Dolphins release first unofficial depth chart of the Jeff Hafley era

The Miami Dolphins have the day off on Tuesday, as they travel up the East Coast ahead of their joint practice session and preseason meeting with the Washington Commanders later in the week.

With that, the Dolphins released their first unofficial depth chart since Jeff Hafley took over for Mike McDaniel as the team’s head coach earlier this offseason.

There are several interesting points about this first depth chart, even though it’s unofficial.

• Tight end Ben Sims is listed a hybric fullback, which would make it less likely that DJ Herman cracks the 53-man roster if they can have one player fill multiple spots.
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• Third-round pick Caleb Douglas is listed with the starters. He’s earned it through the first two weeks of camp, but it’s good to see him get that recognition.

• Sticking with the wideouts, Theo Wease Jr. is 10th, at tthe highest, on the depth chart. He’s behind Jalen Reagor, Tahj Washington, A.J. Henning and Terrace Marshall Jr.

• Jordan Phillips is seemingly tied with Kenneth Grant to be a starting defensive lineman next to Zach Sieler. If the former first-round pick isn’t starting in 2026 after a lackluster rookie campaign, that’s a bad sign.

• Second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez is also seemingly tied with Tyrel Dodson for the starting linebacker job next to Jordyn Brooks. It should just be a matter of time until Rodriguez takes over, but Dodson still gets the respect for now.

• Free agent addition Zayne Anderson is the starting safety next to Dante Trader Jr. He has familiarity with Hafley’s system, and Lonnie Johnson Jr. hasn’t done much to earn his spot.

• First-round pick Chris Johnson is listed as the starting nickelback with Jason Marshall Jr.starting on the outside. That might have to switch at some point.

Tight end Ben Sims is listed a hybric fullback, which would make it less likely that DJ Herman cracks the 53-man roster if they can have one player fill multiple spots.

Third-round pick Caleb Douglas is listed with the starters. He’s earned it through the first two weeks of camp, but it’s good to see him get that recognition.

Sticking with the wideouts, Theo Wease Jr. is 10th, at tthe highest, on the depth chart. He’s behind Jalen Reagor, Tahj Washington, A.J. Henning and Terrace Marshall Jr.

Jordan Phillips is seemingly tied with Kenneth Grant to be a starting defensive lineman next to Zach Sieler. If the former first-round pick isn’t starting in 2026 after a lackluster rookie campaign, that’s a bad sign.

Second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez is also seemingly tied with Tyrel Dodson for the starting linebacker job next to Jordyn Brooks. It should just be a matter of time until Rodriguez takes over, but Dodson still gets the respect for now.

Free agent addition Zayne Anderson is the starting safety next to Dante Trader Jr. He has familiarity with Hafley’s system, and Lonnie Johnson Jr. hasn’t done much to earn his spot.

First-round pick Chris Johnson is listed as the starting nickelback with Jason Marshall Jr.starting on the outside. That might have to switch at some point.