The Dolphins are expected to sign or acquire a defensive tackle if the club determines none of its backup internal options are prepared to contribute in 2017, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
At present, the Dolphins boast rookies Davon Godchaux and Vincent Taylor behind starters Ndamukong Suh and Jordan Phillips, but reports earlier this year indicated the team doesn’t believe either 2017 draft choice is ready to play a large role during the upcoming season. Miami’s search for a rotational defensive tackle dates back to before the draft, though, as the club inquired on both Dontari Poe and Johnathan Hankins during the free agent period (both of whom would have been overqualified reserves).
Free agent options for Miami include Roy Miller, Sen’Derrick Marks, Dan Williams, and former Dolphin Paul Soliai, reports Jackson. Miller, notably, worked out for the Dolphins last week, but hasn’t yet agreed to a deal. Speculatively, other interior defenders of note that could interest Miami include Jared Odrick, Arthur Jones, and Vance Walker.
Trade candidates are more speculative, of course, but I recently examined defenders that could be available when assessing how the Saints could replace Nick Fairley, and many of those same players could be on Miami’s radar. Arik Armstead (49ers), Vinny Curry (Eagles), Carl Davis (Ravens), Steve McLendon (Jets), and Sheldon Richardson (Jets) comprise a list of defensive tackles who could conceivably be shopped.
How about the fins take Sheldon Richardson?
Daniel McCullers available from the Steelers for a 6th round pick