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Miami Dolphins Depth Chart

Malik Willis is the Dolphins' listed starting quarterback, with Ollie Gordon II at running back and Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell at receiver. The defense lines up in a base 4-3. No Week 9 injury report in the data yet (pulled Nov 4, 2026, 8:46 PM ET).

Depth chart as of Nov 4, 2026, 10:20 AM ET · Sources

Next game: Week 9 vs Lions, Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

Offense listed: 3 WR, 1 TE

Dolphins this season: shotgun 54%, under center 42%, pistol 5% · one back 64%, two backs 29%, empty 7% · motion 75% (420 charted snaps, 7 games).

Miami Dolphins offense in a 3 WR setDolphins offense: WR Malik Washington, WR Caleb Douglas, LT Patrick Paul, LG Kadyn Proctor, C Aaron Brewer, RG Jonah Savaiinaea, RT Austin Jackson, WR Chris Bell, QB Malik Willis, TE Greg Dulcich, RB Ollie Gordon IIDolphins offense#6WRWashington2 · Coleman Jr.#7WRDouglas2 · Tolbert#52LTPaul2 · Godrick#74LGProctor2 · Kingston#55CBrewer2 · Meyer#71RGSavaiinaea2 · Haynes#73RTJackson2 · Wallace#18WRBell2 · Wayne#2QBWillis2 · McCord#85TEDulcich2 · Kacmarek#0RBGordon II2 · Wright

As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Dolphins lined him up on most snaps.

  1. WR#6 Malik WashingtonNext up: Kevin Coleman Jr.
  2. WR#7 Caleb DouglasNext up: Jalen Tolbert
  3. LT#52 Patrick PaulNext up: Chukwuebuka Godrick
  4. LG#74 Kadyn ProctorNext up: Jarrett Kingston
  5. C#55 Aaron BrewerNext up: Andrew Meyer
  6. RG#71 Jonah SavaiinaeaNext up: Christian Haynes
  7. RT#73 Austin JacksonNext up: Caedan Wallace
  8. WR#18 Chris BellNext up: Jared Wayne
  9. QB#2 Malik WillisNext up: Kyle McCord
  10. TE#85 Greg DulcichNext up: Will Kacmarek
  11. RB#0 Ollie Gordon IINext up: Jaylen Wright
Miami Dolphins offense in a 2 TE setDolphins offense: LT Patrick Paul, LG Kadyn Proctor, C Aaron Brewer, RG Jonah Savaiinaea, RT Austin Jackson, WR Malik Washington, WR Caleb Douglas, TE Greg Dulcich, TE Will Kacmarek, QB Malik Willis, RB Ollie Gordon IIDolphins offense#52LTPaul2 · Godrick#74LGProctor2 · Kingston#55CBrewer2 · Meyer#71RGSavaiinaea2 · Haynes#73RTJackson2 · Wallace#6WRWashington2 · Bell#7WRDouglas2 · Coleman Jr.#85TEDulcich2 · Traore#89TEKacmarek2 · Joly#2QBWillis2 · McCord#0RBGordon II2 · Wright

Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Dolphins lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.

  1. LT#52 Patrick PaulNext up: Chukwuebuka Godrick
  2. LG#74 Kadyn ProctorNext up: Jarrett Kingston
  3. C#55 Aaron BrewerNext up: Andrew Meyer
  4. RG#71 Jonah SavaiinaeaNext up: Christian Haynes
  5. RT#73 Austin JacksonNext up: Caedan Wallace
  6. WR#6 Malik WashingtonNext up: Chris Bell
  7. WR#7 Caleb DouglasNext up: Kevin Coleman Jr.
  8. TE#85 Greg DulcichNext up: Seydou Traore
  9. TE#89 Will KacmarekNext up: Justin Joly
  10. QB#2 Malik WillisNext up: Kyle McCord
  11. RB#0 Ollie Gordon IINext up: Jaylen Wright
Miami Dolphins offense in a I-form setDolphins offense: LT Patrick Paul, LG Kadyn Proctor, C Aaron Brewer, RG Jonah Savaiinaea, RT Austin Jackson, WR Malik Washington, WR Caleb Douglas, TE Greg Dulcich, QB Malik Willis, FB DJ Herman, RB Ollie Gordon IIDolphins offense#52LTPaul2 · Godrick#74LGProctor2 · Kingston#55CBrewer2 · Meyer#71RGSavaiinaea2 · Haynes#73RTJackson2 · Wallace#6WRWashington2 · Bell#7WRDouglas2 · Coleman Jr.#85TEDulcich2 · Kacmarek#2QBWillis2 · McCord#34FBHermanno backup listed#0RBGordon II2 · Wright

I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 29% of snaps this season. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.

