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Melifonwu signed a one-year deal with Miami last offseason and went on to appear in 16 games for the Phins, eight of which were starts. He intercepted one pass and recorded one sack. Melifonwu is a depth option at this point in his career, but he should still see some snaps on defense plus work on special teams with the Bucs.

It’s not a shocking relelvation by any means. It does, however, confirm that the new-look Miami offense will likely lean heavily toward the run in 2026 with Malik Willis under center. That should include plenty of designed rushes for the dual-threat Willis, along with a heavy dose of touches for Achane. The Dolphins this offseason signed Achane to a four-year extension worth $68 million with clear intentions to use the speedy back as the focal point of the Miami offense. Achane during a Wednesday presser said his goal is to lead the NFL in rushing yards this season. His 1,350 rushing yards in 2025 ranked fifth, while his 5.7 yards per carry ranked first.

Bell appeared in 24 games for the Dolphins over the last two seasons. He split time between defense and special teams, tallying 38 combined tackles over four active seasons between the Buccaneers, Falcons, and Dolphins. Bell now gets a chance to make the 49ers’ roster with a one-year deal.

*polite chuckle* Oh Dolphins, you’ve really done it this time. There wouldn’t seem to be a real spot for Edwards-Helaire as a backup with Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright already here. Edwards-Helaire has not seen 100 carries in a season since 2021 and was somehow irrelevant even in the Chiefs backfield last year.

Achane’s recovery from a clean-up procedure on his shoulder has progressed well, paving the way for him to be active for the first day of camp on Wednesday while avoiding PUP. Fresh off a four-year extension, Achane enters the 2026 season as a volume-based RB1 in fantasy circles, although there are legitimate concerns considering the plentiful changes up and down Miami’s roster. The Dolphins currently project to be a bottom five offense in the new season, something that could significantly limit Achane’s weekly upside.

In a recent NFL Network segment, Wolfe discussed two rookies that he will be watching next week in training camp “who could make a big Year 1 impact.” On the defensive side of the ball, Wolfe understandably lists first-round rookie CB Chris Johnson. On the offensive side, Wolfe lists Douglas, a third-round rookie. All of the Dolphins’ wide receiver roles are wide open. Passing production could be volatile in the Dolphins’ offense, but Douglas is a player to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Baker is joined by CB Storm Duck. Both players are eligible to return at any time. The team opted not to identify specific injuries for the two players, but Duck’s 2025 season was ended by a knee injury in October. The cornerback corps was an issue for the Dolphins last year, prompting them to draft CB Chris Johnson in the first round this year.

Bell tore his ACL late last season while playing for Louisville and is not guaranteed to return before the start of the season, though he can be pulled off this list at any time. The lack of reps he’s getting this offseason will likely make it hard for him to make a real case to be in Miami’s pecking order right when he’s ready. We’re expecting Bell to have a non-zero chance of being an interesting fantasy play later in the season, but in most leagues he can be left on waivers.

The deal includes $35 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who first broke the news. Brooks, 28, is coming off a season where he led the league in tackles with 183 and was named a first-team All-Pro. He also hasn’t missed a single game since joining the Dolphins two seasons ago. It’s easy to see why Miami’s new regime identified Brooks as a core piece for them going forward. While the Dolphins roster still carries lots of uncertainty, Brooks has proven to be reliable.

Furones also lists Greg Dulcich as a player that was a primary receiver for Willis, but we’ve done plenty of offseason hype on Dulcich. Tolbert appears to be a potential “someone has to catch a ball here” deep league pick, as he’s well off the fantasy radar at this point. He’s not off the board among the top-100 wideouts in ADP. The ceiling is likely low, but if he can emerge as the top option amongst Miami’s wideouts, Tolbert could be a viable WR3/WR4 at points this year.