The Miami Dolphins finished the season with glaring issues, particularly up front. They ranked 32nd in running back stuff rate, and 31st in short-yardage conversion rate. Since 2019, they’ve also led the NFL in holding penalties. This paints a clear picture: the Dolphins’ offensive line isn’t just a weakness—it’s a crisis.
Football analyst Warren Sharp took a closer look at the Dolphins’ 2024 film and confirmed just how fragile the offense is, especially when key left tackle Terron Armstead is missing. With Armstead, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa posted a passer rating of 106.8. Without him, that number dropped significantly to 92.7.
Ironically, while the offense struggled, the defense held strong. The Dolphins were the league’s best team at limiting opponents’ rushing yards before contact. So, naturally, one might assume head coach Mike McDaniel could lean on that defense heading into the offseason. But now, that very defense may be taking a major hit.
Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey—seven-time Pro Bowler and centerpiece of the secondary—is reportedly on the trading block. According to NFL insiders, both the team and Ramsey are open to exploring trade options. Complicating things further, the Dolphins already paid him a $4 million roster bonus, meaning any acquiring team would assume only $21.1 million of his $25.1 million guaranteed salary for 2025.
The #Dolphins and seven-time Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey are mutually set to explore trade options and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he played elsewhere in 2025, per me and @TomPelissero.
Miami and Ramsey, due $25.1M fully guaranteed this season, could be parting ways. pic.twitter.com/rfbNDcNL6m
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2025
The situation adds urgency, with the NFL Draft just days away. If Miami wants to recoup any draft capital for Ramsey, they’ll need to finalize a deal fast. Letting him go would mean losing their defensive leader, with Kader Kohou entering a contract year and unproven options like Cam Smith and Storm Duck waiting in the wings. What was once considered a solid Super Bowl window is now showing signs of cracking.
And just when it couldn’t get worse, the team faces another headache—this one involving their top offensive weapon, Tyreek Hill.
Police responded to Hill’s condominium recently following reports of a domestic dispute. His wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro Hill, filed for divorce the very next day, citing an “irretrievably broken” relationship. The argument reportedly began during a therapy session and escalated when Hill became upset about his parenting involvement. He allegedly picked up their child and walked around the apartment, at one point heading toward a high-rise balcony. Police confirmed no one was harmed, and no arrests or charges were filed. The Dolphins released a brief statement acknowledging the incident but declined further comment.
This is just the latest incident involving Hill in recent months. His house caught fire, a legal case accused him of injuring a social media influencer, and he had a pregame confrontation with law enforcement earlier in the season. All of this, while carrying a $90 million contract and being expected to lead an offense that lacks a reliable offensive line.
Now, head coach Mike McDaniel finds himself facing multiple issues: an offensive line in disarray, a quarterback with a concerning injury history, a key defensive player possibly on his way out, and a superstar receiver surrounded by off-field controversies. The Dolphins’ offseason isn’t just turbulent—it’s become an identity crisis.