Projecting a Dolphins Offensive Depth Chart After First Week of Free Agency

The Miami Dolphins signed a lot of players over the past few days, but how many could become major contributors?

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The Miami Dolphins were very active in the first week of free agency, surprisingly so considering they went to the market with limited financial resources.

Quarterback Malik Willis obviously was the headline acquisition, but how many of the other additions on offense could wind up playing significant roles in 2026?

There will be some other significant additions between now and the start of the regular season in September, mainly through the NFL draft next month, but here's an early look at what the Dolphins' offensive depth chart might look like.

PROJECTED DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART THROUGH THE FIRST WEEK OF FREE AGENCY

QUARTERBACK

Projected starter: Malik Willis

Backups: Quinn Ewers, Cam Miller

2025 starter: Tua Tagovailoa

Analysis: The only question here is whether the Dolphins will have a veteran backup or go with a draft pick because Willis being the starter should be a slam dunk — regardless of any comment about wanting competition at every position.

RUNNING BACK

Starter: De'Von Achane

Backups: Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon II, Donovan Edwards

2025 starter: De'Von Achane

Analysis: The only way this changes is if a team decides to make the Dolphins a trade offer that would be to good to pass up and Miami would consider it because of Achane's desire for a new contract.

WIDE RECEIVER

Starters: Jaylen Waddle, Jalen Tolbert

Backups: Malik Washington, Tutu Atwell, Theo Wease Jr.

2025 starters: Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill

Analysis: This is a volatile position where things very well might change before September, and this is going with the Dolphins going with a two-receiver lineup. When the Dolphins line up with three wide receivers, Washington and Atwell both figure to get their share of playing time.

TIGHT ENDS

Starters: Greg Dulcich, Ben Sims

Backup: Zack Kuntz

2025 starters: Darren Waller, Alec Ingold (FB)

Analysis: We're going under the assumption that the Dolphins are going to start more often with a bigger alignment than with three wide receivers, and with Alec Ingold now with the L.A. Chargers, we easily could see go with two tight ends or maybe even use Sims in an H-back role. Of course, there's nothing to suggest the Dolphins can't find themselves a fullback in the next few days or months.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Starters: LT Patrick Paul, LG Jonah Savaiinaea, C Aaron Brewer, RG Andrew Meyer, RT Austin Jackson

Backups: Jamaree Salyer, Kion Smith

2025 starters: LT Patrick Paul, LG Jonah Savaiinaea, C Aaron Brewer, RG Cole Strange, RT Austin Jackson

Analysis: The Dolphins absolutely have some work to do with this group and it's possible that neither starting guard is on the roster at this time. For now, we're going to with Meyer as the starting right guard, though Salyer also would be an option. It's also not out of the question that the Dolphins would consider switching Savaiinaea back to the right side, where he played at the University of Arizona.

We'll examine the defense later Sunday.