Dolphins defensive lineman Zeek Biggers enters the 2026 season with expanded expectations

Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Zeek Biggers is expected to play a larger role in the team's defensive rotation this season. A 2025 seventh-round pick, Biggers spent the preseason recovering from injuries but is now positioned to potentially start in the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13. General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley view the 6-foot-6, 315-pound lineman as a key test case for the team's ongoing draft-and-develop strategy. Biggers recorded 20 tackles and 1.5 sacks in nine games last year while demonstrating special teams utility as a field goal blocker. His development represents a primary focus for the organization as it looks to build a younger defensive unit in the wake of significant roster turnover.

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