With NFL training camps kicking off in July, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Jeremy Bergman has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the AFC East.
Catch up on the Miami Dolphins' offseason developments and 2024 outlook below.
Training Camp Dates/Information
- Players report: July 16 (rookies); July 23 (veterans)
- Location: Baptist Health Training Complex | Miami Gardens, Fla. ()
Notable Roster Changes
| 2024 Draft class | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State | Round 1 (No. 21 overall) |
| Patrick Paul, OT, Houston | Round 2 (No. 55 overall) |
| Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee | Round 4 (No. 120 overall) |
| Mohamed Kamara, Edge, Colorado State | Round 5 (No. 158 overall) |
| Malik Washington, WR, Virginia | Round 6 (No. 184 overall) |
| Patrick McMorris, S, Cal | Round 6 (No. 198 overall) |
| Tahj Washington, WR, USC | Round 7 (No. 241 overall) |
Preseason Schedule
- Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons | 7 p.m. ET on Fri., Aug. 9
- Week 2: vs. Washington Commanders | 7 p.m. ET on Sat., Aug. 17
- Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. ET on Fri., Aug. 23
2024 Schedule Notes
- The Dolphins are one of five teams to finish with back-to-back road games.
- Miami is one of two teams to play three of their final four games on the road.
- The Dolphins play three of their final four games against 2023 playoff teams.
-- NFL Research
What You Need To Know
1) Tua Tagovailoa's future with the Dolphins is coming to a head entering his fifth season. After Trevor Lawrence inked a $275 million extension in June, all eyes in the football world turned to Miami's front office. The Dolphins have yet to pull their full weight behind Tagovailoa with a new deal. The QB, slimmer this offseason after bulking up last year to ward off injury, could return the favor by withholding his services from his employer during the ramp-up to the 2024 season. The southpaw said in June that he was "antsy" about the state of contract discussions with the team. Don't be surprised if a public hold-in is in Tagovailoa's future, followed by a big deal before Week 1.
2) The odd coupling of Mike McDaniel and Vic Fangio lasted only one season, as the defensive coordinator parted ways with Miami in the offseason to take the same job in Philadelphia. Anthony Weaver takes over as the Dolphins DC this season, and the unit has already taken kindly to him. Jevon Holland appreciated the "complete 180" he brought to the defense as a former player, emphasizing that Weaver is a "good person." Six-time Pro Bowler Calais Campbell, who said Weaver was a "huge, huge" factor in his signing with the Dolphins this offseason, sees the coach's defense as one that could propel Miami to a Super Bowl. It's beautiful lip service now during the offseason honeymoon, but will Dolphins defenders be singing the same tune during the dog days of training camp?
3) Christian Wilkins took the money -- a lot of money -- and ran to Las Vegas, leaving Miami with a 310-pound hole to fill in the middle of its defense. The Dolphins tried to do so piecemeal this offseason, adding a 17th-year vet in Campbell, Neville Gallimore, Teair Tart, Jonathan Harris and Benito Jones. In the aggregate, perhaps that'll do the job. Helping matters on the edge will be veteran addition Shaquil Barrett and rookie Chop Robinson, as well as the return of a hopefully healthy Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb. But that's too many question marks for a Dolphins front that was third in the league in sacks last season. Training camp should provide some answers.
4) Similarly, on the other side of the line of scrimmage, will Miami be OK without Robert Hunt and Connor Williams, departed starters from a 2023 offensive line that allowed 31 sacks (tied for fourth-fewest in the NFL)? A critical component of Miami's offensive explosion last season was its ability to keep Tagovailoa upright, allowing the air and ground games to find harmony on a weekly basis. But with new faces on the offensive line -- Aaron Brewer is at center after years in Tennessee, Jack Driscoll is in the mix, second-rounder Patrick Paul is a backup tackle -- and Robert Jones, Isaiah Wynn and Kendall Lamm re-signed and potentially seeing larger roles, Miami will need training camp to solidify this group.
5) Locked in at WR3, at best, behind the speedier Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham will look to stake his claim to some starts in training camp. Beckham, a journeyman at this point in his career, was overpaid in Baltimore relative to his production (35 catches in 14 games for 565 yards and three scores). But on his incentive-laden Miami deal, OBJ could be a steal. In McDaniel's track-meet attack, Beckham might stand out as a possession receiver more than a downfield burner. His role will be one to watch as it evolves in the muggy Miami summer.
