Position battles to watch – The Splash Zone 5/6/26

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Position battles to watch – The Splash Zone 5/6/26

Position battles to watch – The Splash Zone 5/6/26

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Position battles to watch – The Splash Zone 5/6/26

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Summer is heating up for the Miami Dolphins, and so are the position battles. With a roster full of fresh faces and new head coach Jeff Hafley preaching competition, training camp is shaping up to be a must-watch. Let's dive into the key spots where players will be fighting for their place on the field.

First up, the cornerback room is packed with talent. After drafting Chris Johnson in the first round two weeks ago, he looks poised to be a top contender. But with so many bodies vying for snaps, the pecking order is far from settled. Who will emerge as the go-to guys in the secondary?

Over at linebacker, the Dolphins added two rookies—Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis—even though it wasn't a top priority. Rodriguez has the best shot at stealing a starting role if he can outplay veteran Tyrel Dodson. This Texas Tech reunion could shake up the depth chart in a big way.

At quarterback, Malik Willis was brought in to start, and while he hasn't been officially named QB1, it would take a monumental upset for Quinn Ewers to beat him out. Still, competition is competition, and Hafley wants every spot earned.

Beyond the battles, the Dolphins are facing a brutal 2026 schedule—ranked the second-hardest in the NFL based on last season's results. But that's not the whole story; tough games build tough teams. Meanwhile, Hafley's offseason focus on being an all-around head coach is already paying off, thanks to his smart coordinator hires.

Don't forget the extra perk from the 2026 NFL Draft—one pick is already proving to be a gift that keeps on giving this summer. And for a deeper look at how the Dolphins and Cowboys pulled off their draft day trade, keep reading below.

Whether you're tracking the cornerback competition or the linebacker showdown, one thing's clear: the Dolphins are building for something special, and every snap this summer matters. Gear up for the excitement—your next game day outfit might just be the one they wear on the field.

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