Miami Dolphins finally issue jersey numbers for rookies and vets
By Brian Miller
The Miami Dolphins have two jerseys retired in the next 10 numbers on the roster. Dan Marino’s 13 and Bob Griese’s 12.
This year the Dolphins have said good-bye to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick but all of the available numbers from 10 to 19 have been assigned to players. Can they make the roster and keep them?
Jacoby Brissett will take on Fitzpatrick’s number 14 and he has a bit to live up to. Fitzpatrick quickly became a fan favorite for his youthful and playful exuberance but Brissett is a capable back-up for Tua Tagovailoa.
Jaelan Phillips is the first defensive end for the Dolphins to wear number 15. New league rules allow defenders to wear higher numbers and Phillips will retain his college number. Last year, Bowden wore number 15.
Robert Foster was added in free agency and will be a part of a competitive WR camp. He will wear number 16. Last year, 16 was given to Antonio Callaway who didn’t last too long with the Dolphins.
Jaylen Waddle will keep his number 17 jersey and we looked at the history of that number here.
Miami’s roster now looks like that from 10 to 19 provided they keep their roster spots.
10 – Malcolm Perry
11 – DeVante Parker
14 – Jacoby Brissett
15 – Jaelan Phillips
16 – Robert Foster
17 – Jaylen Waddle
18 – Preston Williams
19 – Jakeem Grant