D.J. Fluker is joining the Dolphins. The offense lineman is set to sign with Miami, reports Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald (via Twitter).
Following a four-year stint with the Chargers to start his career, the former first-round pick has bounced around the NFL recently. He spent the 2020 campaign with the Ravens, where he started in eight of his 16 games. He also played in a pair of playoff games for Baltimore, appearing in at least 40-percent of his team’s offensive snaps in those two games.
Fluker has shown plenty of versatility throughout his career, spending time at right tackle, left tackle, and right guard. The 30-year-old’s ability to play multiple positions should provide him with plenty of opportunities for snaps in Miami, even if he isn’t the definitive starter at any one position.
Meanwhile, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald opines (on Twitter) that this signing makes the Dolphins’ chances of selecting a lineman in the first round “even more remote.” The Dolphins haven’t necessarily been busy adding to their offensive line this offseason; they signed veteran Matt Skura and re-signed backup Adam Pankey.
Eh, okay…I’d still trade down or draft Sewell if Pitts is gone. Then take Harris at 18.
Unless Miami gets another offer like San Fran, I don’t see a trade down unless it’s with Denver. They gave up a 1st to get back up to 6 so any trade that doesn’t recoup that would be a negative move considering the eagles trade. Denver can make the move without parting with a first and Miami could still grab an elite playmaker chase/waddle/smith at 9. I’m with you tho, hoping Pitts is available at 6. I would not use 18 on a RB tho. They are well positioned at the top of round 2 to land one of the top 3 backs. Taking paye or parsons at 18 makes more sense if they are available.