The Miami Dolphins are set for training camp, and here is a look at some of the biggest questions that need answers.
The Miami Dolphins rookies reported to training camp on July 21, but things cannot truly get going until the veterans arrive on July 28. With that set to occur, it is time to look at some of the biggest pressing questions that need answers.
Similar to the offense and defense questions presented before, this list will be more so breaking down some of the more troublesome aspects of the team that need to be handled.
That said, here are the biggest questions that need answers for the upcoming Dolphins training camp under head coach Jeff Hafley.
What Can be Done About the Cornerback Room?
In an eerily similar situation to the 2025 offseason, the Dolphins appear to be facing bad luck in their secondary yet again. While the 2025 season saw Artie Burns, Storm Duck, and Kader Kohou all suffer season-ending injuries, the 2026 season has started off in a less-than-ideal way.
Duck is still healing from his season-ending knee injury and has been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list to start training camp. Additionally, newcomer Darrell Baker Jr. has joined him, but his injury remains a mystery.
Hafley spoke about both back in minicamp in June, stating that he wished they were further along in their healing.
Rookie Chris Johnson is expected to be a strong starter, but he is also a first-year NFL player and cannot carry the secondary on his shoulder. Something must be done, or the Dolphins defense will be in for a very rough year.
Which WR(s) Will Emerge as Strong Weapons for Malik Willis?
The wide receiver room remains one of the biggest questions for the Dolphins roster. Led by veterans Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert, there isn't one player who has gone over 1,000 yards in their career, leaving the offense without a true WR1.
Malik Washington has built some strong chemistry with Willis, but that alone will not be enough for the young starter.
Somebody will need to step up in a major way, but it could be anybody at this point. The wide receiver room being this inexperienced and a question is also a good thing, as any player or players in that room could impress and be a playmaker for the Dolphins offense.
Will the Offensive Line Hold?
Left tackle Patrick Paul, left guard Kadyn Proctor, center Aaron Brewer, right guard Jonah Savaiinaea, and right tackle Austin Jackson are a solid group on paper, but there is one big issue: health. Jackson has played 14 games over the past two seasons, and his inability to stay healthy could be a major issue.
This offensive line will need to hold to ensure that Hafley will not have to restructure, if and when the team could be in a favorable spot. Injuries are unfortunately commonplace in the NFL, but the depth on the line might also sink the offense.
Can the Dolphins Pass Rush Evolve?
Hafley expressed plenty of excitement about being able to work with Chop Robinson, which is always a good sign. Any vested interest in a particular player leads to more teaching and potentially a breakout year.
Beyond Robinson are Josh Uche, David Ojabo, and the linebacker room that contains Tyrel Dodson, Jordyn Brooks, and more. There are also key players on the line like Zach Sieler and Kenneth Grant.
There is enough talent that the pass rush should take the next step. The team collectively got 39 sacks in a down year, but that was also with Bradley Chubb in the building.
Now, it will be up to Sean Duggan to find ways to utilize the many weapons in his defense to make a mark, especially if the secondary becomes a bigger problem.
