With NFL training camps kicking off in July, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Bobby Kownack has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the AFC East.
Catch up on the Miami Dolphins' offseason developments and 2025 outlook below.
Training Camp Dates/Information
- Players report: July 15 (rookies); July 22 (veterans)
- Location: Baptist Health Training Complex | Miami Gardens, Fla. (fan information)
Notable Roster Changes
| 2025 Draft class | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan | Round 1 (No. 13 overall) |
| Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona | Round 2 (No. 37 overall) |
| Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland | Round 5 (No. 143 overall) |
| Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida | Round 5 (No. 150 overall) |
| Dante Trader Jr., S, Maryland | Round 5 (No. 155 overall) |
| Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State | Round 6 (No. 179 overall) |
| Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas | Round 7 (No. 231 overall) |
| Zeek Biggers, DT, Georgia Tech | Round 7 (No. 253 overall) |
Preseason Schedule
- Week 1: at Chicago Bears | 1 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 10 (NFL Network)
- Week 2: at Detroit Lions | 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 16
- Week 3: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 23 (NFL Network)
2025 Schedule Note
- Over the past three seasons, the Dolphins have the fourth-best home record in the league at 18-7.
-- NFL Research
What You Need To Know
1) Miami must hammer out its identity. The Dolphins were a high-powered phenomenon in their first two years under Mike McDaniel, connecting on big plays for big points with regularity. Following Tua Tagovailoa's concussion last season, the operation seemed to shirk longer-developing looks over the top in favor of quick-hitters underneath, thereby shifting focus from deeper targets like wide receiver Tyreek Hill to tight end Jonnu Smith and running back De'Von Achane. What's in store for 2025, especially now that last season's team receptions leader, Smith, was traded? A return to the explosive offense of old or committing to the latter half of last season as the new normal? The Dolphins will work that out in the coming months.
2) Speaking of Tagovailoa, his group of protectors has experienced considerable overturn. Marked most prominently by the retirement of left tackle Terron Armstead, the Dolphins are down a combined 42 starts due to departures on the offensive line. Patrick Paul, the team's 2024 second-round pick, is set to replace Armstead after making three spot starts as a rookie. At guard, a battle can be expected between free-agent addition James Daniels, needing to prove himself coming off a torn Achilles, 2025 second-rounder Jonah Savaiinaea, Liam Eichenberg and Jackson Carman. Center Aaron Brewer and right tackle Austin Jackson should provide some year-over-year consistency. Brewer made 17 starts last season, while Jackson made eight before injuring his knee.
3) The close of June brought a sizable shuffle in the secondary as Miami finally finalized a Jalen Ramsey trade, which returned safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the team that drafted him No. 11 overall in 2018. He played only 18 games for the Dolphins before being traded two contests into the 2019 season. Now a Fin again, Fitzpatrick is set to lead a safety room completely remade through the offseason. He's also versatile enough to help out sometimes at cornerback, but the CB depth chart feels underwhelming and wide open overall, featuring Storm Duck, Kader Kohou, Artie Burns, Jason Marshall Jr., Kendall Sheffield and Cam Smith. While none of them are of Ramsey's quality, the Dolphins were clearly comfortable enough to fast-track a future without him.
