Earlier in the week, the Miami Dolphins signed running back Sony Michel to add to their stable of backs that includes Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed and Gerrid Doaks.
It’s completely possible that the Dolphins will keep only four backs on the active roster this year, so there will be some battles for spots taking place throughout the summer.
As a veteran, Michel probably has a leg up on a guy like Doaks, who spent all of 2021 on the practice squad, but Ahmed and Gaskin have both gotten some run in Miami.
Here are a few things that Dolphins fans should know about the team’s newest back.