM
Bowden (hamstring) will face competition from rookie fourth-round pick Erik Ezukanma this offseason, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Analysis: Bowden, who spent the entire 2021 season sidelined due to a hamstring injury, very realistically could be on the roster bubble for Miami's new coaching staff. The 24-year-old flashed some competence as a rookie in 2020, when he racked up 28 catches for 211 yards on 37 targets through 10 appearances, but he now faces competition for even a depth gig from all of Ezukanma, Preston Williams and Trent Sherfield. |
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Sony Michel Sony Michel Inks deal with Miami
Mon, May 9, 2022, 6:54 PM
Michel signed a contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The veteran running back will bring depth to a backfield that already includes Chase Edmonds, Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed. Michel appeared in 17 games a season ago with the Rams, rushing for 845 yards and four scores while hauling in 21 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown. |
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Miami selects in seventh round
Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 5:27 PM
The Dolphins selected Thompson in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 247th overall.
Analysis: Thompson is a fringe prospect at best, but he was a very good collegiate quarterback at Kansas State and an accomplished four-year starter. None of his four seasons featured high-volume passing, and even the rushing production dried up in the final two seasons, but Thompson has modest dual-threat abilities. The Dolphins will hope to turn him into a quality backup. |
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Another LB to Miami
Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 4:39 PM
The Dolphins selected Goode in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 224th overall.
Analysis: Goode marks the second linebacker selected by the Dolphins in the past two days and comes equipped with an absurd 39-inch vertical jump. The athletic linebacker will likely be a special teams option to start his career. |
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Lands in South Beach
Sat, Apr 30, 2022, 12:15 PM
The Dolphins selected Ezukanma in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 125th overall.
Analysis: Ezukanma red-shirted his freshman season at Texas Tech before leading the team in receiving yards in each of his final three seasons with the Red Raiders. The 22-year-old finished with 136 catches for 2,117 yards and 14 touchdowns in that stretch, and he also added 10 carries for 138 yards and two scores in his senior season. He didn't run the 40-yard dash, and we don't expect him to have better than average speed, but his production is impressive. His 6-foot-2, 209-pound frame, long arms and 37-inch vertical provides some utility for the next level, too. He'll have to wait for an opportunity behind Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson. |
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Heads to South Beach
Fri, Apr 29, 2022, 10:40 PM
The Dolphins selected Tindall in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 102nd overall.
Analysis: Tindall becomes the seventh player drafted off of Georgia's defense in the first three rounds. He doesn't have the production of some of his peers, but that's not what drew interest from the NFL; his athletic tools are his selling point. Despite not starting a game at Georgia, Tindall racked up 5.5 sacks from his linebacker spot in 2021 and showed exceptional closing speed and sure tackling ability. Tindall vaulted himself into Day 2 consideration after an impressive showing at the combine that was highlighted by a 4.47 40-yard dash and a 42-inch broad jump at 230 pounds. Though he's still rough around the edges in certain aspects, Tindall has the tools to develop into an impact player. |
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Fifth-year option picked up
Thu, Apr 28, 2022, 10:10 AM
The Dolphins exercised Wilkins' fifth-year option Thursday.
Analysis: Wilkins is now signed through the 2023 campaign, giving both he and the Dolphins more time to negotiate on a long-term extension. The 2019 first-round pick posted a career season in 2021, with 89 total tackles and 4.5 sacks through 17 games. |
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Inks in Miami
Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 10:56 AM
The Dolphins signed Morstead to a one-year contract Friday, Mike Masala of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Morstead becomes the only punter on the Dolphins' roster. The 36-year-old spent time with both the Falcons and Jets last season. |
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Back in Miami
Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:29 AM
The Dolphins re-signed Jenkins on Thursday.
Analysis: Jenkins appeared in seven games with Miami as a reserve interior defensive lineman. The veteran started two of those contests and ended the 2021 campaign with 16 total tackles. |
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Signs tender
Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 10:04 AM
Needham signed a one-year, $3.99 million contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Mike Masala of USA Today reports.
