The 2025 Miami Dolphins Have An Edge To Them

The 2025 Miami Dolphins Have An Edge To Them

The Miami Dolphins are heading into the 2025 season with something different — an edge. Not just in attitude, but a literal edge! Few teams in the league can say their deepest position is one of the most important in football: edge rusher. With the recent addition of four-time Pro Bowler Matt Judon, Miami has taken an already talented group and turned it into a potential nightmare for opposing quarterbacks.

Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver seems determined to make life miserable for every signal-caller the Dolphins face. His philosophy is clear: apply relentless pressure and dictate the game. With Judon joining a room that already boasts Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb, and emerging talent Chop Robinson, Weaver has the tools to unleash chaos.

If health holds, this unit could lead the NFL in sacks — and more importantly, force turnovers that change games.

But the edge doesn’t stop there. Units like the cornerback room are showing some edge as well. While the group is not filled with big names, they are all hungry and fighting to earn a starting role. Even Jack Jones, a veteran who is virtually guaranteed a roster spot, has shown humility and a commitment to improvement.

After being torched by Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown during joint practices last week, Jones didn’t make excuses. Instead, he admitted it made him better. That mindset helps set the tone for a group that knows nothing will be handed to them.

Special Teams has also brought an edge this preseason. The return game, in particular, has been electric. Miami averaged 11.2 yards per return against the Detroit Lions and an impressive 17.5 yards against the Chicago Bears. That kind of production flips field position, adds energy to the sideline, and shows just how determined this g roup is to make an impact in all three phases of the game.

Beyond the defense and special teams, Miami’s offense has adopted a new kin

d of edge — a physical one. Head coach Mike McDaniel’s offseason mission was clear: build a tougher, more balanced unit. That means improving the offensive line and establishing a legitimate ground game. Through two preseason games, we’ve already seen flashes of what this commitment looks like: linemen creating running lanes and backs hitting holes with purpose. It’s a stark contrast from previous seasons when the Dolphins often struggled to impose their will in the trenches.

While it is early, this team’s 2025 identity is slowly taking shape. They’re humble. They’re hungry. And they seem to be holding each other accountable. If Miami keeps this edge — both in talent and mentality — 2025 could be the year the Dolphins make serious noise in the AFC.