With training camp approaching, here is a look at the three biggest Miami Dolphins roster strengths.
The Miami Dolphins have plenty of questions regarding their roster, including some big areas of concern. However, the entire roster is not in a terrible spot.
With the influx of free agents and rookies, there are three areas that are far less of a concern. Here is a look at the three top strengths of the Dolphins' roster heading into training camp.
3. Kicker
Special teams might not get enough credit, but everyone knows how important the unit can be. Games are won and lost on small margins, including when a strong kicker can come away with the big win on a last-second field goal.
The Dolphins have a strong kicker in the building with Riley Patterson, who broke the franchise accuracy record in 2025, with a 93.1 accuracy percentage. The previous record belonged to Jason Sanders, who set a 92.3 accuracy percentage in 2020.
Patterson figures to be the starter, but Miami has kept Zanr Gonzalez as direct competition and to likely push his competitor. Gonzalez is no slouch and could provide the team with a strong camp battle.
2. Linebacker
The Dolphins were already in a solid spot with Tyrel Dodson and Jordyn Brooks as the team's one-two hit combo in the linebacker department. Now, there has been more additions via the draft.
Miami surprised many when they brought in Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez with their second-round pick. However, his prowess and college accolades could translate immediately to the NFL level.
Kyle Louis might also flourish if used in a sub-package type of situation, as he is a defensive back/linebacker hybrid that could be used in a sly way under Jeff Hafley.
Brooks was elated that another Red Raider was added to the roster, and he could act as a big mentor and guiding light for the young players coming in and the defense in general. The Dolphins have yet to give him an extension, but predictions state that it could happen soon.
1. Running Back
One might say the Dolphins are near the top with De'Von Achane, who leads the league with a 5.7 yards per carry average. He also had a total of 1,838 yards and 12 touchdowns from scrimmage.
The team figures to have a rushing focus based on Malik Willis and the entire wide receiver room corps being new.
Achane isn't the only playmaker in the backfield, as Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II are the direct backups and rotational players. Wright picked up 288 yards and two touchdowns, with a 4.1 yards per carry average in his limited reps.
Gordon also showed flashes of brilliance, bringing in 199 yards and three touchdowns on his own carries. Though they essentially split duties, that's another nearly 500 rushing yards.
Achane will remain the most dangerous back on the Dolphins, but Wright and Gordon have the chance to explode more in 2026, even on limited carries.
