The Miami Dolphins are facing a quiet challenge this offseason, and it's one that might feel all too familiar for fans watching the safety position. As the team moves deeper into May, the free agent market for safeties has grown thin, leaving Miami with limited options to address one of its biggest needs.

General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has been clear: the Dolphins aren't planning any major splashes in free agency this summer. While they'll certainly sign their rookies, the rest of the offseason activity will be light. Sullivan has hinted at possible depth signings, but big moves? Unlikely. That's a tough pill to swallow when you look at the safety room, which is crying out for established depth.

The free agent safety market is looking bleak, especially for a team like Miami that values youth and versatility. The available names—Donovan Wilson, Jimmie Ward, Xavier Woods, Rayshawn Jenkins, Deon Bush, Ashtyn Davis, Jordan Poyer, Marcus Maye, and Jabrill Peppers—are all 30 or older this season. That's a red flag for a Dolphins squad that has already had its share of struggles with older safeties. Davis was a frustrating starter last year, Poyer's leadership fell short the season before, and Maye was cut midseason in 2024.

So, what's left for Miami? Patience might be the play here. The Dolphins could wait until the end of August, when roster cuts across the league flood the market with fresh names. Waivers are looking like their best bet, and Sullivan hasn't hidden the team's focus on being aggressive there to churn the roster. With free agency offering few viable options, don't be surprised if Miami's next safety addition comes from a waiver wire claim rather than a veteran signing.