From a real-world NFL perspective, the Miami Dolphins might be borderline-unwatchable this season. However, from a fantasy perspective, there are definitely pieces worth rostering.
We know about De'Von Achane and the upside Malik Willis brings as a dual-threat quarterback, but there are a lot of other storylines and questions worth monitoring.
Think of this as your one-stop shop for all things fantasy-related throughout Dolphins training camp and preseason.
Note: This story will be updated regularly throughout the Miami Dolphins' training camp and preseason.
Latest fantasy football updates for the Dolphins: News, injuries and position battles
Caleb Douglas has emerged as true factor in pass game -- 8/12
Head coach Jeff Hafley said Douglas has been "one of our most consistent guys". ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques also noted that the rookie has been listed as a starter on the team's first depth chart.
Chris Bell continues to make strides in return from torn ACL -- 8/7
Hafley hopes Bell can play during the preseason, as it would be valauble reps for the rookie. Bell has started cutting, running, accelerating and decelerating. Miami has him listed as "day-to-day" and should be active for them this season. He's someone worth keeping an eye and could be an in-season waiver addition.
Malik Willis 'seizing control' of Dolphins' QB1 job? -- 8/5
Willis isn't exactly competing to start, considering the Dolphins signed him to a three-year, $67.5 million contract in March. Nevertheless, he's doing all the right things, getting more comfortable with his surroundings and gradually improving, as the Locked on Dolphins podcast highlighted.
It's encouraging to see Willis, who has minimal experience as "the guy," settling into his new elevated role. Slowly but surely, the dual-threat signal-caller is taking command of the huddle, making him an interesting late-round QB target in fantasy drafts this summer.
Malik Washington emerging as Malik Willis' go-to WR? -- 8/4
Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said Willis is "very confident in how [Washington's] coming out of breaks right now." The mutual trust between the QB and pass-catcher has been evident thus far.
Whether or not the Malik-to-Malik connection proves fruitful for fantasy managers remains to be seen, if not highly unlikely. It appears Willis is developing a favorite receiver, though.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler notices Greg Dulcich's budding 'chemistry' with Malik Willis -- 8/4
Dulcich and Willis hit it off in the spring and have continued building their rapport in camp. Fowler even said it "wouldn't shock him" if the veteran TE "flirts with the team lead in catches."
Miami almost instantly leaned on Dulcich after promoting him from the practice squad in response to Darren Waller's pec injury in 2025. The former UCLA standout recorded 40-plus receiving yards and/or a touchdown in four of his last five games. There are worse TE2 options, particularly with Willis now a part of the equation.
Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley speaks highly of Ollie Gordon -- 8/2
Hafley challenged Gordon to "compete to be an every-down back" and expressed belief in the player.
Call it coachspeak if you want, but that's quite a ringing endorsement, especially with highly-paid star back De'Von Achane on the roster. Coming off an inefficient rookie campaign, Gordon will ostensibly have ample opportunities to beat out Jaylen Wright for RB2 duties at the very least.
Caleb Douglas taking advantage of opportunity -- 8/2
Head coach Jeff Hafley has been impressed with the rookie's ability to make contested catches, calling it the number one thing he wanted to see out of Douglas. Hafley also said Douglas has "a ways to go," but the several contested catches are adding up and fantasy managers should be taking notice.
Malik Willis has rough day at the office -- 7/30
Willis "wasn't overly impressive," per Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The signal-caller threw an interception and had a second pass picked off, but it may have gone down as a sack instead. On the bright side, there was a 25-yard completion to Washington on a play-action pass during 11-on-11 drills.
Growing pains are expected and will certainly be part of the process for Willis as a thrower. His rushing ability makes him an intriguing QB2, nonetheless.
Malik Washington looks like the current favorite to be Malik Willis' WR1 -- 7/20
Chris Oliver of DolphinsTalk agrees with many other plugged-in Dolphins sources. Washington is entering his third season and, if any Dolphins receiver has a leg up, it's him. Washington enters camp with the most momentum of the group.
Wide receiver, wide receiver, and wide receiver. Not a soul knows how the depth chart is going to shake out, and that's the area fantasy managers will be eyeing most.
Chris Bell placed on the active/non-football injury list -- 7/21
While Malik Washington is the favorite to lead the wide receiver group, the long-term play still appears to be rookie Chris Bell, who continues his comeback from an ACL tear suffered in his final collegiate season. To begin training camp, the Dolphins placed Bell on the active/non-football injury list, and he'll continue his rehab.
Actionable Dolphins fantasy football takeaways during training camp and preseason
Assessing the chemistry between Willis and his wide receivers will be paramount, but one of the sneakier storylines we'll be watching is that of tight end Greg Dulcich, who is a sleeper that may end up being startable at some points this season. The Dolphins will need to score a lot of points, and Dulcich has flashed in the past.
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