  1. LT#52 Patrick PaulNext up: Chukwuebuka Godrick
  2. LG#74 Kadyn ProctorNext up: Jarrett Kingston
  3. C#55 Aaron BrewerNext up: Andrew Meyer
  4. RG#71 Jonah SavaiinaeaNext up: Christian Haynes
  5. RT#73 Austin JacksonNext up: Caedan Wallace
  6. WR#6 Malik WashingtonNext up: Chris Bell
  7. WR#7 Caleb DouglasNext up: Kevin Coleman Jr.
  8. TE#85 Greg DulcichNext up: Will Kacmarek
  9. QB#2 Malik WillisNext up: Kyle McCord
  10. FB#34 DJ HermanNo backup listed
  11. RB#0 Ollie Gordon IINext up: Jaylen Wright
Miami Dolphins offense in a 4 WR setDolphins offense: LT Patrick Paul, LG Kadyn Proctor, C Aaron Brewer, RG Jonah Savaiinaea, RT Austin Jackson, WR Malik Washington, WR Caleb Douglas, WR Chris Bell, WR Kevin Coleman Jr., QB Malik Willis, RB Ollie Gordon IIDolphins offense#52LTPaul2 · Godrick#74LGProctor2 · Kingston#55CBrewer2 · Meyer#71RGSavaiinaea2 · Haynes#73RTJackson2 · Wallace#6WRWashington2 · Tolbert#7WRDouglas2 · Wayne#18WRBellno backup listed#21WRColeman Jr.no backup listed#2QBWillis2 · McCord#0RBGordon II2 · Wright

Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Dolphins lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 7% of snaps this season. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.

  1. LT#52 Patrick PaulNext up: Chukwuebuka Godrick
  2. LG#74 Kadyn ProctorNext up: Jarrett Kingston
  3. C#55 Aaron BrewerNext up: Andrew Meyer
  4. RG#71 Jonah SavaiinaeaNext up: Christian Haynes
  5. RT#73 Austin JacksonNext up: Caedan Wallace
  6. WR#6 Malik WashingtonNext up: Jalen Tolbert
  7. WR#7 Caleb DouglasNext up: Jared Wayne
  8. WR#18 Chris BellNo backup listed
  9. WR#21 Kevin Coleman Jr.No backup listed
  10. QB#2 Malik WillisNext up: Kyle McCord
  11. RB#0 Ollie Gordon IINext up: Jaylen Wright

Defense Base 4-3

Miami Dolphins defense on the fieldDolphins defense: LDE Chop Robinson, LDT Jordan Phillips, RDT Zach Sieler, RDE Josh Uche, WLB Jordyn Brooks, MLB Jacob Rodriguez, SLB Willie Gay Jr., LCB Jason Marshall Jr., SS Dante Trader Jr., FS Michael Taaffe, RCB JuJu BrentsDolphins defense#44LDERobinson2 · Herring–LDTPhillips2 · Grant#92RDTSieler2 · Biggers#9RDEUche2 · McGraw#20WLBBrooks2 · Heyward#10MLBRodriguezno backup listed#40SLBGay Jr.2 · Woodard#4LCBMarshall Jr.2 · Simpson#11SSTrader Jr.2 · Louis#16FSTaaffe2 · Anderson#8RCBBrents2 · Dial Jr.
  1. LDE#44 Chop RobinsonNext up: Malik Herring
  2. LDTJordan PhillipsNext up: Kenneth Grant
  3. RDT#92 Zach SielerNext up: Zeek Biggers
  4. RDE#9 Josh UcheNext up: Rodney McGraw
  5. WLB#20 Jordyn BrooksNext up: Shaka Heyward
  6. MLB#10 Jacob RodriguezNo backup listed
  7. SLB#40 Willie Gay Jr.Next up: Jackson Woodard
  8. LCB#4 Jason Marshall Jr.Next up: Jaylin Simpson
  9. SS#11 Dante Trader Jr.Next up: Kyle Louis
  10. FS#16 Michael TaaffeNext up: Zayne Anderson
  11. RCB#8 JuJu BrentsNext up: Marcellas Dial Jr.

