Miami Dolphins News – August 24, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins closed out their 2025 preseason on Saturday night with a 14–6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. As the club prepares for final roster cuts before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, key insights from the game and training camp shape the path for the regular season.

Preseason Finale Recap

Final Score: Dolphins 14, Jaguars 6

Scoring Summary:

  • QB Tua Tagovailoa finished his only drive with a 25-yard touchdown to WR Malik Washington. Then, they scored a two-point conversion.
  • Miami’s defense limited Jacksonville to just two field goals. The Jaguars’ backups managed to drive for a field goal in each half.

Roster Bubble Updates

**Quarterback Room:** Tua Tagovailoa is set as the Week 1 starter. Zach Wilson and rookie Quinn Ewers are vying for the backup spot. Ewers’ late-camp surge suggests he may overtake Wilson on the depth chart.

Running Backs: De’Von Achane had to leave camp with a mild calf strain. Jaylen Wright also lost key reps due to an injury in mid-August. Undrafted rookie Ollie Gordon II made a splash in preseason. He could take on short-yardage duties if Mattison is out.

**Wide Receivers & Tight Ends:** Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are set to be Miami’s starting duo. For depth, keep an eye on Malik Washington, who boosted his stock with a preseason touchdown, and Dee Eskridge. Veteran Darren Waller is back from retirement. He hasn’t completed a full practice and is still under evaluation.

Offensive Line: Miami prioritized adding size, drafting four linemen over 300 pounds. Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea are showing promise. We’ll monitor Austin Jackson’s status as we near the final cutdowns.

Defense & Special Teams:

  • CB Kendall Sheffield and Jack Jones look ready to start as corners. Meanwhile, Jason Marshall Jr. is in the mix for slot snaps.
  • Chop Robinson, a second-year edge rusher, impressed coaches with his strong pass-rush skills. He could earn a rotational spot with veterans Jaelan Phillips and Matthew Judon.
  • Kicker Jason Sanders and punter Jake Bailey have locked in their roles. LS Joe Cardona will also return this season.

What’s Next

  • Roster Cutdowns: Head coach Mike McDaniel and GM Chris Grier must trim to a 53-man roster by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Final decisions are coming up soon. Several standout players, especially on the offensive and defensive lines, will face crucial evaluations in the next few days.
  • Regular Season Prep: Miami opens on the road against the Indianapolis Colts on September 7 (1 p.m. ET, CBS). Injury reports and practice results this week will shape the active roster for Week 1.

The Dolphins’ preseason finale showed off their depth but also revealed concerns in key areas. This creates a tense roster competition as they prepare for the regular season.