The Dolphins are planning to trade for tight end Darren Waller, who will step in for the retired Smith. Waller, nearing 33, may receive a one-year deal worth up to $5 million. This move reflects a desperate strategy, leading to concerns about team age and the player's passion for the game. Speculation about the franchise's future suggests a full rebuild in 2026, potentially involving high-profile departures. Analysts fear this trade and rebuild processes may hinder playoff victories for upcoming seasons, placing the management's future in jeopardy as they failed to meet initial Super Bowl aspirations.
The Dolphins reportedly plan to trade with the New York Giants for retired tight end Darren Waller. He'll serve as the receiving tight end, the role vacated by Smith.
The biggest fear if you're a Dolphins fan is that the trade/rebuild means your team won't win a playoff game in 2025, 2026 or possibly even 2027.
Grier and McDaniel designed Plan A. Its goal was winning a Super Bowl. They couldn't even win a playoff game. They can't be in charge of the rebuild.
Conventional wisdom says 2025 is the final season for Tyreek. He'll cost $51.8 million on the salary cap in 2026.
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