Miami Dolphins depth chart revealed: Our instant observations

MIAMI GARDENS – The Miami Dolphins have released their first depth chart of the season, in advance of a preseason opener at the Washington Commanders on Friday, Aug. 14.

First-year coach Jeff Hafley has noted that starting position and playing time will be based on merit, not draft status or pedigree.

depth chart observations

RUNNING BACK

Jaylen Wright is second-string ahead of Ollie Gordon II. This is not a shock. Wright has been good this offseason and Gordon has had some ball-security issues. 

WIDE RECEIVER 

Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas and Jalen Tolbert are first-string. The first two are the top two right now, until Chris Bell returns. Tutu Atwell is ahead of Terrace Marshall but that’s a coin flip. Jalen Reagor is ahead of Tahj Washington, but also a coin flip.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Top reserve linemen are Andrew Meyer, Jamaree Salyer, Charlie Heck and Caedan Wallace.  

LINEBACKER 

Tyrel Dodson OR Jacob Rodriguez is a first-team listing with J-Rod poised to take over, in our opinion, sooner than later. Rookie Trey Moore is already a starter.

CORNERBACK

Rookie Chris Johnson is listed as first team nickel, with JuJu Brents and Jason Marshall outside. Ethan Bonner, Alex Austin and AJ Green III are second-string. 

SAFETY

Zayne Anderson and Dante Trader are the current starters. Michael Tate and Lonnie Johnson are the backups. 

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