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Dolphins 2 deep depth chart prediction

By Brian Miller

Oct 18, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) and defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Dolphins won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) and defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Dolphins won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) celebrates after a sack against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) celebrates after a sack against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive line

Cameron Wake is returning to the Dolphins after a torn Achilles in 2015. Through most of the off-season, Wake has been slower than last year which is expected during his recovery. Entering the 2016 off-season there was a lot of speculation about Wake’s future but it was Olivier Vernon who was left to the free agent market.

The Dolphins replaced Vernon with Mario Williams who fits well into the Dolphins scheme. Miami will employ a 4-3 defense again this season due to the personnel they have on the team. While there isn’t expected to be a lot of competition at the top of the defensive line, most will be at the bottom, there should be a definitive depth chart as training camp proceeds.

LDE – Cameron Wake, Andre Branch

LDT – Ndamukong Suh, Chris Jones

RDT – Earl Mitchell, Jordan Phillips

RDE – Mario Williams, Jason Jones

Don’t be surprised if Phillips opens ahead of Mitchell or if Chris Jones doesn’t open ahead of both of them.

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