Miami Dolphins’ rookie progress comes with a catch: Chris Johnson covers, Kadyn Proctor waits
PFF’s Week 8 report highlights promising coverage from Chris Johnson, run-defense concerns and an injury interruption for Kadyn Proctor.

PFF’s Week 8 report highlights promising coverage from Chris Johnson, run-defense concerns and an injury interruption for Kadyn Proctor.

Johnson has been one of the many rookies who have played for Miami this season

Both Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson, both first-round picks, are already making an immediate impact on Miami's roster

Moore has registered 13 tackles and five pass breakups for the Fighting Irish this season

Miami’s bye did not reduce the importance of its rookie class. The Dolphins have relied heavily on first-year players, and two of them rank among the league’s

During the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins made 13 selections. However, despite not being the first player selected by the Dolphins, perhaps cornerback Chris Johnson, whom the team selected with the No. 27 pick, carries the highest expectations among the team’s rookies.Unlike offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor, who will likely be allowed to develop before […] The post Dolphins Rookie Called Out for OTA Performance: ‘He’s Got Plenty to Learn’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Following the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins’ top priority was securing De’Von Achane’s status with the team moving forward. The team did just that, signing him to a four-year extension that will put him under contract with the team through the 2030 season.Achane had previously been the only member of the Dolphins to be […] The post Dolphins Predicted to Pursue Vikings Free Agent After De’Von Achane Extension appeared first on HEAVY.

Miami’s new leadership is not behaving like a team one move away. The draft class made that clear.

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Miami Dolphins added 13 new rookies to the roster. But how did new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan navigate the draft in his first year in the position with so much draft capital? He provided some insight about the club’s strategy for the draft on Saturday […] The post Dolphins GM breaks down 2026 NFL Draft strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Dolphins traded up from the No. 30 overall pick to No. 27 in a deal with the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. With that 27th overall pick, the Dolphins selected San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. ESPN host Mike Greenberg had no idea…

Grading the pick: The Miami Dolphins draft CB Chris Johnson at No. 27 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft A to Z Sports

The Miami Dolphins are being proactive in this year’s NFL draft. They stayed put at 12, taking a chance at offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor. Now, Miami is looking to take another swing by trading up with the San Francisco 49ers. “It’s No. 30 and 90 to SF in exchange for 27 and 138 to #Dolphins,” […] The post Dolphins trade up with 49ers after Kadyn Proctor swing at No. 12 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Kansas City Chiefs are waiting out the calm before the storm of the 2026 NFL Draft.They are slated to make two selections during the first round on Thursday night. Teams and fans alike are happy for mock draft season to be over and see how the real thing actually plays out.Until then, Matt Miller […] The post Chiefs’ Final Mock Draft Reveals Notable Rashee Rice Tidbit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The excitement surrounding the Dallas Cowboys and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is intensifying as we approach the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick has expressed strong support for Mel Kiper Jr.’s projection that the Cowboys should trade up from the 12th to the 6th overall pick to select the talented defensive prospect. This […] The post Cowboys make trade with Browns in NFL.com mock draft, but not for No. 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Another blockbuster trade is off the table for the Dallas Cowboys heading into the 2026 NFL draft, but all is not lost. The post Cowboys Lose Out on Major Trade After Dexter Lawrence News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As we get closer and closer to the 2026 NFL Draft (which begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23), we also start to strain the bucket of ideas regarding different types of mock drafts. Once we get past the all-trade versions, which are interesting exercises in and of themselves, and ...

Chris Johnson is the projected fix for a Green Bay Packers secondary that can no longer ignore its depth and stability issues.
