Three Miami Dolphins veterans who could quietly make sense to trade — even amid the pressure to win in 2025

EDGE defender Matthew Judon

Judon earned the distinction of being a healthy scratch on Sunday for Miami against the Browns. He's largely been a poor fit for this team and has done little more than create a log-jam for snaps that has created an issue for Miami to get the most out of second-year pass rusher Chop Robinson. Judon's best moment of the season came on an early hustle play against the Colts in Week 1 — an effort that was quickly undone by a running into the punter penalty to extend a drive for Indianapolis in the same game.

Judon has 72 career sacks and signed a one-year contract with Miami this summer. Surely he's got more in the tank than what he's shown thus far in 2025. Maybe a late-round pick swap could come of a move here? There's always interest in pass rushers at the deadline — shoot, the Eagles just brought Brandon Graham out of retirement.

Running back Jaylen Wright

Wright has been a ghost in 2025 but he's also a player that is one year removed from being a fourth-round draft pick. Could, perhaps, a team that had a favorable college scouting report on Wright have interest in potentially putting him into their offensive situation? There is zero doubt that Wright is a physically talented player. Is he a good fit for Miami's outside zone scheme, however? If the answer there is no and someone is going to come knocking for a late-round draft pick, how could Miami say no? They hardly dress him on game days at this point but he's close enough to being picked that there may still be some interest.

NFL teams reportedly interested in running back help at the 2025 NFL trade deadline

• Kansas City Chiefs
• Los Angeles Chargers
• New England Patriots

Wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

Westbrook-Ikhine hasn't been able to really latch on to this offense like I'm sure everyone involved hoped that he would. He's caught seven passes for 42 yards in just short of 200 snaps offensively this season but he has a second year on his contract after signing with Miami in the offseason. With Miami landing a familiar face in Cedrick Wilson Jr. off the Saints' practice squad, the Dolphins have someone familiar with the system who could be used as the big-bodied blocker.

Nick's production is down, but he is a player with multiple years of cheap control and is one season removed from posting a nine-touchdown season as a blocker and vertical threat. There are some wide receiver needy teams. Could this be a cheaper alternative to a big splash for them?