Miami Dolphins overhaul roster with focus on physicality
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have completed a major turnover of their 53-man active roster heading into the 2026 season. Under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, the team transitioned away from previous personnel to prioritize physicality and trench strength. Only six players from the 2025 roster remain with the team, including De’Von Achane, Jordyn Brooks, Aaron Brewer, Zach Sieler, Patrick Paul, and Austin Jackson. The organization intends to move away from a previous focus on speed and finesse, citing a need for an honest assessment of past performance. The new regime faces uncertainty at the quarterback position with Malik Willis slated to lead the offense. The team is scheduled to open its regular season schedule against Las Vegas on September 13.
- •The Dolphins retained only six players from the 2025 active roster.
- •General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley directed the personnel overhaul.
- •The team now emphasizes physicality and running the ball over previous stylistic priorities.
- •Malik Willis is designated as the starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
- •The 2026 regular season begins on September 13 with a game in Las Vegas.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Perkins: Rebuilding Dolphins make bold statement about past and future with roster
"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Here’s what I like about this Miami Dolphins rebuild — it continues to be a rebuke of everything that was done previously, on and off the field. We’re seeing major change in this organization. Maybe it’s not a 180-degree change, but it’s about 170 degrees. The revamped 53-man active roster is the most recent example. There’s probably only a half dozen influential players ...
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