Christian Wilkins, Jerome Baker, Xavien Howard, and Robert Hunt were among the top players Miami lost in free agency. However, the Dolphins re-signed Anthony Walker Jr., Braxton Berrios, Nik Needham, and Robert Jones and added Jordan Poyer, Shaquill Barrett, Jonnu Smith, Jordyn Brooks, Aaron Brewer, Kendall Fuller, Benito Jones, Neville Gallimore, Jody Fortson, and Siran Neal.
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Miami will have to strike a balance as the offseason approaches between their long-term cap flexibility, the need to win now, and the potential consequences of extending quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Even while its cap space isn’t the best or most closely held in the league, more acquisitions are still possible.
Other Veterans Make Sense for Dolphins, Even After Former No. 2 Pick
According to Nick Pedone of Pro Football Network, the Dolphins have not yet finished their use of free agency. Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, offensive lineman Cody Whitehair, and edge rusher Chase Young are among the names mentioned.
Young, who is only 24 years old, was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2020 during his rookie season. Although he has struggled with injuries over his four-year career, after being traded from the Washington Commanders, he equaled his rookie total of 7.5 sacks and helped the San Francisco 49ers win another Super Bowl. According to Spotrac, his market value is a $13 million, one-year agreement.
Whitehair might improve Miami’s struggling offensive line because of his vast expertise. In eight NFL seasons, he has participated in 124 games and started 118 of them for the Chicago Bears. For his last team, he has played both center and left guard after being chosen with the 56th overall choice in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Along with the previously mentioned Brewer, Whitehair, a Pro Bowler in 2018, would bolster Miami’s interior offensive line.
The Dolphins are constantly looking to improve their pass defense. Miami, which is 25th in passing touchdowns allowed (27), and 15th against the pass (3,761 yards), could use another cornerback, particularly given the AFC’s quarterback-heavy lineup.
Although he will cost a little more to strengthen the defense’s back end, Jackson, 28, has a proven track record of production. Over his seven-year career with the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants, he has four interceptions and 56 pass deflections.
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