The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have closed their 2025 offseason training program. We predict the 53-man roster as the team heads into the break.
The Miami Dolphins wrapped up their 2025 offseason training program on Thursday with the final day of their mandatory minicamp. The players now head into the break with holiday plans and individual workouts on their minds. Among the coaches and front office personnel, the break is a time to get some rest, while also starting to think about how they will assemble the final 53-man roster for the regular season.
Training camp opens at the end of July and will bring with it plenty of changes. Veteran players will be signed, injuries will occur, and someone will emerge to force their way onto the roster. Where do we think the roster stands as of the end of minicamp? We project the 53-man roster below, giving you an early swing at who will be on the team when the regular season begins in September.
Who did I forget? Which position battle do you think will be the most interesting? Who would you remove and who would you add if you were to build your 53-man roster?
Rookies in italics.
Tua Tagovailoa
Zach Wilson
Quinn Ewers
This seems pretty straightforward. Tagovailoa will be the starter, Wilson provides a veteran backup, and Ewers is a developmental player behind them. Could the rookie surprise and push ahead of Wilson on the depth chart? Could Brett Gabbert do enough to be a practice squad candidate?
De’Von Achane
Jaylen Wright
Alexander Mattison
Ollie Gordon II
Alec Ingold (Fullback)
This really just comes down to how many players will Miami keep at the position? Achane is a lock at the top of the depth chart. Wright and Mattison will be the primary reserves while sixth-round pick Gordon serves as depth. Ingold continues as the team’s fullback.
Tyreek Hill
Jaylen Waddle
Malik Washington
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
Tahj Washington
There are rumors of Hill being a trade possibility, but that seems more like wild speculation than anything real at this point. Again, injuries and teams getting desperate in the summer could change that, but Hill should be on the roster this year. The tandem of Hill and Waddle, if they are both back to their pre-2024 forms, will continue to be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. Behind them, the two Washingtons and Westbrook-Ikhine should see targets as defenses look to limit Hill and Waddle. Achane could slide out to become more of a wide receiver if needed. Dee Eskridge and Erik Ezukanma are both bubble players who could fight their way onto the roster.
Jonnu Smith
Tanner Conner
Pharaoh Brown
Smith wants a new contract, but the Dolphins seem to be considering trade offers for him instead of re-signing him. Right now, it feels like the Dolphins and Smith can come to an agreement and he stays with the...
