Editor’s note: This is Part 6 of 10 in Joe Schad’sMiami Dolphins summer series Q&A
MIAMI GARDENS ― The Miami Dolphins have not won a playoff game since December of 2000.
But in September they’ll begin a new era.
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis all come to South Florida from Green Bay.
Miami hopes to build around running back De’Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer, linebacker Jordyn Brooks and a handful of youngsters like Kadyn Proctor, Kenneth Grant, Chris Johnson, Patrick Paul and Jacob Rodriguez.
Miami Dolphins Q&A series: 10 questions shaping 2026 answered by Joe Schad. 6th up: Will Dolphins offensive line be good?
Part 6 of 10: Miami Dolphins‘ 2026 Q&A with Joe Schad
The Question: Will the Dolphins’ offensive line be good?
The answer: For years, the Dolphins’ offensive line has not been good enough.
For years, the Dolphins’ offensive line has held the team back.
For years, the Dolphins have missed on offensive line draft picks and free-agent signings.
Could the Dolphins’ 2026 offensive line actually be ― good?
Well, yeah, sure ― if everything breaks right.
Miami has invested in its current offensive line. Consider: Left tackle Patrick Paul (Round 2); left guard Kadyn Proctor (Round 1); center Aaron Brewer (free agency, All Pro); right guard Jonah Savaiinaea (Round 2); right tackle Austin Jackson (Round 1).
The pedigree is present.
Miami Dolphins have invested in offensive line
Former offensive coordinator Frank Smith and former offensive line coach Butch Barry seemed to do a fairly good job. The returning linemen will at least be working in a similar scheme. And players say the new coaches are taking a similar coaching approach.
Left tackle Patrick Paul was 13th in the NFL in pass block efficiency among tackles as graded by Pro Football Focus last season. He has the potential to be a dominating player.
Left guard Kadyn Proctor has to make a transition from college tackle. Most NFL offensive line coaches believe if you can be play tackle well, you can play guard well.
Center Aaron Brewer is one of the best in the NFL. He’s athletic and a team leader.
Right guard Jonah Savaiinaea is more comfortable back on the right side. He played poorly at left guard as a rookie. Jonah was 59th among NFL guards in PFF pass block efficiency and led all NFL guards with 45 pressures allowed.
Right tackle Austin Jackson is an athletic, above-average right tackle. When healthy. If Jackson were to miss time, Miami could be in trouble.
Miami Dolphins needs offensive line improvement
PFF graded the Dolphins’ offensive line as 29th at the end of last season, 15th in 2024, 9th in 2023, 22nd in 2022, 32nd in 2021 and 28th in 2020.
A realistic goal for the Dolphins’ 2026 offensive line? Top half of the league ― Top 16.
If healthy, Miami could be very sound at left tackle, left guard and center.
Savaiinaea at right guard and Jackson’s health at right tackle are concerns. And, of course, depth is always an offensive line concern.
Can Miami’s offensive line be good in 2026?
Yes ― if Patrick Paul, Kadyn Proctor, Aaron Brewer and Austin Jackson stay healthy. And yes ― if Savaiinaea can make massive improvement in Year 2.
Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe’s free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.
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