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Malik Washington Malik Washington First-team billing on depth chart
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:09 PM
Washington is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Dolphins' unofficial depth chart.
Analysis: Miami almost entirely retooled its receiving corps this offseason, releasing Tyreek Hill in February, trading Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos in March, signing Jalen Tolbert in free agency and then drafting three WRs (Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman) in the 2026 Draft. Washington is the only holdover from 2025, a season in which he hauled in 46 of 65 targets for 317 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing 17 times for 110 yards and one more TD. In addition to an expected increase in snaps while working with new QB Malik Willis, Washington again will serve as the team's primary kick returner and perhaps on punt returns as well. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Logs one appearance in preseason
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 12:50 PM
Willis made just one appearance during the Dolphins' three-game preseason slate.
Analysis: Willis started the team's exhibition opener at Washington on Aug. 14, leading a 14-play drive that culminated in a De'Von Achane one-yard TD run. During the possession, Willis was a crisp 4-for-5 passing for 43 yards and also had two carries for nine yards. He parlayed a successful two-year stint as Jordan Love's backup in Green Bay into a three-year, $67.5 million contract this offseason, and while Willis' brief game action last month was encouraging, outside of top RB Achane, Miami doesn't boast much in terms of skill-position talent, as Malik Washington will be the No. 1 WR to begin the 2026 season. |
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Jaylen Wright Jaylen Wright Listed as RB2 behind Achane
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:26 AM
Wright is listed as the Dolphins' No. 2 running back on the team's initial depth chart ahead of a Week 1 matchup against the Raiders.
Analysis: The 23-year-old is entering his third NFL season after being selected in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft by then-coach Mike McDaniel. Now playing under a new coaching staff, Wright appears to be ahead of Ollie Gordon and special-teams player Carlos Washington for backup duties behind De'Von Achane. Wright carried the ball 70 times for 288 yards (4.1 YPC) and two touchdowns last season but hasn't been asked to catch the ball in the pros, with just eight grabs for 52 yards across 25 career regular-season contests. |
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Caleb Douglas Caleb Douglas Listed as starter
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:23 AM
Douglas is listed as a starting wide receiver on Miami's initial depth chart headed into a Week 1 matchup against the Raiders.
Analysis: Douglas is slotted in as the X receiver, alongside Jalen Tolbert at the Z and Malik Washington as the slot man for Miami. A third-round pick out of Texas Tech back in April, Douglas has been running with the first-team offense most of the summer. He logged 17 offensive snaps during the preseason, catching one of his two targets for 28 yards, before being rested for the third exhibition. This Dolphins offense projects to be a low-scoring one, and it remains to be seen if Malik Willis will be able to carry any of his pass catchers to fantasy relevance. |
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De'Von Achane De'Von Achane Set to lead Miami's new-look offense
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 2:39 PM
Achane is set to lead a Dolphins backfield in 2026 that will also include Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon (ribs), based on Miami's initial 53-man roster.
Analysis: The Dolphins traded for Jarquez Hunter shortly before cutdown day, but he ultimately didn't make the 53-man roster, though Hunter remains in the organization as part of the practice squad. Fullback D.J. Herman is also listed as a running back, but the team's backfield is otherwise unchanged from 2025, when Achane produced a career-high 1,838 scrimmage yards. The team around Achane went through an offseason overhaul, including the addition of mobile QB Malik Willis, but Achane projects to maintain a prominent role as the centerpiece of an otherwise unproven offense. |
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Greg Dulcich Greg Dulcich Minimal preseason action
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 7:19 PM
Dulcich did not record a target across his two preseason games.
Analysis: Dulcich played a total of 15 offensive snaps across those two games before sitting for the Dolphins' preseason finale against the Falcons on Friday. Entering his sixth NFL season, the UCLA product has an opportunity to be a featured part in the Dolphins' offense due to the lack of notable skill position players outside of running back De'Von Achane. The veteran tight end also demonstrated a strong rapport with quarterback Malik Willis in training camp, setting up Dulcich to be a go-to target in the passing game for the upcoming season. Dulcich's most productive season came in his rookie campaign with the Broncos in 2022, when he caught 33 passes (on 55 targets) for 411 yards and two touchdowns across 10 regular-season games. |
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Ollie Gordon II Ollie Gordon II Practicing in non-contact jersey
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:06 AM
Gordon (ribs) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Gordon was injured in the Dolphins' second preseason game and missed the final exhibition last week. Across two preseason appearances, Gordon rushed 11 times for 47 yards and caught one of his two targets for 10 yards. He's competing with Jaylen Wright for the backup role behind De'Von Achane this season. |
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Ben Sims Ben Sims Reverts to IR
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:44 PM
Sims (undisclosed) reverted to the Dolphins' injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Sims was waived/injured by Miami on Monday, and he shifted over to the team's IR after not being claimed. He'll be forced to miss at least the next four games, though it's possible that he reaches an injury settlement with the Dolphins, allowing the Baylor product to sign and play with a team once fully healthy. Sims appeared in 11 regular-season games between the Packers (three games) and Vikings (eight games) in 2025, finishing with three catches (on six targets) for 30 yards. |
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Chris Bell Chris Bell Still working into football shape
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 PM
Coach Jeff Hafley said Tuesday that Bell is still working on getting into football shape, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Analysis: Bell was cleared to return to full practice last week and ended up playing 14 offensive snaps in the Dolphins' preseason finale Friday, where he finished with two catches for 22 yards on five targets. After Miami traded Tutu Atwell to the Rams and dumped several other wideouts this past weekend, Bell is a candidate to see playing time out of the gates with the Dolphins, as he's competing with Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert and fellow rookie Caleb Douglas for snaps at the position. Bell likely needs to improve his conditioning after a long rehab from ACL surgery. |
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Kyle McCord Kyle McCord Opening season as No. 2 quarterback
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:31 AM
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley confirmed Tuesday that McCord will begin the season as the team's No. 2 quarterback, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Analysis: Miami bolstered its quarterback room by claiming Brady Cook off waivers Monday, but he'll occupy the third spot on the depth chart while McCord serves as the top backup to Malik Willis. Acquired from the Packers over the weekend in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick, McCord is coming off an impressive preseason in which he completed 46 of 70 pass attempts (65.7 percent) for 446 yards and a 4:0 TD:INT over three games. The 23-year-old is still waiting to make his NFL debut, as he spent all of last season on the Eagles' practice squad after failing to make the roster as a rookie sixth-round pick. |
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Picked up by Miami
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:47 PM
The Dolphins claimed Godrick (ankle) off waivers from the Chiefs on Monday.
