"The Dolphins had a franchise-record 56 sacks in 2023, but dipped to 35 in 2024 before posting 39 sacks in 2025, which was tied for 15th in the league. Miami primarily returns edge rusher Chop Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick who had 6.0 sacks as a rookie and just 4.0 sacks last season, and little-used Derrick McLendon, who has played in just one game in his brief career."
"Free agency begins March 11 (a week from Wednesday), and the cash-strapped Dolphins can't afford the top pass-rushing talent. Heck, they might not be able to afford mid-level pass-rushing talent. Potential free agent reserves such as Quinton Bell and Cameron Goode would be low-cost players, but they don't have experience as starters and, frankly, might not be starting caliber."
"Miami, under the direction of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, must figure out how to re-stock its pass rushing cupboard with enough talent to get through this season while also planning for the future. First-year defensive coordinator Sean Duggan's pass-rushing prototype isn't yet known but it's safe to say the Dolphins will seek all types of budget-friendly defensive end/edge rusher/outside linebacker talent."
The Miami Dolphins have a significant need at edge rusher, defensive end, and outside linebacker positions despite recording 39 sacks in 2025, ranking 15th in the league. The team plans to use both 4-3 and 3-4 defensive schemes but lacks adequate pass-rushing talent. With limited salary cap flexibility, the Dolphins cannot pursue top-tier free agents and must rely on budget-friendly options. Primary returning edge rusher Chop Robinson underperformed with only 4.0 sacks last season after recording 6.0 as a rookie. Under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, Miami must rebuild its pass-rushing depth through free agency, the draft, and undrafted rookie free agents while establishing the defensive identity of new coordinator Sean Duggan.
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