Category: Dolphins

Dolphins’ Jaylen Wright sets bold 2025 goal with confident statement

After flashing early promise in 2024, Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright is ready to make noise in his second NFL season. Despite an inconsistent rookie campaign, the explosive back isn’t shying away from high expectations.

Wright made headlines during an appearance on the Up & Adams Show, expressing strong confidence in his ability to lead the Dolphins’ rushing attack this season.

“I know I can be a top back in this league,” Wright said. “I feel like just my skill set, my ability and the system I’m in, it sets me up to be great. It’s God’s plan, staying the course. It’s a long season, staying the course, doing what I got to do every time I touch that rock, every time the ball comes to me just make a play with the ball. I’m very excited. I’m very blessed to be in this position. It’s going to be a very great year this year.”

The Dolphins selected Wright in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he opened his rookie season in impressive fashion—averaging 5.3 yards per carry over his first six games. But the second half told a different story: Wright averaged just 1.8 yards per carry to close out the season, struggling to find running lanes and consistency.

Heading into 2025, Wright enters training camp healthier, more conditioned, and mentally focused on sustaining success across a full 17-game schedule. He’ll have plenty of competition, with a loaded Miami backfield that includes De’Von Achane, veteran Alexander Mattison, and rookie Ollie Gordon.

Still, the 21-year-old believes he’s positioned for a big year in Mike McDaniel’s high-octane offense, which emphasizes speed, space, and big-play potential.

Wright’s ability to bounce back and earn a meaningful role will be one of the most intriguing storylines of Dolphins camp. If his confidence translates to on-field production, Miami’s offense could be even more dynamic in 2025.

Stay tuned—Jaylen Wright is ready to prove himself.

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Dolphins predicted to trade for $13M cornerback to fix secondary issues

The Dolphins may not be done reshaping their roster, and a new trade prediction has linked them to a potential fix for their most pressing need: the secondary.

Cleveland cornerback Greg Newsome II has emerged as a name to watch in Miami, with AOL’s Jordan O’Malley predicting the former first-round pick could be dealt to the Dolphins before the 2025 season begins.

“Newsome might not start in Cleveland this year and is heading into the final year of his rookie deal,” O’Malley wrote. “That’s the kind of situation Miami loves to exploit—low-cost, high-upside. They’d get a plug-and-play option for a shaky secondary, and Cleveland gets value now instead of letting him walk next spring.”

Newsome was selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and enters 2025 on his fifth-year option, which carries a $13.3 million cap hit, per Spotrac. After making 42 starts in four seasons, he’s coming off an injury-shortened year in which he missed four games and made just three starts.

With Cleveland loaded at cornerback and Newsome not in line for a long-term extension, the timing could be right for a trade. Miami would get a starting-caliber outside corner at a reasonable price, with no major future commitment.

The Dolphins’ secondary has been one of the most criticized position groups this offseason. The decision to trade away Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and tight end Jonnu Smith left Miami with questions at cornerback.

Fitzpatrick, a one-time All-Pro, has struggled in recent seasons. He recorded just one interception over the last two years and allowed a 127.6 passer rating in coverage in 2024, according to Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox.

NFL.com’s Ed Edholm was among those to question the Dolphins’ offseason direction, writing that the club “sent away the Dolphins’ leading pass catcher from 2024 and one of its most talented defenders,” while pointing out the team’s alarming lack of depth.

Trading for Newsome would give general manager Chris Grier a chance to stabilize that unit. Though not on Ramsey’s level, Newsome has proven experience, positional versatility, and a contract that wouldn’t hamper Miami’s flexibility beyond this season.

For a team facing rising pressure, this type of move could carry more than just roster value. It would send a message that Miami isn’t standing still — and still expects to contend in a competitive AFC.

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