NFL roster cuts 2021: Final 53-man roster, depth chart for the Dolphins

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa looks to prove why he's the guy for the Miami Dolphins.

The Miami Dolphins came within arm's reach of making the playoffs last season. Brian Flores and company are hoping to get over the hump in 2021. The Miami Dolphins have been going through a massive rebuild.

The Miami Dolphins head coach told reporters that Tua Tagoailoa is the starter in 2021. That statement has silenced all Deshaun Watson trade rumors for now. The former Alabama quarterback enters the upcoming season with a lot to prove to himself and the Dolphins fan base.

Miami opens their season against division rival New England Patriots. Two former Alabama quarterbacks will go head-to-head when Mac Jones welcomes Tua Tagovailoa to Foxboro.

With the Week 1 matchup against New England being a week away, let's take a look at the Miami Dolphins 53-man roster and depth chart.

2021-22 Miami Dolphins 53-Man Roster

Miami Dolphins HC Brian Flores has his team ahead of schedule for their rebuild.

Miami Dolphins Offense

Quarterbacks (2): Tua Tagovailoa, Jacoby Brissett

Running Backs (3): Myles Gaskin, Malcolm Brown, Salvon Ahmed

Wide Receivers (7): DeVante Parker, Jaylen Waddle, Albert Wilson, Preston Williams, Jakeem Grant Sr., Mack Hollins, Will Fuller

Tight Ends (5): Mike Gesicki, Adam Shaheen, Durham Smythe, Hunter Long, Cethan Carter

Offensive Linemen (9): Austin Jackson, Solomon Kindley, Michael Deiter, Robert Hunt, Jesse Davis, Liam Eichenberg, Greg Mancz, Greg Little, Robert Jones

Miami Dolphins Defense/Special Teams

Defensive Linemen (6): Christian Wilkins, Emmanuel Ogbah, Raekwon Davis, Adam Butler, John Jenkins, Zach Sieler

Linebackers (7): Jerome Baker, Elandon Roberts, Andrew Can Ginkel, Jaelan Phillips, Sam Eguavoen, Brennan Scarlett, Duke Riley

Cornerbacks (7): Xavien Howard, Byron Jones, Justin Coleman, Noah Igbinoghene, Nik Needham, Trill Williams, Jamal Perry

Safeties (5): Eric Rowe, Jason McCourty, Brandon Jones, Jevon Holland, Clayton Fejedelem

Special Teams (3): Jason Sanders, Michael Palardy, Blake Ferguson

2021-22 Miami Dolphins Depth Chart

Miami Dolphins have high expectations for WR Jaylen Waddle this season.

Miami Dolphins Offensive Depth Chart

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
Quarterback	Tua Tagovailoa	Jacoby Brissett
Running Back	Myles Gaskin	Malcolm Brown	Salvon Ahmed
Wide Receiver	DeVante Parker	Albert Wilson	Mack Hollins
Wide Receiver	William Fuller V	Preston Williams	Lynn Bowden Jr.
Wide Receiver	Jaylen Waddle	Jakeem Grant Sr.	Allen Hurns
Tight End	Mike Gesicki	Adam Shaheen	Hunter Long	Durham Smythe
Left Tackle	Austin Jackson	Greg Little	Larnel Coleman
Left Guard	Liam Eichenberg	Solomon Kindley
Center	Michael Deiter	Greg Mancz
Right Guard	Robert Hunt	Robert Jones
Right Tackle	Jesse Davis

Miami Dolphins Defensive/Special Teams Depth Chart

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
Left Defensive End	Emmanuel Ogbah	Adam Butler
Nose Tackle	Raekwon Davis	John Jenkins
Right Defensive End	Christian Wilkins	Zach Sieler
Weakside Linebacker	Andrew Van Ginkel	Jaelan Phillips
Left Inside Linebacker	Elandon Roberts	Sam Eguavoen	Vince Biegel
Right Inside Linebacker	Jerome Baker
Strongside Linebacker	Brennan Scarlett	Duke Riley
Left Cornerback	Xavien Howard	Noah Igbinoghene	Elijah Campbell	Jaytlin Askew
Strong Safety	Eric Rowe	Brandon Jones	Clayton Fejedelem
Free Safety	Jason McCourty	Jevon Holland
Right Cornerback	Byron Jones	Justin Coleman	Nik Needham	Trill Williams
Place Kicker	Jason Sanders
Punter/Holder	Michael Palardy
Long Snapper	Blake Ferguson

Like Daniel Jones, Tua Tagovailoa got a ton of upgrades at the wide receiver position. The Dolphins added Will Fuller V through free agency and drafted former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Tua has no excuses now and will need to show up in 2021 if he wants to remain the starter for Miami.

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