Dolphins Depth Chart 2026
Week 5 chart, as of 2026-10-06, from the team's official submission. Starters first, then the backups in order. Rebuilt every Tuesday. Just the 22 who take the field: Dolphins starting lineup.
| Pos | Starter | Second | Third | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||||
| QB |  Malik Willis | Kyle McCord | Brady Cook | |
| RB | Jaylen Wright | Carlos Washington Jr. | De'Von AchaneIR | |
| FB | — | — | ||
| WR | Caleb Douglas | Chris Bell | Kevin Coleman Jr., Jalen Tolbert, Ryan Miller | |
| TE | Will Kacmarek | Seydou Traore | Justin Joly, Cole TurnerIR | |
| LT | Chukwuebuka Godrick | — | ||
| LG | Jarrett Kingston | — | ||
| C | Andrew Meyer | — | ||
| RG | Caedan Wallace | DJ Campbell | ||
| RT | Caedan Wallace | Chukwuebuka Godrick | ||
| Defense | ||||
| LDE | Malik Herring | Rodney McGraw | ||
| LDT | Kenneth GrantIR | Mazi Smith | ||
| RDT | Zeek Biggers | Rene Konga | ||
| RDE |  Josh Uche | Robert Beal Jr. | Andre Jones Jr. | |
| SLB | Trey MooreIR | — | ||
| MLB | Jackson Woodard | — | ||
| WLB | Shaka Heyward | Ronnie Harrison Jr.IR | ||
| LCB | Jaylin Simpson | Darrell Baker Jr.OUT | ||
| RCB | JBJuJu Brents | Marcellas Dial Jr. | Storm DuckOUT | |
| NB | Reese TaylorOUT | — | ||
| FS | Julius Wood | — | ||
| SS | Dante Trader Jr. | Kyle LouisIR | ||
| Special Teams | ||||
| K | — | — | ||
| P | — | — | ||
| LS | — | — | ||
| H | — | — | ||
| KR | Jaylen Wright | — | ||
| PR | Kevin Coleman Jr. | — | ||
In the base three-receiver set the first three receivers all start. OUT and IR tags come from the injury report as of 2026-10-08.
What changed since Week 4
1 new starter on the Week 5 chart.
- RB: Ollie Gordon II is listed first, ahead of last week's starter Jaylen Wright.
Dolphins offense
Malik Willis starts at quarterback for the Dolphins, with Kyle McCord behind him. Ollie Gordon II is the lead back; Jaylen Wright is next. The three receivers listed first are Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell. Greg Dulcich is the starting tight end. The offensive line, left tackle to right tackle: Patrick Paul, Kadyn Proctor, Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiinaea, Austin Jackson.
Dolphins defense
The Dolphins defensive front starts Chop Robinson, Jordan Phillips, Zach Sieler and Josh Uche. The linebackers listed first are Willie Gay Jr., Jacob Rodriguez and Jordyn Brooks. Jason Marshall Jr. and JuJu Brents are the starting cornerbacks, with Chris Johnson in the slot. Zayne Anderson and Michael Taaffe start at safety.
Out or on injured reserve as of 2026-10-08: Cole Turner (IR, eligible back 2027-02-15); De'Von Achane (IR, knee - acl, eligible back 2027-02-15); Kenneth Grant (IR, toe, eligible back 2026-10-11); Kyle Louis (IR, knee, eligible back 2026-10-25); Ronnie Harrison Jr. (IR, hamstring, eligible back 2026-10-25); Trey Moore (IR, ankle, eligible back 2026-10-11); Darrell Baker Jr. (OUT); Reese Taylor (OUT, quadriceps); Storm Duck (OUT, knee).
Who is the Dolphins starting quarterback?
Malik Willis is the Dolphins starting quarterback on the Week 5 depth chart.
Who is the Dolphins backup quarterback?
Kyle McCord is the backup, listed second behind Malik Willis, with Brady Cook third.
Who are the Dolphins starting running back and receivers?
Ollie Gordon II is the lead running back; Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell are the top receivers; Greg Dulcich starts at tight end.
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