UPDATED Miami Dolphins Cut Candidates After Mandatory Minicamp Ft. Tut Atwell & Storm Duck

🚨 DOLPHINS CUT LIST LEAKED? FORMER STARTERS AND BIG-NAME ADDITIONS ALREADY FIGHTING FOR THEIR JOBS AFTER MINICAMP 🚨

UPDATED Miami Dolphins Cut Candidates After Mandatory Minicamp Ft. Tut  Atwell & Storm Duck

The Miami Dolphins may be heading toward one of the most brutal roster battles in the NFL, and honestly, several familiar names are suddenly in serious danger. With mandatory minicamp now in the books, coaches finally have a clearer picture of who is standing out and who is quietly falling behind. And according to early reports, some players who once looked safe are now finding themselves on the wrong side of the roster bubble. Injuries, poor performances, and unexpected competition have completely changed the equation, and if things don’t improve quickly, several veterans could be looking for new teams before the regular season even begins.

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One of the biggest names generating concern is cornerback Storm Duck. Just a year ago, many Dolphins fans believed Duck had a real chance to become an important part of the secondary. But now the situation looks dramatically different. Miami aggressively added talent at cornerback, bringing in players like Derell Baker Jr., Alex Austin, Chris Johnson, AJ Green, Miles Battle, and Marco Wilson. Meanwhile, Duck has been sidelined with another injury, and that’s becoming a major problem. Every practice he misses is another opportunity for someone else to pass him on the depth chart. The worst part? It’s not as if Duck has already established himself as a must-keep player. The potential is there, but availability matters in the NFL, and right now he’s falling behind in one of the most crowded position groups on the roster.

And honestly?

The wide receiver battle may be even more shocking.

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When Tutu Atwell first arrived, many fans assumed he would immediately lock down a major role in the offense. Some even projected him as a potential starter. Fast forward a few weeks and the conversation has completely changed. Reports suggest Jaylen Tolbert and Malik Washington have been the most impressive receivers behind the top names, while rookies Kevin Coleman Jr., Caleb Douglas, and Chris Bell continue pushing for roster spots. Suddenly Atwell finds himself buried in a crowded room with very little margin for error. If Miami keeps only five receivers, which many teams around the league prefer to do, Atwell could become one of the most surprising cuts of the entire offseason.

But the drama doesn’t stop there.

Veteran defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. is also feeling the pressure. The Dolphins have invested heavily in defensive back depth, creating fierce competition at nearly every position in the secondary. Johnson brings experience and versatility, but experience only matters if it translates into production. Younger players are fighting for opportunities, and Miami’s coaching staff has made it clear that roster spots will be earned, not handed out.

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That’s what makes this situation so fascinating.

Every year teams talk about competition, but this year feels different for Miami. The Dolphins aren’t simply filling out a roster. They’re trying to build a team capable of competing deep into the playoffs. That means difficult decisions are coming. Former starters could be released. Veterans could lose jobs to rookies. Fan favorites could disappear from the roster overnight.

And honestly?

The next few weeks may determine everything.

Because once training camp begins, every rep matters. Every mistake matters. Every injury matters. And for players like Storm Duck, Tutu Atwell, and Lonnie Johnson Jr., the battle to survive may already be underway.