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Dolphins | Ollie Gordon II headed for quiet rookie year? Sat May 17, 12:22 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II is 'probably still a long shot for real production' as a rookie, according to Mike Clay of ESPN.com.
Footballguys view: Gordon is a talented rookie the Dolphins were able to add out of Oklahoma State in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He's got power to his game, and he's an efficient runner who wastes little motion between the tackles. Gordon is competing for the no.3 spot on the depth chart (behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright) with Alexander Mattison. We like stashing Gordon in deep dynasty, but his path to redraft value in 2025 seems cluttered. |
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane said he believes he was not as productive as he could have been in 2024 and hopes to rush for at least 1,000 yards this upcoming season.
Footballguys view: Achane rushed for 907 yards last year, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. Those totals were significantly boosted by a pair of monster runs at the end of the season when he gained 50 yards on a second-half run in a win over the San Francisco 49ers and 61 yards on one run in Miami's season-closing loss to the New York Jets. Before those big gains, Achane averaged less than 3.3 yards per carry in eight regular-season games. Miami's offensive line struggled so much in 2024 that the coaching staff equated short passes to Achane as substitutions for running plays, and that's why he caught a career-high 78 passes and turned them into 592 yards and six receiving touchdowns, which brought his 2024 total to 12. This year, Miami upgraded their guard spots by signing James Daniels as a free agent and drafting Jonah Savaiinaea in the second round. For fantasy investors, there will be no discounts. Achane, who finished as RB6 last year, is going as RB7 with the 18th pick overall in early best balls. |
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) is still expected to be ready for the start of training camp even though he underwent another procedure on his wrist to remove pins from the wrist, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.
Footballguys view: Hill had surgery in February to repair an injury he played through during the 2024 season. He had a second procedure earlier this month to remove screws from the wrist, a procedure that was part of his initial treatment plan. Word at the time of the initial surgery was that Hill would be ready to go for training camp, and there's no sign that anything has changed on that front. Hill is coming off a disappointing season, but he heads into 2025 as the WR13 on the Footballguys initial projections. |
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Free-agent CB Rasul Douglas (Bills) recently received a contract offer from the Miami Dolphins but decided to reject the offer, according to a source.
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Free-agent DT Matthew Butler (Raiders) was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, May 13. In a corresponding move, DT Tre'vonn Rybka was released.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Rasul Douglas (Bills) reportedly visited with the Miami Dolphins last week, according to a source.
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Free-agent CB Kendall Sheffield (Jets) signed an undisclosed contract with the Miami Dolphins on Monday, May 12.
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Free-agent CB Kendall Sheffield (Jets) is participating in the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
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Miami Dolphins LS Kneeland Hibbett was waived Saturday, May 10.
Link to storyFree-agent LS Joe Cardona (Patriots) signed with Miami Dolphins Friday, May 9. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins fifth-round pick DT Jordan X. Phillips, fifth-round pick CB Jason Marshall Jr., fifth-round pick S Dante Trader Jr., sixth-round pick RB Ollie Gordon II and seventh-round pick DT Zeek Biggers signed their rookie four-year deals Friday, May 9. Phillips, Marshall and Trader, all selected in the fifth round, will each total about $4.6 million on the scale. Gordon, a sixth-round pick, is due to make more than $4.4 million. Ewers and Biggers, as seventh-rounders, are set to make around $4.3 million.
Footballguys view: Gordon is a player we appreciate because of his size/athleticism combination. He's a big-bodied back (226 pounds) with the movement skills of a smaller back. In the NFL, Gordon needs to show the ability to use his size as a weapon in a power game. The rookie is competing for a reserve spot this year behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright. |
Miami Dolphins first-round pick DT Kenneth Grant signed his rookie four-year deal Friday, May 9. Finanicial terms weren't disclosed, but all first-round picks receive a fifth-year option.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins seventh-round draft choice QB Quinn Ewers agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Dolphins Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins LS Blake Ferguson was released Thursday, May 8. CB Ryan Cooper Jr., DT Neil Farrell and OL Chasen Hines were also waived.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) underwent a second surgery on his wrist Wednesday, May 7, but it will not change his recovery time because the surgery was part of the original plan, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Footballguys view: Hill had surgery in February to repair an injury he played through during the 2024 season. He posted pictures, via David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, from a surgical bed to social media on Tuesday. Hill captioned one of the Snapchat photos, "surgery #2," and another showed him with his wrist bandaged with the caption, "mission successful." Marcel-Louis Jacques of ESPN.com confirmed that Hill had screws removed from his wrist in a procedure that was part of his initial treatment plan. Word at the time of the initial surgery was that Hill would be ready to go for training camp, and there's no sign that anything has changed on that front. |
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Free-agent CB James Bradberry (Eagles) has had some contact with the Miami Dolphins this offseason but are not scheduled to meet at this time.
