The Miami Dolphins shouldn’t let one recent offensive line mistake stop them from pursuing a new, intriguing opportunity
There’s a compelling new name cleared and available on the free agent market that the Miami Dolphins should consider.
The Miami Dolphins‘ offensive line overhaul has a few key players in new spots.
The overall depth of the unit is one of the ultimate questions for the year ahead. If Miami is guaranteed to have their starting five all season, I’d venture to say it will be one of the better units on the roster. Football, sadly, usually doesn’t work that way. The good news for the Miami Dolphins? There’s a new veteran available for signing in the free agency market. Former Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Brady Christensen is cleared for action after a 2025 Achilles injury. And he’d make a lot of sense for the Dolphins.
Free agent offensive lineman Brady Christensen could be a strong fit with the Miami Dolphins after medical clearance
“I think my ideal situation is to go in and compete. I don’t care about what position I play; I feel comfortable everywhere now. So the ideal situation is just go and compete and find the field again. Being able to play on Sundays is my goal.”
— Free agent offensive lineman Brady Christensen to the Charlotte Observer
The last time the Miami Dolphins signed a veteran free agent offensive lineman coming off of an Achilles tear, things didn’t end well. That was, of course, just last season. Miami added James Daniels on the free agent market via a three-year, $24 million deal and promptly got three snaps out of Daniels in the season-opener. He was, a bit mysteriously, never seen or heard from again.
This would be quite different than the Miami Dolphins’ 2025 James Daniels disaster
The differences between that signing and potentially adding Christensen are plentiful. Daniels was signed to a strong market value, whereas Christensen would, presumably, be a low-dollar signing at this point in time. Miami also tabbed Daniels to be an anchor and an answer along their offensive line. Christensen would be, at this stage, competition for Jonah Savaiinaea at right guard. With his position flexibility, he could also be a valuable insurance policy if Kadyn Proctor needs to kick out to right tackle at some point for his rookie season.
If Christensen wants a guarantee to start, I’m not sure where he’ll be finding one this late in the game. And, accordingly, the Dolphins can dangle the promise of competition and some questionable depth that could offer a fast-track to playing time if injuries hit the unit.
The veteran has played snaps at all five positions along the offensive line throughout the course of his career. And that includes four of five spots since 2022. I’m having a hard time seeing the downside on this one — assuming Christensen is interested.
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