Also listed: Fullback: #34 DJ Herman; Nickel back (fifth defensive back in nickel): #3 Chris Johnson.

Special teams

  1. PK#31 Zane GonzalezNo backup listed
  2. P#48 Bradley PinionNo backup listed
  3. H#48 Bradley PinionNo backup listed
  4. PR#6 Malik WashingtonNext up: Kevin Coleman Jr.
  5. KR#5 Jaylen WrightNext up: Malik Washington
  6. LS#46 Tucker AddingtonNo backup listed

Last game

Patriots beat Dolphins 24–19

Week 8 · Sun, Nov 1

The Patriots beat the Dolphins 24–19 in Miami, moving to 5–3. The Dolphins fell to 1–6.

For the Patriots, Drake Maye went 16-for-20 for 199 yards with 2 touchdowns. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 82 yards on 19 carries. DeMario Douglas caught 3 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.

For the Dolphins, Malik Willis went 21-for-32 for 211 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Ollie Gordon II ran for 69 yards on 19 carries. Kevin Coleman Jr. caught 3 passes for 46 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Kevin Byard (Patriots) had an interception and Chop Robinson (Dolphins) had 2 sacks.

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Dolphins team stats

The Dolphins rank 29th in the NFL by net EPA per play (power rankings), 23rd on offense and 32nd on defense.

StatValueNFL rank
Points per game16.731st
Points allowed per game25.925th
Offense EPA per play-0.0523rd
Defense EPA allowed per play+0.1332nd
Pass rate52%31st
Third-down conversions44%8th
Red-zone touchdown rate56%19th
Opponent third-down rate54%32nd
Fourth-down tries10 (5 converted)17th

From nflverse play-by-play (CC BY 4.0), runs and passes. Pass rate includes sacks.

Who gets the ball

Each player's share of the Dolphins' targets and carries in the games he played, and his PPR fantasy points.

PlayerRoleGamesTarget shareCarry sharePPR a game
Malik Willisstarting quarterback70%19%14.5
Ollie Gordon IIstarting running back66%52%12.0
Malik Washingtonstarting receiver725%4%10.2
Greg Dulcichstarting tight end617%0%8.3
Caleb Douglasstarting receiver419%0%11.9
Chris Bellstarting receiver713%1%4.2
Kevin Coleman Jr.backup receiver613%0%4.7
De'Von AchaneRB4314%44%8.2
Jared Waynebackup receiver48%0%2.6
Will KacmarekTE264%0%0.9
Jalen Tolbertbackup receiver35%0%1.7
DJ Hermanstarting fullback25%0%1.4

