Dolphins acquire offensive lineman Caedan Wallace from Patriots
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The Miami Dolphins traded a sixth-round pick to the New England Patriots for offensive tackle Caedan Wallace and a seventh-round pick on August 12, 2026. Coach Jeff Hafley noted that the organization had a high opinion of Wallace coming out of the draft and emphasized the need for depth and competition on the offensive line. Wallace, who started 40 games at right tackle in college, struggled with the Patriots, playing limited snaps in his two NFL seasons. The Dolphins aim to leverage Wallace's versatility as they deal with injuries on the offensive line during training camp.
- •Dolphins trade sixth-round pick for Caedan Wallace and a seventh-round pick.
- •Head coach Jeff Hafley cited the need for depth on the offensive line.
- •Wallace started 40 games at right tackle at Penn State.
- •He played limited snaps with Patriots, focusing mainly on right tackle.
- •Injuries in training camp highlight Dolphins' need for improved line competition.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why did Dolphins trade for rival offensive lineman this week?
"The Miami Dolphins made a trade with the New England Patriots earlier this week, and Jeff Hafley has now explained why they did it.
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