Top 10 priorities for Miami Dolphins' 2025 season

The Miami Dolphins face an urgent offseason as they prepare for the 2025 season, focusing heavily on addressing weaknesses in the trenches, revamping key roster positions and rebuilding team culture.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks on from the sideline as his team plays against the New York Jets in the first half of their NFL game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 1: ROSS KEEPS MCDANIEL, GRIER BUT TIME FOR HIM TO DEMAND MORE. AND MORE CONCLUSIONS, REACTION

Dolphins’ Ross cannot be as patient. Six things that must happen now. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) signals at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL Football game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, December 29, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 2: HOW THE MIAMI DOLPHINS PLAN TO FIX RELATIONSHIP WITH TYREEK HILL

How the Miami Dolphins plan to address Tyreek Hill’s plea to leave. | Published January 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

El gerente general de los Miami Dolphins, Chris Grier, a la izquierda, y el entrenador en jefe, Mike McDaniel, a la derecha, responden preguntas durante una conferencia de prensa en las instalaciones de entrenamiento del equipo de fútbol de la NFL, el lunes 16 de enero de 2023 en Miami Gardens, Florida. By Lynne Sladky

NO. 3: DOLPHINS EYEING FREE AGENT OFFENSIVE LINEMEN, PREPARED TO DOUBLE DOWN ON BIG NEED

Dolphins say they’re prepared to upgrade their offensive line. | Published February 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniels attend the game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, May 6, 2023. By Al Diaz

NO. 4: WHERE DOLPHINS ROSTER AND DEPTH CHART STAND AT EVERY POSITION AND HOW TO FILL NEEDS

A look at Miami Dolphins depth chart at every position a week into free agency. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Dec 29, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) celebrates a touchdown in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

NO. 5: WESTBROOK-IKHINE ON MCDANIEL MEETING AND WHAT HE BRINGS. AND DOLPHINS NEWCOMER NOTES

Notes on new Dolphins receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and several other new players | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles of Virginia Tech (16) battles National team offensive lineman Grey Zabel of North Dakota State (77) during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

NO. 6: THE MIAMI DOLPHINS MEET WITH SOME OF THE TOP OFFENSIVE LINEMEN AT THE NFL COMBINE

‘He’s got a great outlook on life,’ Grey Zabel said of coach Mike McDaniel. ‘Happy-go-lucky type of guy. Loved being able to finally meet him.’ | Published March 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II

Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo runs down the field for an attempted throw in Week 18 versus the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

NO. 7: KELLY: AN IDEAL FREE AGENT PLAN TO SAVE THE MIAMI DOLPHINS | OPINION

Dolphins need to beef up the trenches in free agency, and should start on defense. | Published March 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

Miami Dolphins defensive end Matt Dickerson (98) shakes hands with New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) after their NFL game at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 8: DOLPHINS RE-SIGN JOURNEYMAN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

Miami Dolphins re-signed journeyman defensive lineman Matt Dickerson | Published March 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (21) pulls down an interception during the first half of the Gamecocks’ game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday, November 18, 2023. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 9: HOW DOLPHINS’ PATH HAS BECOME NARROWER. AND OPTION FOR PICK 13 ASKED TO VISIT TEAM OFFICES

Dolphins have a more narrow path to achieve their goals. A top prospect is lined up for a visit. And more. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) high five teammate Patrick Paul (52) after a play in the second half of their NFL game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla By David Santiago

NO. 10: KELLY: DOLPHINS REMAIN SOFT IN THE TRENCHES, AND SEEMINGLY DON’T CARE | OPINION

If Terron Armstead and Calais Campbell don’t return, Miami’s two most troublesome areas will become a crisis-level concern. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

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