Target share leaders · Fantasy football

Latest moves

  1. Depth chartNov 2Kadyn Proctor now listed first at LG (was Jarrett Kingston) Offense · LG
  2. Depth chartNov 2Michael Taaffe now listed first at FS (was Zayne Anderson) Defense · FS
  3. Depth chartNov 1Jarrett Kingston now listed first at LG (was Kadyn Proctor) Offense · LG
  4. RosterWeek 8Rob Beal Jr. released Defense · DL
  5. RosterWeek 8Gottlieb Ayedze released from the practice squad Offense · OL
  6. RosterWeek 8Jamree Kromah joined the roster from the Bears Defense · DL
  7. RosterWeek 8Christian Haynes joined the roster from the Seahawks Offense · OL
  8. RosterWeek 8DJ Campbell moved to the practice squad Offense · OL
  9. InjuryWeek 8Reese Taylor questionable for Week 8 (quadricep) Defense · CB
  10. InjuryWeek 8Julius Brents questionable for Week 8 (neck) Defense · CB
  11. InjuryWeek 8Kadyn Proctor ruled out for Week 8 (concussion) Offense · T
  12. RosterWeek 7Zane Gonzalez joined the roster Special teams · K
42 earlier moves
  1. RosterWeek 7Riley Patterson released Special teams · K
  2. RosterWeek 7Mazi Smith left for the Packers Defense · DL
  3. RosterWeek 7Andre Jones Jr. released Defense · LB
  4. RosterWeek 7Jared Wayne joined the roster Offense · WR
  5. RosterWeek 7Ryan Miller left for the Patriots Offense · WR
  6. RosterWeek 7Carlos Washington moved to the practice squad Offense · RB
  7. RosterWeek 7Storm Duck released Defense · DB
  8. RosterWeek 7Jordan Jefferson joined the practice squad Defense · DL
  9. RosterWeek 7Brady Cook joined the practice squad Offense · QB
  10. RosterWeek 7Kyle Louis activated from injured reserve Defense · LB
  11. RosterWeek 7Max Llewellyn promoted from the practice squad Defense · DL
  12. InjuryWeek 7Willie Gay Jr. questionable for Week 7 (illness) Defense · LB
  13. InjuryWeek 7Reese Taylor ruled out for Week 7 (quadricep) Defense · CB
  14. InjuryWeek 7Rob Beal Jr. doubtful for Week 7 (hamstring) Defense · DE
  15. InjuryWeek 7Kyle Louis questionable for Week 7 (knee) Defense · S
  16. Depth chartOct 18Jaylen Wright now listed first at KR (was Malik Washington) Special teams · KR
  17. RosterWeek 6Jarquez Hunter left for the Saints Offense · RB
  18. RosterWeek 5Mazi Smith moved to the practice squad Defense · DL
  19. RosterWeek 5Eric Watts joined the practice squad Defense · DL
  20. RosterWeek 5Kenneth Grant activated from a reserve list Defense · DL
  21. RosterWeek 5Brady Cook released Offense · QB
  22. RosterWeek 5Keith Cooper Jr. released from the practice squad Defense · DL
  23. RosterWeek 5Kaytron Allen joined the roster from the Commanders Offense · RB
  24. RosterWeek 4Liam Anderson moved to the practice squad Defense · LB
  25. RosterWeek 4Mazi Smith promoted from the practice squad Defense · DL
  26. RosterWeek 4Shaka Heyward joined the roster from the Bengals Defense · LB
  27. RosterWeek 4Carlos Washington promoted from the practice squad Offense · RB
  28. RosterWeek 4De'Von Achane placed on injured reserve Offense · RB
  29. RosterWeek 4James Ester joined the practice squad Defense · DL
  30. RosterWeek 4Keith Cooper Jr. moved to the practice squad Defense · DL
  31. RosterWeek 4Rodney McGraw promoted from the practice squad Defense · DL
  32. RosterWeek 3Cal Adomitis left for the Saints Special teams · LS
  33. RosterWeek 3Andre Jones Jr. joined the roster from the Bills Defense · LB
  34. RosterWeek 3A.J. Henning joined the practice squad Offense · WR
  35. RosterWeek 3Luke Basso joined the practice squad from the Broncos Special teams · LS
  36. RosterWeek 3Max Llewellyn moved to the practice squad Defense · DL
  37. RosterWeek 2Ronnie Harrison placed on injured reserve Defense · LB
  38. RosterWeek 2Cal Adomitis joined the practice squad Special teams · LS
  39. RosterWeek 2Liam Anderson promoted from the practice squad Defense · LB
  40. RosterWeek 2Jaylin Simpson promoted from the practice squad Defense · DB
  41. RosterWeek 2Kyle Louis placed on injured reserve Defense · LB
  42. RosterWeek 2Max Llewellyn promoted from the practice squad Defense · DL

Depth chart changes are dated by the day the team's chart changed; roster moves and injury statuses carry the week. All teams' moves this week · Follow the Dolphins by RSS

How the Dolphins line up

Share of charted offensive snaps by where the quarterback lined up and how many backs were behind him, for every game so far. Most snaps have one back; the data does not say how many tight ends or receivers were on the field.

