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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
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Top 10 priorities for the Dolphins ahead of the 2025 season
South Florida Top 10 priorities for the Dolphins ahead of the 2025 season The Miami Dolphins face an urgent offseason as they prepare for the 2025 season, focusing heavily on addressing weaknesses in the trenches, revamping key roster positions and rebuilding team culture. Take a look at the recent coverage. 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 head coach Mike McDaniel looks on from the sideline as his team plays against the New York Jets in the first half of their NFL game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 1: ROSS KEEPS MCDANIEL, GRIER BUT TIME FOR HIM TO DEMAND MORE. AND MORE CONCLUSIONS, REACTION Dolphins' Ross cannot be as patient. Six things that must happen now. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) signals at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL Football game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, December 29, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ NO. 2: HOW THE MIAMI DOLPHINS PLAN TO FIX RELATIONSHIP WITH TYREEK HILL How the Miami Dolphins plan to address Tyreek Hill's plea to leave. | Published January 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly El gerente general de los Miami Dolphins, Chris Grier, a la izquierda, y el entrenador en jefe, Mike McDaniel, a la derecha, responden preguntas durante una conferencia de prensa en las instalaciones de entrenamiento del equipo de fútbol de la NFL, el lunes 16 de enero de 2023 en Miami Gardens, Florida. By Lynne Sladky NO. 3: DOLPHINS EYEING FREE AGENT OFFENSIVE LINEMEN, PREPARED TO DOUBLE DOWN ON BIG NEED Dolphins say they're prepared to upgrade their offensive line. | Published February 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniels attend the game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, May 6, 2023. By Al Diaz NO. 4: WHERE DOLPHINS ROSTER AND DEPTH CHART STAND AT EVERY POSITION AND HOW TO FILL NEEDS A look at Miami Dolphins depth chart at every position a week into free agency. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson Dec 29, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) celebrates a touchdown in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images NO. 5: WESTBROOK-IKHINE ON MCDANIEL MEETING AND WHAT HE BRINGS. AND DOLPHINS NEWCOMER NOTES Notes on new Dolphins receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and several other new players | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles of Virginia Tech (16) battles National team offensive lineman Grey Zabel of North Dakota State (77) during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images NO. 6: THE MIAMI DOLPHINS MEET WITH SOME OF THE TOP OFFENSIVE LINEMEN AT THE NFL COMBINE 'He's got a great outlook on life,' Grey Zabel said of coach Mike McDaniel. 'Happy-go-lucky type of guy. Loved being able to finally meet him.' | Published March 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo runs down the field for an attempted throw in Week 18 versus the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images NO. 7: KELLY: AN IDEAL FREE AGENT PLAN TO SAVE THE MIAMI DOLPHINS | OPINION Dolphins need to beef up the trenches in free agency, and should start on defense. | Published March 7, 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. 8: 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 South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (21) pulls down an interception during the first half of the Gamecocks' game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, November 18, 2023. By Sam Wolfe NO. 9: HOW DOLPHINS' PATH HAS BECOME NARROWER. AND OPTION FOR PICK 13 ASKED TO VISIT TEAM OFFICES Dolphins have a more narrow path to achieve their goals. A top prospect is lined up for a visit. And more. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) high five teammate Patrick Paul (52) after a play in the second half of their NFL game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla By David Santiago NO. 10: KELLY: DOLPHINS REMAIN SOFT IN THE TRENCHES, AND SEEMINGLY DON'T CARE | OPINION If Terron Armstead and Calais Campbell don't return, Miami's two most troublesome areas will become a crisis-level concern. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly 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.
