The 2024 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer, and it’s full steam ahead for the Miami Dolphins. Everyone is trying to predict what will happen in mock draft season, including which direction the Dolphins could go in. Additionally, Tua Tagovailoa‘s contract situation is still in flux.
Miami Dolphins News Today
There is a frenzy of recent mock drafts that have the Dolphins trying to strengthen the offense, plus, an update on Tagovailoa and his contract situation. All of that and more in today’s Dolphins news!
Update on Tua Tagovailoa’s Potential Extension
With Tagovailoa as one of two front-line quarterbacks from the 2020 draft class to still not earn a new contract, it’s obviously something to watch. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler discussed the situation further on Sunday’s SportsCenter and provided his view on the matter.
“This might be the path of least resistance to get something done because the Dolphins have long considered him a long-term option, but they wanted to see him get healthy,” said Fowler. “Well, he played a full 17 games last year, 11 wins, 4,600-plus passing yards.
“He’s in a good spot. This is a deal that certainly will be at the high caliber of money but might not be in that $55 million range of the Joe Burrows and the Justin Herberts,” said Fowler.
“So, maybe that makes it easier to do. The Dolphins have scaled back their spending big time this offseason in part because they want to pay this guy. It just depends on if they can find a sweet spot on the money,” said Fowler.
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Tony Catalina’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Dolphins Get Much-Needed OL Help
The Dolphins have several needs, but in Tony Catalina’s most recent mock draft, he had them improving their offensive line in the first round with Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson as the 21st overall pick. “The standout Oregon Duck helps solidify the interior of the Dolphins’ offensive line,” said Catalina.
In addition to that, Miami made one more selection in the top three rounds, fortifying the unit further.
READ MORE: Tony Catalina’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft
PFN Consensus 2024 NFL Mock Draft (7 Rounds): Dolphins Add Versatile OL
In another mock draft by PFN’s consensus, the Dolphins spent six picks equally on both sides of the ball, adding three offensive players and three defensive. In Round 1, though, they added Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton, one of the most versatile players in the draft. He’s able to play tackle, guard, or center.
Some other players who received consideration for No. 21 overall were Brian Thomas Jr., Byron Murphy II, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jared Verse, Johnny Newton, Amarius Mims, and Troy Fautanu.
READ MORE: PFN Consensus 2024 NFL Mock Draft
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