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Dolphins release depth chart in preparation for Commanders preseason game
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 08: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) during the Miami Dolphins training camp on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Miami Dolphins released their first depth chart of 2026 on Tuesday as the team prepares for Friday’s preseason opening game against the Washington Commanders. The depth chart came with some surprises, highlighted a few ongoing position battles, and gave all of us a first “unofficial” look at how the team may stack up when the regular season rolls around next month.
The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s David Furones took a look at the released depth chart and broke down the position battles, especially the fight for starting roles at linebacker and defensive tackle.
Two starting jobs are highlighted as still being in the balance through the remainder of training camp.
For one, linebacker and rookie second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez is listed as a co-first-teamer with veteran Tyrel Dodson for the middle linebacker role next to All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
Also splitting a first-team slot are second-year defensive tackles Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips. Grant was the first-round pick in 2025, while Phillips was a fifth-rounder, but Phillips ended up starting as a rookie. Veteran Zach Sieler is solidified in his starting defensive tackle status, with Zeek Biggers backing him up on the depth chart.
Furones went on to further breakdown the starters at most positions on the roster with a quick review of the entire depth chart.
You can check out the rest of that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.
Dolphins’ initial depth chart highlights starting competition at LB, D The Miami Dolphins released their initial depth chart of the preseason Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s joint practice with the Washington Commanders and Friday’s preseason opener.
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