3 positions the Miami Dolphins still must address after the NFL Draft

2. More safety help is needed for the Miami defense

The Miami Dolphins decided not to pay either of their young safeties in Brandon Jones or DeShon Elliott. Elliott was a guy who seemed like he cared a great deal last year and when he wasn't on the field, the defense was not as good.

The Dolphins did sign 33-year-old Jordan Poyer, which is fine, but that only leaves Jevon Holland and Elijah Campbell left for safeties with experience. The Dolphins did use a sixth-round pick on Patrick McMorris, but how much can he be trusted in Year 1? In today's NFL, you need three safeties for a strong rotation.

If the Dolphins want to show the fanbase that they are really a win-now team, then Justin Simmons is the man to go get. Simmons is 30 years old and more than solid. He had 3 interceptions with two forced fumbles along with 53 solo tackles in 2023. He's the cream of the crop of available safeties, meaning he is also doing to be expensive. Other guys who are still out there as free agents who would be good pickups are Eddie Jackson and Poyer's former teammate Micah Hyde. Both would be affordable options.