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The Dolphins were pitched the idea of signing a former 49ers receiver
The Miami Dolphins lack talent heading into the 2026 season. That should come as no surprise once you look at how the team is currently using its salary cap. A majority of their salary cap space is being used on players who will not be part of the team in 2026. This was done as new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan wanted a reset for the franchise.
Sullivan plans to rebuild the Dolphins through the draft, and fortunately for Miami, he will have the perfect opportunity during the 2026 NFL Draft. The Dolphins have 11 selections, including seven in the first three rounds. While expecting all 11 to be contributors seems a bit far-fetched, the team will hope that this draft class can plant the seeds necessary for success in future years.
However, the team’s public stance is that they plan on being competitive in 2026. While they will certainly have to do so on a budget after their salary cap constraints, the team will have the ability to sign players after June 1, when the team will receive over $20 million in available cap space due to Bradley Chubb’s release.
As a result, the team has been pitched to land a much-needed playmaker at a position of need.
Miami Dolphins Pitched to Sign Jauan Jennings
CBS Sports’ Zachary Pereles listed each team’s biggest position to improve and offered a free agency and draft solution. For the Dolphins, Pereles listed the wide receiver position. Pereles wrote:
“The Dolphins need a lot of improvement. They are in the very, very early stages of a rebuild. But it would be difficult — and borderline irresponsible — to run Malik Willis out on the field with Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and Malik Washington as his top wide receivers and Greg Dulcich is his top tight end.”
As a result, he listed San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings as a potential solution. Jennings, who has made $24 million in career earnings, was listed by The Athletic as the No. 21 available free agent prior to the free agency period opening. The Athletic’s Daniel Popper wrote:
“Jennings is a big, physical receiver who can win through contact. He was a red zone weapon in 2025, finishing with seven touchdowns inside the 20, tied for the third-most in the NFL. Jennings is an asset as a blocker in the run game, the best blocking receiver in this free-agent class. Jennings plays with urgency and edge, and he is explosive in his releases off the line of scrimmage.”
Potential Draft Option
After the Jaylen Waddle trade, the Dolphins drafting a receiver early has become a popular approach to help out quarterback Malik Willis. However, signing a receiver like Jennings, who has totaled 2,581 receiving yards in his career, could lead the Dolphins to look elsewhere.
If Miami were to target a receiver, Pereles suggested Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. Regarding Tyson, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah listed him as the No. 21 prospect on his board as he wrote:
“Tyson is an explosive receiver with a lot of “wow” plays littered throughout his tape. He is a very fluid mover, and he incorporates a variety of releases and general creativity into his route-running. Tyson has suddenness off the line and out of breaks down the field. He will weave and get cornerbacks off balance before exploding away from them. He makes some incredible catches on deep balls; he tracks the ball with ease over the shoulder and can almost hover in the air waiting for it to come down. After the catch, he has some wiggle to make defenders miss and excellent speed to pull away. Durability was an issue throughout his college career — that’s the only factor keeping him from a higher grade/projection.”
Jose Esquer Jose Esquer is a Mexican-American sportswriter and communications student based in San Diego, CA. His work spans football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. He has written for platforms like RotoWire and DolphinsTalk. You can find him on Twitter/X @JEsquer8, usually talking Dolphins, world football, or both. More about Jose Esquer
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