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Undrafted free-agent DT Tre'vonn Rybka (Kentucky) agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins Wednesday, May 7, according to a source. The deal includes $10,000 in guaranteed money but the other terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins OTs Austin Jackson, Patrick Paul and Braeden Daniels have been training with former NFL offensive lineman-turned-trainer Torrian Wilson this spring.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent TE Jalin Conyers (Texas Tech) signed with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, April 26.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey is expected to be traded or released in May or June, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
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Undrafted free-agents RB Nate Noel (Missouri), WR A.J. Henning (Northwestern), WR Andrew Armstrong (Arkansas), WR Monaray Baldwin (Baylor), and WR Theo Wease (Missouri) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts Monday, April 28, with the Miami Dolphins. Undrafted free-agent QB Brett Gabbert (Miami) was invited to join on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Sam Brown Jr. (Miami) has accepted an invitation to participate in the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Rasul Douglas (Bills) has received interest from the Miami Dolphins this offseason.
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Texas QB Quinn Ewers was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 231st overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 179th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyArizona OT Jonah Savaiinaea was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 37th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins DT Kenneth Grant 'shouldn't have much issue' taking over as the starting nose tackle, according to Jim Ayello and Cale Clinton of The Athletic.
Link to storyMichigan DT Kenneth Grant was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyWashington DT Sebastian Valdez had an official visit with the Miami Dolphins leading to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMarshall S J.J. Roberts had an official visit with the Miami Dolphins leading to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storySouthern California CB Jacobe Covington had an official visit with the Miami Dolphins leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyElon WR Chandler Brayboy had an official visit with the Miami Dolphins leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Miami Dolphins OT Patrick Paul is the leading candidate for the starting left tackle job next season after OT Terron Armstead retired, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier confirmed on Tuesday, April 15.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has not been the focus of trade requests, nor is he being shopped, according to Miami general manager Chris Grier on Tuesday, April 15. The front office will listen should another team make an offer, however. 'That is not anything that we're pursuing. Who knows? If someone wants to come and give me two first-round picks, we'll consider it,' Grier said.
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University of Arizona RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt participated in a '30' visit with the Miami Dolphins on Monday, April 14.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey is mutually exploring trade options with the team, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he played elsewhere in 2025, according to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. The team has already paid him a $4 million roster bonus, and another team would be on the hook for $21.1 million fully guaranteed.
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Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II is scheduled to meet with the Miami Dolphins Tuesday, April 15, according to a source.
Link to storyUniversity of Central Florida CB BJ Adams is visiting with the Miami Dolphins on Monday, April 14.
Link to storyWashington State WR Kyle T. Williams is having an official visit with the Miami Dolphins Sunday, April 13, according to a source.
Link to storyUniversity of Louisiana DB Keyon Martin worked out for the Miami Dolphins at their local prospect day Friday, April 11, according to a league source.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins restricted free-agent CB Kader Kohou signed a new contract with the Dolphins Friday, April 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyLouisiana State University TE Mason Taylor is visiting with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, April 10.
Link to storyUniversity of South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori recently visited with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, April 10.
Link to storyTexas A&M DE Shemar Turner is scheduled to have an official visit with the Miami Dolphins before the 2025 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins OT Terron Armstead announced his retirement Saturday, April 5.
Link to storyThe Miami Dolphins are scheduled to host Texas DT Alfred Collins for a pre-draft visit, according to a source.
Link to storyPenn State S Kevin Winston Jr. took part in a '30' visit with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, April 3, according to a source.
Link to storyTexas A&M DL Shemar Turner is scheduled to participate in a '30' visit soon with the Miami Dolphins, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Link to storyTexas A&M DE Shemar Turner is scheduled to have an official visit with the Miami Dolphins before the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyRutgers DT Kyonte Hamilton is scheduled to participate in a '30' visit with the Miami Dolphins in the coming days, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
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