There are a lot of needs still left to add for the Miami Dolphins. On both sides of the ball, the Dolphins will be looking to make key additions for the 2025 season. Those additions may have to wait, according to a new report.
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald in a post on Twitter/X gave insight into the Dolphins current stance when it comes to free agents and the NFL Draft. Jackson said that after reaching out to four of the top remaining free agents at positions of need for Miami, none said the Dolphins had called.
With this report of Miami not calling about some of the top remaining free agents, the signs point toward the Dolphins waiting until the NFL Draft to reevaluate the roster.
While a risky game, waiting until after the NFL Draft to make more free agent additions makes sense for Miami. The reasoning behind a patient approach being worthwhile is due to the Dolphins' compensatory pick formula for 2026.
After Calais Campbell signed a deal with the Arizona Cardinals, the Dolphins were in line to receive a fourth-round pick from the loss of Jevon Holland to the New York Giants. Adding a fourth-rounder in 2026 is a significant pick, and Miami needs to ensure they don't lose it.
Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins front office are playing a waiting game, hoping to get some free agents after the NFL draft to ensure their compensatory selection stays intact. On April 29th, a few days after the NFL Draft, free agent additions won't count towards the compensatory pick formula.
In a follow-up post from Jackson , he brings up the defensive line, cornerback, and guard spots as positions that Chris Grier could worry about the most. With those three being the most important positions of need, along with safety, the Dolphins will likely wait until the NFL draft to make their move.
Fortunately for the Dolphins, the 2025 NFL Draft class is a strong offensive and defensive line group. There are also plenty of intriguing corner back prospects in spots where the Dolphins pick.
While the wait will be difficult, it's the best move in the long run to ensure success in the future. It takes patience and discipline, but it can pay off in a huge way if Miami waits until after the draft to add any more free agents.
