The Miami Dolphins are bringing back tight end Greg Dulcich on a one-year deal.
The Miami Dolphins have had a relatively quiet day in terms of acquiring players. The big get was Malik Willis on a three-year, $67.5 million deal, but no other player had been brought in.
That was until it was announced that the Dolphins would be bringing back tight end Greg Dulcich on a one-year deal.
Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Dulcich is returning to the Dolphins on a one-year, $3.25 million deal.
Dulcich joined the Dolphins in 2025 as a member of the practice squad and was promoted to the active roster in October. Following his promotion, there were flashes of brilliance from the former Denver Broncos tight end.
Dulcich ended the season with 335 yards and one touchdown after appearing in 10 games and starting in three. He began to carve out some chemistry in the offense with both Tua Tagovailoa and Quinn Ewers.
Now, with Willis in the building and the presumed starter, Dulcich will have a dual-threat quarterback to work with.
Considering Dulcich is returning, it stands to reason that the Dolphins may not expect Darren Waller to return. Waller came out of retirement to play for Miami, but suffered injuries that sidelined him for eight games.
Waller indicated that he may train again to return to the NFL in 2026, but has not confirmed if he plans to play again. He has also not confirmed if that will be with the Dolphins or not.
Either way, the Dolphins brought back a fan-favorite and ascendant player in Dulcich, who began to breakout towards the back half of the season.
Dulcich's best game in 2025 came against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17, where he secured 58 yards and one touchdown on six receptions.
Prior to that, he secured 46 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15 and 46 yards in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan clearly saw something that he could work with, and the team brought back the potential emerging tight end. With limited cap space, Miami cannot afford major splash signings, other than Willis.
The Dolphins offense now contains Willis, Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane, and Dulcich. There may be more smaller deals incoming, but strengthening the tight end room was something that needed to be done, and Dulcich was the right way to go considering his small contract and potential upside.