WkGameSnapsShotgunUnder centerPistol1 back2 backsEmptyMotionPlay-action
Season42054%42%5%64%29%7%75%13%
1at Raiders5567%22%11%58%29%13%64%9%
2at 49ers6045%53%2%77%20%3%88%15%
3vs Chiefs7362%36%3%58%32%11%85%21%
4at Vikings3941%59%0%64%28%8%79%15%
5vs Bengals6558%37%5%65%31%5%54%11%
7at Jets6343%51%6%57%35%8%75%11%
8vs Patriots6555%40%5%69%26%5%83%9%

Formation stats: FTN Data via nflverse, CC BY-SA 4.0. Charted within 48 hours of each game.

Full depth chart

PosStarter2nd3rd4th
Offense
WR#6 Malik Washington#21 Kevin Coleman Jr.
WR#7 Caleb Douglas#1 Jalen Tolbert
LT#52 Patrick Paul#79 Chukwuebuka Godrick
LG#74 Kadyn Proctor#62 Jarrett Kingston#77 Caedan Wallace
C#55 Aaron Brewer#60 Andrew Meyer
RG#71 Jonah Savaiinaea#64 Christian Haynes#62 Jarrett Kingston
RT#73 Austin Jackson#77 Caedan Wallace#79 Chukwuebuka Godrick
WR#18 Chris Bell#86 Jared Wayne
QB#2 Malik Willis#14 Kyle McCord
TE#85 Greg Dulcich#89 Will Kacmarek#83 Seydou Traore#80 Justin Joly
RB#0 Ollie Gordon II#5 Jaylen Wright#30 Kaytron Allen#28 De'Von Achane
FB#34 DJ Herman
Defense
LDE#44 Chop Robinson#90 Malik Herring
LDTJordan Phillips#78 Kenneth Grant
RDT#92 Zach Sieler#93 Zeek Biggers#95 Rene Konga
RDE#9 Josh Uche#59 Rodney McGraw#58 Jamree Kromah
WLB#20 Jordyn Brooks#45 Shaka Heyward#56 Ronnie Harrison Jr.
MLB#10 Jacob Rodriguez
SLB#40 Willie Gay Jr.#42 Jackson Woodard#17 Trey Moore
LCB#4 Jason Marshall Jr.#32 Jaylin Simpson#22 Darrell Baker Jr.
SS#11 Dante Trader Jr.#19 Kyle Louis
FS#16 Michael Taaffe#23 Zayne Anderson#25 Julius Wood
RCB#8 JuJu Brents#24 Marcellas Dial Jr.
NB#3 Chris Johnson#35 Reese Taylor
Special teams
PK#31 Zane Gonzalez
P#48 Bradley Pinion
H#48 Bradley Pinion
PR#6 Malik Washington#21 Kevin Coleman Jr.
KR#5 Jaylen Wright#6 Malik Washington#21 Kevin Coleman Jr.
LS#46 Tucker Addington

2026 schedule and lineups

WkOpponentResult / kickoffLineups
1at RaidersL 13–27Lineups
2at 49ersL 13–35Lineups
3vs ChiefsL 10–24Lineups
4at VikingsL 10–15Lineups
5vs BengalsL 24–31Lineups
7at JetsW 28–25Lineups
8vs PatriotsL 19–24Lineups
9vs LionsSun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ETLineups
10at ColtsSun, Nov 15, 1:00 PM ETLineups
11at BillsSun, Nov 22, 1:00 PM ETLineups
12vs JetsSun, Nov 29, 1:00 PM ETLineups
13at BroncosSun, Dec 6, 4:05 PM ETLineups
14vs BearsSun, Dec 13, 1:00 PM ETLineups
15at PackersSun, Dec 20, 1:00 PM ETLineups
16vs ChargersSun, Dec 27, 1:00 PM ETLineups
17vs BillsSun, Jan 3, 1:00 PM ETLineups
18at PatriotsSun, Jan 10, 1:00 PM ETLineups

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