After just two weeks of training camp and nine grueling practice sessions, the Miami Dolphins are already making big moves. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has been busy, and the latest 53-man roster projection from the Baptist Health Training Complex is seriously shaking things up. This isn’t just a paper exercise; they’re getting down to business to figure out who’s going to make the final cut.
Huddle Up: Who’s Sticking Around?
Alright, let’s dive into who’s reportedly made the squad so far. At quarterback, it looks like Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers are holding down the fort. That’s your duo for now, no major surprises there. The running back room is looking deep with De’Von Achane, Ollie Gordon II, Jaylen Wright, and Carlos Washington Jr. all expected to man the backfield. That’s some pure talent right there. Wide receiver is absolutely stacked with six guys making the projection: Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr., and AJ Henning. Seriously, that’s a loaded room. Over at tight end, Greg Dulcich, Ben Sims, Will Kacmarek, and Seydou Traore are the four guys projected to stick. The offensive line is a big group of nine, including Patrick Paul, Kadyn Proctor, Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiinaea, Austin Jackson, Jamaree Salyer, DJ Campbell, and Charlie Heck. On defense, the defensive line has Zach Sieler, Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, Zeek Biggers, and Matthew Butler. The edge rushers are a formidable group of seven: Chop Robinson, Joshua Uche, David Ojabo, Clellin Ferrell, Cameron Goode, Trey Moore, and Mason Reiger. At linebacker, you’ve got Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, Jacob Rodriguez, Willie Gay Jr., and Kyle Louis making up a solid six. The secondary also sees six corners like JuJu Brents, Storm Duck, Darrell Baker Jr., Chris Johnson, A.J. Green III, and Jason Marshall Jr., with safeties Dante Trader Jr., Lonnie Johnson Jr., Zayne Anderson, and Michael Taaffe. Finally, the specialists are Zane Gonzalez, Bradley Pinior, and Tucker Addington.
Making the Tough Calls: Who Got Axed?
But listen, roster cuts are always brutal, and some recognizable names got the axe in this early projection. At quarterback, Cam Miller is out. Running backs Donovan Edwards and Anthony Hankerson won’t be moving forward. The wide receiver room saw a *ton* of action, with Tahj Washington, Theo Wease Jr., Jalen Reagor, Terrace Marshall Jr., and Donaven McCulley all getting cut. Ouch, that’s some serious talent hitting the market. Tight ends Cole Turner and Jeremiah Franklin also got cut. The offensive line saw Marques Cox, Kevin Cline, Gotlieb Ayedze, Josh Priebe, James Ester, and Jim Bonifas getting released. On the defensive line, Alex Huntley, Fatorma Mulbah, and Keith Cooper Jr. are out. Edge rushers Robert Beal Jr., Max Llewellyn, and Rodney McGraw are no longer on the list. Linebackers Ronnie Harrison Jr. and Jackson Woodard were cut. The cornerback group saw Marco Wilson, Alex Austin, Ethan Bonner, Ethan Robinson, Miles Battles, and Ahmari Harvey get released. Safeties Major Burns, Louis Moore, and Tanner Wall were also cut. And finally, kicker Riley Patterson is out.
What’s next for the Dolphins? More training camp grind, for sure. With these initial roster predictions out there, every single snap becomes crucial. They’re refining this squad, figuring out who the real playmakers are, and getting ready to make some serious noise this season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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