Analysis: Godrick sprained his ankle during the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Rams, but he was cleared to play in each of Kansas City's final two exhibition contests. He was waived by the Chiefs on Sunday but will now call Miami his new home, and he will provide the Dolphins with depth on the offensive line. |
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Claimed off waivers by Miami
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM
The Dolphins claimed Taylor (concussion) off waivers from the Broncos on Monday.
Analysis: Taylor was waived by the Broncos on Sunday, but it didn't take long for the Purdue product to find a new home in Miami. He entered the league's concussion protocol during Denver's preseason finale against Minnesota on Friday, but it appears he's no longer in protocol and is on track to be available for Miami's Week 1 clash against Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 13. Taylor appeared in four regular-season games for the Broncos last year, logging two solo tackles while contributing solely on special teams. |
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Justin Joly Justin Joly New opportunity in Miami
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:06 PM
The Dolphins claimed Joly off waivers from the Broncos on Monday.
Analysis: Joly was a fifth-round selection of the Broncos in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he did not crack Denver's 53-man roster for the upcoming regular season. He'll get a fresh start in Miami, and if Will Kacmarek (undisclosed) misses time, then Joly would slot in as the team's TE3 behind Greg Dulcich and Seydou Traore. |
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Brady Cook Brady Cook Heading to South Beach
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:51 PM
The Dolphins claimed Cook off waivers from the Jets on Monday.
Analysis: Both Cook and Bailey Zappe lost out to rookie fourth-rounder Cade Klubnik for the Jets' backup quarterback job behind Geno Smith. Cook will get a new opportunity in Miami, where he is expected to slot in as the Dolphins' QB3 behind starter Malik Willis and backup Kyle McCord. Cook appeared in five regular-season games (four starts) for the Jets in 2025, completing 57.5 percent of his passes for 739 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions while turning 13 carries into 49 yards. |
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Placed on PUP list
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:22 PM
Duck (knee) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by Miami on Sunday.
Analysis: Duck spent the entirety of training camp and the preseason on the active/PUP list as he continues to nurse a knee injury that he suffered in October. The cornerback will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he'd be able to return to action is Week 5 against the Bengals on Oct. 11. |
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Opening season on IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 PM
Moore (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Dolphins on Sunday with a designation to return.
Analysis: Moore suffered an ankle injury in the team's second preseason contest against the Giants on Aug. 22, and he was unable to appear in the team's preseason finale against the Falcons on Friday. The rookie fourth-round pick will now be forced to sit out the first four games of the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he'll be able to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 5 against the Bengals on Oct. 11. In Moore's absence, Ronnie Harrison (hamstring) and Kyle Louis are candidates to see an increase in workload as reserve options at outside linebacker. |
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Moved to reserve/PUP list
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:10 PM
Baker (undisclosed) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Baker suffered an undisclosed injury in July, and he was sidelined for the entirety of training camp and the preseason. Head coach Jeff Hafley stated in late July that the cornerback will likely be out until midseason, and the earliest he can return from the reserve/PUP list is Week 5 against the Bengals on Oct. 11. |
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Opening season on IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:05 PM
Grant (leg) was placed on injured reserve by the Dolphins on Sunday with a designation to return.
Analysis: Grant sustained a leg injury in mid-August, and he will now be sidelined for at least four games to open the regular season while on IR. In his absence, Jordan Phillips and Zach Sieler (undisclosed) will likely handle the lion's share of the workload at defensive tackle for Miami. |
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Kyle McCord Kyle McCord Moving to Miami
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:50 AM
Green Bay traded McCord to the Dolphins on Sunday in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: McCord had a strong preseason with the Packers, completing 65.7 percent of his 70 passes for 446 yards with a 4:0 TD:INT over three games. However, Green Bay already has a reliable backup to Jordan Love in veteran Tyrod Taylor, so the organization opted to get something back for McCord rather than risk losing him on waivers. Now that he's with Miami, McCord will fill the team's No. 2 QB role behind Malik Willis after the Dolphins traded Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville on Saturday and waived both Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski early Sunday. That puts McCord in a better position to make an impact in fantasy, though his opportunity for playing time is entirely dependent on Willis' health and performance. |
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Seydou Traore Seydou Traore Fails to catch only target
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 4:03 PM
Traore failed to catch his sole target in Friday's preseason finale against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Traore played 26 offensive snaps for the Dolphins in the contest as a reserve tight end. The rookie fifth-rounder is in line for a regular-season role that will predominantly require blocking for the offense and special-teams units. It is unlikely that Traore can surpass Greg Dulcich or Will Kacmarek (undisclosed) enough to earn any substantial looks in the passing game. |
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