GARDENS OF MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins have a slim chance of making the NFL playoffs due to their 5-7 start.
Every year the Dolphins need to recharge their batteries, but now is a good time to look ahead to some of the Dolphins.scheduled to become a free agent after this season.
A review of Miami’s pending free agents reveals they may need to replace starting safeties Jevon Holland and Jordan Poyer and starting guards Liam Eichenberg and Robert Jones.
The Dolphins need to get younger, so would they want to sign older free agents like Poyer, Calais Campbell, Odell Beckham, Jr. and/or Emmanuel Ogbah?
Not listed below are linebacker Anthony Walker, Jr., defensive tackle Benito Jones, special teamer/linebacker Duke Riley, special teamer/defensive back Siran Neal, running back Jeff Wilson and returner Braxton Berrios.
It’s certainly possible that Miami brings back one or more, although Miami could count on Malik Washington as their punt returner in 2025.
The Dolphins can hope that Patrick Paul can replace Kendall Lamm as the third offensive tackle. Lamm said this is likely his final season.
Jevon Holland, safety, 24
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 08: Jevon Holland #8 of the Miami Dolphins reacts after breaking up a pass against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Jordan Poyer, safety, 33
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 11: Blake Corum #22 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball against Jordan Poyer #21 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Calais Campbell, defensive end, 38 years old
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 17: Calais Campbell #93 of the Miami Dolphins reacts after a penalty in the first quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Odell Beckham, Jr., wide receiver, 32
uOctober 20, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, left, and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., right, run for a pass during warmups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Stadium Oil. Mandatory credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Kendall Lamm, offensive tackle, 32 years old
August 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, United States; Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Da’Shawn Hand, defensive tackle, 29
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand (93) forces a fumble against Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32) during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, December 11 2023.
Tyrel Dodson, linebacker, 26 years old
November 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, United States; Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson (11) intercepts the football against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Emmanuel Ogbah, defensive end, 31 years old
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 03: Emmanuel Ogbah #91 of the Miami Dolphins sacks Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
Liam Eichenberg, goalkeeper, 26 years old
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg practices during OTAs at the Davie, Fla., practice facility on May 26, 2021.
Robert Jones, goalkeeper, 25 years old
Jason Sanders of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammate Robert Jones, scoring the first field goal of the game against the New York Jets during NFL action Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
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