Full-scale rebuild under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley (both from Green Bay). Released Tua Tagovailoa (post-June 1, ~$42.9M dead money), Tyreek Hill (failed physical), Bradley Chubb, James Daniels, Liam Eichenberg, and Jason Sanders.
| Round 1 | #11, #30 (from Broncos) |
| Round 2 | #43 |
| Round 3 | #75, #87 (from Eagles), #90 (from Texans), #94 (from Broncos) |
| Round 4 | #130 (from Broncos) |
| Round 5 | #151 |
| Round 7 | #227, #238 (from Chargers) |
Acquired 3rd-round pick (No. 87) from Eagles via Jaelan Phillips trade; Acquired 3rd-round pick (No. 90) from Chargers via Titans/Jets; Traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to Jets for 7th-round pick (No. 238); Traded own 6th-round pick (No. 192) to Panthers Traded WR Jaylen Waddle and 4th (#111) to Broncos for 1st (#30), 3rd (#94), 4th (#130).
Critical Needs
The secondary is decimated.
Guard play was historically bad in 2025.
Traded Jaylen Waddle to Denver for draft capital including 1st-round pick (#30).
Traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to Jets for only a 7th-round pick.
Important Needs
Traded Jaelan Phillips to Eagles at midseason.
Traded Jonnu Smith (2024), Darren Waller likely retired.
Depth Needs
Patrick Paul is blossoming into an elite LT.
Jordyn Brooks is the anchor at off-ball LB and is an extension candidate.
- Released Tua Tagovailoa (post-June 1 designation) — signed Malik Willis on 3-year/$67.5M deal, QB addressed for now
- Released Tyreek Hill (failed physical, ACL) — WR need becomes critical, only Waddle remains as proven receiver
- Released Bradley Chubb (post-June 1 designation) — EDGE need elevated, signed Josh Uche and David Ojabo as replacements
- Traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to Jets for 7th-round pick — S need becomes critical, no proven starter on roster
- Lost CB Kader Kohou to Chiefs — CB need worsens in already-depleted secondary
New HC Jeff Hafley comes from Green Bay where he was DC — expect a defense modeled on the Packers' system, making versatile safeties critical (Hafley's defense leaned heavily on safety play). Full scheme analysis →
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