Jacksonville added 14 players to the practice squad after the cutdowns, mostly former camp bodies: Jabbar Muhammad, Sal Wormley, Chandler Brayboy, Jerome Carvin, Branson Combs, Seth Henigan, Patrick Herbert, Ja'Quinden Jackson, Ricky Lee, Keni-H Lovely, Quintin Morris, Keivie Rose, Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig, and Dorian Slinger.

Two spots remain, likely filling with outside additions, including Erik Ezukanma, a big-bodied wide receiver. Louis Rees-Zammit’s IPP designation isn’t being filled, and the Jaguars still have an IPP-eligible path open. Ezukanma’s presence signals a potential push for depth at receiver behind the top four.

In short, Jacksonville is stocking depth on offense and defense with battle-tested camp players, while keeping options open for another external returner or receiver before the regular-season roster settles.

Miami trimmed to 53 ahead of the deadline, adding Rasul Douglas to shore up cornerback depth while sources detailed a wave of cuts across defense and special teams. Quinton Bell, Derrick McLendon and Grayson Murphy were among the edges moved on, as the club reshapes its special-teams unit with Craig Aukerman at the helm. Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb return from injury, creating a stiffer edge rotation that includes Chop Robinson. In the pass game, Erik Ezukanma, Theo Wease Jr. and Andrew Armstrong were released, along with several big bodies at DT, CB and OL as Miami looks to optimize cap and chess moves for the season. The Dolphins also bid farewell to veteran Mike Hilton and Pharaoh Brown, while others including Aaron Shampklin and AJ Henning exited the depth chart. Expect subsequent updates as final roster logistics unfold.

Miami’s preseason opener in Chicago ended 24-24, but the real story was depth. The Dolphins leaned on their backups on the offensive line and at cornerback, with the parade of drills exposing some leakage but also notable growth. The run game produced 101 yards on 26 tries, yet missing Jackson and Ingold left a short-yardage void near the goal line. Inside the trenches, Gay Jr. and Benito Jones supplied early disruption, underscoring a bright front-seven floor. At edge, Chubb, Phillips and Robinson generated pressure, while the Bears’ limited success in the red zone kept the tie in play.

Miami’s quarterback shuffle provided nuanced fantasy angles. Tagovailoa’s opening drive was clean and controlled, while Wilson guided two scoring drives before some inconsistency crept in. Rookie Ollie Gordon II flashed with 33 rushing yards, and Mattison added a 1-yard TD, giving the ground game a workable today-to-week-two arc. Eskridge and Ezukanma supplied returns and a few catches, and Henning showed upside in contested looks. Ewers’ debut was rough, but the backup CBs didn’t get carved up, lighting a path for several depth players to earn roster spots. Overall, depth across the roster looked viable for late-round fantasy considerations, especially on defense and at the RB/WR depth lines as teams trim rosters toward Week 1.

Miami opens its preseason slate at Chicago with plenty of roster intrigue. Six areas stand out: fringe special teams players who can carve a spot, the battle for the Dolphins fifth receiver, an unsettled cornerback group, offensive line depth questions, backup QB opportunities, and veteran pushback for a roster spot. Expect rookies and fringe players to get meaningful reps as starters rest.

Key special-team contenders include Dee Eskridge and Cameron Goode, with undrafted options like Monaray Baldwin generating curiosity. The crowd for the fifth receiver spot features Eskridge, Tahj Washington, Theo Wease Jr., and Andrew Armstrong, plus others in camp. The cornerback room remains fluid after offseason changes, with Ethan Bonner and undrafted BJ Adams in the mix while Isaiah Johnson stays in the conversation.

On the line, Germain Ifedi, Daniel Brunskill, Josh Priebe, Addison West and swing-tackle contenders will get opportunities to prove depth behind the starters. Quinn Ewers will get reps behind Tua Tagovailoa, who may or may not see action, while the backup plan at quarterback remains unsettled. Veterans Cam Smith, Channing Tindall, Tanner Conner and Erik Ezukanma will be aiming to reaffirm their spots in a game where jobs are on the line.

The final installment of the Miami Dolphins mailbag addresses various fan questions ahead of their game against the San Francisco 49ers. Key topics include the team's playoff hopes, coaching strategies, and the struggling run game.

Fans express concerns about the Dolphins' performance and potential changes in the coaching staff, especially if they finish the season poorly. There's also speculation on player injuries and the future of the team's offensive philosophy.