{"id":774762,"date":"2026-02-25T06:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T06:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/774762\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T06:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T06:02:32","slug":"2-dolphins-crack-nfl-analysts-list-of-top-101-free-agents-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/774762\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Dolphins crack NFL analyst’s list of top 101 free agents in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Miami Dolphins<\/a> have nearly 40 players from their 2025 roster set to hit some form of free agency when the new league year starts in March.<\/p>\n

While that’s a huge list that includes several key players that Miami heavily relied on in recent years, only two of the Dolphins<\/a>‘ pending free agents made NFL analyst Gregg Rosenthal’s list of top 101 free agents in 2026.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The first was tight end Darren Waller, who came in at No. 92.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m as surprised as anyone he\u2019s back on this list, but Waller\u2019s scoring explosion was awesome in his comeback with the Dolphins,” Rosenthal wrote.<\/p>\n

Waller returned to the NFL after a year off in 2025 and caught 24 passes for 283 yards and six touchdowns in nine games. He may not be the dominant presence he once was, but he’s a serious red-zone threat.<\/p>\n

The other Dolphin to appear on this list is defensive end Bradley Chubb at No. 60.<\/p>\n

“After missing the entire 2024 campaign while rehabbing\u00a0a torn ACL, Chubb posted 8.5 sacks last season — a mark that somewhat masks an overall dip in pressures and wins,” Rosenthal wrote. “He could probably play more efficiently with fewer snaps.<\/p>\n

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“A quick note on Chubb’s status: Although he isn’t\u00a0technically\u00a0ticketed for free agency in March (he’s still under contract through 2027), NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports the Dolphins\u00a0intend to release<\/a>\u00a0the former Pro Bowler this offseason. Sounds like he’ll get the post-June 1 designation.”<\/p>\n

Both will be huge losses for Miami if they find new homes in 2026, but with the team resetting, it doesn’t make much sense to have a ton of aging veterans around.<\/p>\n

More Dolphins: Dolphins GM confirms Miami has discussed signing top free agent QB<\/a><\/p>\n

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