Analysis: The Dolphins placed a second-round tender on Needham, keeping him around for the 2022 campaign. He stands to once again contribute as a slot cornerback, while also taking some reps at safety and on special teams if necessary. |
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DeVante Parker DeVante Parker Dealt to New England
Sat, Apr 2, 2022, 12:20 PM
The Dolphins have traded Parker and a 2022 fifth-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for a 2023 third-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: With the emergence of Jaylen Waddle in 2021 and the recent addition of Tyreek Hill, Parker was the odd-man out in Miami. He recorded just 40 receptions for 515 yards and two touchdowns across 10 games for the Dolphins last year. The veteran pass catcher will now look for a fresh start in New England, where he will have the opportunity to earn a significant role in the offense. |
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Teddy Bridgewater Teddy Bridgewater Entrenched as backup
Tue, Mar 29, 2022, 7:36 AM
Coach Mike McDaniel described Bridgewater (concussion) as the Dolphins' "backup" quarterback during Monday's press conference at the NFL's annual league meetings, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Bridgewater recently declined to discuss the role promised to him after signing with Miami, but McDaniel has now made absolutely clear that the plan moving forward is for the 29-year-old to enter Week 1 as the No. 2 option. McDaniel said the priority for Bridgewater and the coaching staff is "empowering Tua [Tagovailoa] to be the player he be can." Bridgewater, who missed the final four games of the 2021 season with a concussion, is one of the more accomplished and capable backups in the league, and he could certainly provide valuable mentorship for Tagovailoa, who is heading into a make-or-break Year 3 campaign. |
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Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle Facing competition for targets
Mon, Mar 28, 2022, 10:03 AM
Waddle is likely to slide down the wide receiver depth chart following Miami's acquisition of Tyreek Hill in a trade with the Chiefs, Travis Wingfield of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Waddle set an NFL rookie record with 104 catches last season, while also surpassing 1,000 receiving yards and scoring six touchdowns, but he no longer seems like the favorite for the No. 1 wideout spot entering the 2022 season. Hill, whose skill set inspires obvious comparisons to Waddle's, established himself as one of the top playmakers in the league during his time in Kansas City and figures to operate as a pillar of new coach Mike McDaniel's scheme. The six-time Pro Bowler commanded 159 targets in 2021 and surpassed 1,100 receiving yards in four of the last five seasons. While there's still plenty of reason for excitement about Waddle's future, especially in dynasty formats, Hill's arrival could serve to limit the second-year pro's production upside for 2022. Mike Gesicki, Cedrick Wilson and incumbent DeVante Parker also stand to demand a share of targets. |
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Salvon Ahmed Salvon Ahmed Inks contract tender
Thu, Mar 24, 2022, 5:15 PM
Ahmed, who was an exclusive rights free agent, has signed his contract tender with the Dolphins, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old logged 54 carries for 149 yards and added 12 catches on 19 targets for 117 yards in 12 games with the Dolphins in 2021. This coming season, Ahmed, along with Myles Gaskin and Gerrid Doaks, slots into a depth role in Miami's backfield, behind Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert. It's a context that limits Ahmed's fantasy upside so long as the team's top duo remains healthy and available. |
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Tua Tagovailoa Tua Tagovailoa Leader of reloaded offense
Wed, Mar 23, 2022, 11:49 AM
Tagovailoa is positioned to lead a revamped Dolphins offense in the 2022 season, with Miami most recently having acquired six-time Pro Bowl wideout Tyreek Hill from the Chiefs on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Dolphins will surrender significant draft capital in exchange for Hill, giving up five picks headlined by 2022 first-round and second-round selections. Even so, the pairing of Hill with 2021 rookie standout Jaylen Waddle can't be overstated. Heading into what looks like a make-or-break Year 3 campaign, Tagovailoa will not only have the benefit of an improved receiving corps that also returns Mike Gesicki and DeVante Parker, but he'll also get significant upgrades to his offensive line following the offseason pickups of left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) and left guard Connor Williams in free agency. Additionally, head coach Mike McDaniel could have a chance to finally provide Tagovailoa with a rushing game to rely on, given his success in San Francisco and the arrivals of Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert (knee). The flip side, of course, is that if Tagovailoa fails to make a leap forward in spite of all the offensive upgrades, he could quickly face pressure from new backup Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) for the starting job. |
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Tyreek Hill Tyreek Hill Dealt to Miami in stunner
Wed, Mar 23, 2022, 11:44 AM
The Dolphins acquired Hill from the Chiefs on Wednesday in exchange for 2022 first-, second- and fourth-round picks and 2023 fourth- and sixth-round picks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Miami intends to sign Hill to a four-year, $120 million contract extension once the deal becomes official. In the wake of this stunning development, Hill will now exit the dynamite Chiefs offense and get a steep downgrade in quarterback from Patrick Mahomes to Tua Tagovailoa. The 28-year-old is coming off a 2021 season in which he racked up a career-high 111 catches (on 159 targets) for 1,239 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 games. In Miami, Hill finds himself atop a depth chart that also includes Jaylen Waddle, DeVante Parker and Cedrick Wilson. Though Hill has the speed and playmaking ability to produce in any context, no longer being tied to Mahomes likely means he'll struggle to replicate the production he turned in a season ago. Hill's fantasy upside this coming season hinges on volume, as well as the on-field rapport he develops with Tagovailoa. |
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Inks $75 million deal with Miami
Tue, Mar 22, 2022, 6:57 PM
Armstead (knee) agreed to a five-year contract worth up to $87.5 million with the Dolphins on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Armstead will head to Miami in 2022 after spending the first nine years of his career in New Orleans. The 30-year-old is a major improvement up front for the Dolphins and should start at left tackle for the foreseeable future. Armstead missed the final four games of last season with a knee injury that required surgery in January, but he's expected to be fully recovered well ahead of training camp. |
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Alec Ingold Alec Ingold Rehab going well
Mon, Mar 21, 2022, 4:59 PM
Ingold said Monday that his "knee is doing great," and he hasn't experienced any setback so far, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ingold, who tore his ACL last November, signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Dolphins this offseason and is expected to be healthy by training camp. During the 2021 campaign, he recorded two carries for one yard while securing 10 of 12 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown across nine appearances for the Raiders. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Says rehab is going well
Mon, Mar 21, 2022, 1:17 PM
Mostert (knee) said Monday that he's "way ahead of schedule" in the rehab process after October surgery, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: The surgery addressed chipped cartilage in his left knee, and Mostert now has played only nine games over the past two seasons. The Dolphins do expect him to be healthy before Week 1, with Mostert joining the team on a one-year contract shortly after fellow running back Chase Edmonds got a two-year deal. Mostert has the benefit of familiarity with new Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, formerly the 49ers' offensive coordinator, but Edmonds still is the better bet to lead Miami's backfield in touches. The team also has 2021 holdovers Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed and Patrick Laird on the offseason roster. |
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