These 5 Miami Dolphins position battles should be settled this summer

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The Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis to start and even though he hasn't officially been declared a starting quarterback, it would be a monumental upset if he were somehow beaten out by Quinn Ewers.

Few veterans are entrenched in their starting positions.

Presumably, some veterans are in line to start for sure: Patrick Paul (left tackle), Aaron Brewer (center), De'Von Achane (running back), Chop Robinson (edge rusher), Zach Sieler (defensive tackle), Kenneth Grant (defensive tackle) and Jordyn Brooks (linebacker).

The Dolphins should have a bunch of competition in the spring and summer. And so here's a way-too-early look at 5 competitions we look forward to:

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Cornerback: JuJu Brents vs. Jason Marshall vs. Storm Duck vs. Darrell Baker vs. Ethan Bonner vs. Marco Wilsonvs. Alex Austin​

Breakdown: When healthy, Brents has been quite good. He just needs to stay healthy. Like Brents, Marshall has excellent athleticism and so those two are the favorites. Duck could be an option to start in the slot as he returns from a season-ending knee injury. Who starts opposite first-round rookie Chris Johnson? Baker, Bonner, Wilson and Austin are all competing for roster spots.

Wide Receiver: Jalen Tolbert vs. Tutu Atwell vs. Caleb Douglas vs. Kevin Coleman vs. Terrace Marshall vs. Tahj Washington​

Breakdown: Tolbert, 27, had most of his career receiving yards in Year 3 of 4 with Dallas. Tiny Atwell, 26, also had his best season in 2024 and he could back up Malik Washington and/or be a specialty weapon. But watching how quickly rookies Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman develop could be fascinating. Miami will also hope to get Chris Bell (knee) back at some point this season.

Guard: Jonah Savaiinaea vs. Jamaree Salyer vs. DJ Campbell​

Breakdown: Savaiinaea was a major disappointment as a rookie at left guard, especially in pass blocking. Miami will try to salvage the second-round pick with a move to the right side. They might as well give him a relatively long leash. But Salyer is a veteran if he fails. And Campbell, the late-round rookie, is an intriguing option, too.

Linebacker: Tyrel Dodson vs. Jacob Rodriguez vs. Kyle Louis​

Breakdown: If Dodson is not cut or traded, he is in danger of losing his starting job to Rodriguez, the second-round rookie. Louis is also a middle linebacker but he can play some safety. The evental pairing of Jordyn Brooks (awaiting contract extension) and Rodriguez should be a lot of fun. Brooks is a nasty tackling machine. Rodriguez is an exciting playmaker.

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Edge: Josh Uche vs. Trey Moore vs. David Ojabo vs. Max Llewellyn​

Breakdown: Uche, 27, had 11.5 of his career 21.5 sacks in 2022. Ojabo has 4.5 sacks in four years. Rookies Moore and Llewellyn have a great chance to show what they can do opposite Chop Robinson. Miami needs pressure and they'll take it from anyone who proves capable.

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Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at [email protected] and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.

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