The Miami Dolphins have needs at cornerback, edge, guard, safety and tight end as NFL free agency opens on Monday, with initial contracts to become official starting Wednesday.
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley realize they have little to no money to add free agents of significance, but will try to add at least a few role players.
Miami is probably not going to sign a Top 100 free agent and may spend around $2 million or more per season on only a few players.
Miami Dolphins depth chart ahead of free agency
Quarterback (2)
Players: Quinn Ewers, Cam Miller
Who’s on the way out: Tua Tagovailoa (expected to be cut), Zach Wilson
Who could be re-signed: N/A
Who’s on the free agent radar: Possibly Malik Willis, Jimmy Garoppolo, Tyrod Taylor
Running Back (4)
Players: De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon II, Donovan Edwards
Who’s on the way out: Possibly FB Alec Ingold (salary considerations, could be renegotiated)
Who could be re-signed: N/A
Who’s on the free agent radar: N/A
Wide receiver (6)
Players: Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, Tahj Washington, Terrace Marshall, Theo Wease, A.J. Henning
Who’s on the way out: Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (already cut)
Who could be re-signed: N/A
Who’s on the free agent radar: N/A
Tight end (3)
Players: Cole Turner, Jalin Conyers, Zack Kuntz
Who’s on the way out: Darren Waller (not expected to be re-signed)
Who could be re-signed: Greg Dulcich, Julian Hill (RFA)
Who’s on the free agent radar: Dulcich, Harrison Bryant, Jack Stoll
Offensive Line (9)
Players: Patrick Paul, Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiinaea, Austin Jackson, Andrew Meyer, Kion Smith, Josh Priebe, Braeden Daniels, Carter Warren.
Who’s on the way out: James Daniels and Liam Eichenberg (already cut)
Who could be re-signed: Cole Strange or Daniel Brunskill
Who’s on the free agent radar: Strange, Dillon Radunz, Teven Jenkins
Defensive Line (4)
Players: Zach Sieler, Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, Zeek Biggers, Keith Cooper
Who’s on the way out: N/A
Who could be re-signed: N/A
Who’s on the free agent radar: N/A
Linebacker (4)
Players: Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, Jackson Woodard, K.C. Assai
Who’s on the way out: K.J. Britt
Who could be re-signed: Willie Gay
Who’s on the free agent radar: Devin White, Christian Harris, Damone Clark
Edge (5)
Players: Chop Robinson, Cameron Goode (re-signed), Derrick McLendon, Alex Huntley, Seth Coleman
Who’s on the way out: Bradley Chubb (already cut)
Who could be re-signed: N/A
Who’s on the free agent radar: Kingsley Enagbare, Joe Tryon, Josh Uche, Azeez Ojulari, David Ojabu
Cornerback (8)
Players: Jason Marshall, JuJu Brents, Ethan Bonner, Storm Duck, Isaiah Johnson, Ethan Robinson, Jason Maitre, Miles Battle
Who’s on the way out: Jack Jones, possibly Kader Kohou
Who could be re-signed: Rasul Douglas (though he is 31)
Who’s on the free agent radar: Jason Pinnock, Jayln Armour-Davis, Kaiir Elam
Safety (3)
Players: Dante Trader, Jordan Colbert, Omar Brown
Who’s on the way out: Quite possibly Minkah Fitzpatrick in trade
Who could be re-signed: Ifeatu Melifonwu or Elijah Campbell
Who’s on the free agent radar: Andre Cisco, Darnell Savage, Ronnie Harrison
Special Teams (0)
Players: Possibly none
Who’s on the way out: Quite possibly Jason Sanders (salary cap cut)
Who could be re-signed: Riley Patterson and/or Jake Bailey and/or Jake Cardona and/or D’Wayne Eskridge
Who’s on the free agent radar: Who knows
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Where Dolphins’ depth chart sits before NFL free agency opens
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