The Miami Dolphins have a talented, if unproven, starting offensive line. It's the depth behind those starters that is a problem. This week, Miami will face the Giants, and for those fringe linemen hoping to land a roster spot or trying not to slide down the depth chart, a good game against New York will help their case.
The Dolphins' backups didn't look good against the Commanders in preseason game one, and they will face a tougher defensive front this week. The Dolphins players hoping to make the roster need to give Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan a reason to keep them.
There are only two games left before the final roster cuts are made. That makes this game much more important for several players hoping to stick around.
Miami Dolphins offensive line has a lot to prove once the starting unit sits for the night
Andrew Meyer
Meyer wasn't very good last week, but none of the backups were, except Caedan Wallace. Meyer is in a unique position regarding his roster spot. His chief backup is Jim Bonifas, an undrafted rookie. The Dolphins could cross-train one of the guards to back up Aaron Brewer, and if that happens, Meyer may be out of work. He needs to perform well in the next two games.
Charlie Heck
The Dolphins need more from Austin Jackson's backup. If Jackson gets hurt, and we all know at some point he will, Miami's options are limited to Heck or moving Kadyn Proctor to the outside. That isn't the vision Miami has for the line in 2026.
Heck has to step up and play like a veteran. After just one week, the Dolphins' depth chart changed from Heck to Heck/Wallace. It's notable since Wallace just arrived a little over a week ago.
D.J. Campbell
Should the Dolphins' sixth-round pick be worried about making the team? He might. The Dolphins have seen it go both ways for Campbell so far during camp. He has had good snaps and bad ones. Despite the Dolphins' depth problems, Campbell is still listed as the third guard behind Jonah Savaiinaea.
Campbell shares that role with newcomer Wallace, who is listed as both a guard and tackle, showing up as Austin Jackson and Charlie Heck on the right side. There isn't a lot of proven talent along the line, but Campbell can't afford mistakes, as his draft position isn't high enough to keep him on the roster.
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