Over the last two months, the Miami Dolphins have hired a new head coach and general manager, moved on from several key players and brought in a group of free agents mostly on one-year deals.
With this reset, it’s no surprise that the Dolphins aren’t viewed as one of the best teams in the NFL, but just how far have they fallen nationally?
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On Wednesday, FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano put Miami at No. 30 in his post-free agency NFL power rankings, which is down two spots from the previous version.
“Their short-term flier on quarterback Malik Willis was necessary and smart, but he’s going to be awfully lonely after the Dolphins’ offseason fire sale,” Vacchiano wrote. “Trading WR Jaylen Waddle for a first- and third-round pick was a great move for Miami’s future, but who’s left for Willis to throw to?”
Vacchiano has a fair point. Willis’ top three wide receivers right now are Tutu Atwell, Jalen Tolbert and Malik Washington. All three of those options are best suited to the third-best wide receivers on a depth chart.
Get ready to see running back De’Von Achane used a lot in 2026, as the Dolphins just try to make it through the year.
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This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: 2026 NFL power rankings: Where the Dolphins rank before the NFL draft