He adds a layer of versatility that the safety duo lacked in 2025, and without the temptation of taking an edge rusher, Downs will likely be the best player available. The Dolphins can pair him with the aforementioned Fitzpatrick to create one of the league's best safety duos, or they can trade him and make Downs the face of the next good Miami defense. Doing so with one of the highest-floor players in the class would insulate a defense that just needs to be average to make the playoffs.
Author: Anthony Licciardi
Published at: 2026-02-18 23:19:17
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