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OG Joe Thuney, New England Patriots
C Corey Linsley, Green Bay Packers
EDGE Trey Hendrickson, New Orleans Saints
DL Shelton Rankins, New Orleans Saints
The Dolphins may skip the line here because each one of these players is expected to carry a big price tag. But if Miami wants upgrades, the talent level on the roster has reached the point where these are the kind of talents that must be in the conversation. The team was rumored to be interested in Thuney last year before the Patriots hit him with the franchise tag late in the process — but signing him would almost necessitate Miami find a trade partner for the guard they opted to sign once Thuney was pulled from the market: Ereck Flowers.
Linsley would be a major upgrade for the Dolphins over Ted Karras; but for the spending power issues Miami will face with an aggressive free agent period, the team may opt to go young there.
Defensively, Miami feels like they’re one more pass rusher away. Hendrickson enjoyed a massive season in 2020 — but that will likely price him out of Miami’s market despite the fit as a young, explosive rusher. His teammate, Rankins, would be an upgrade over Davon Godchaux, who is expected to hit free agency as well next month.