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The Miami Dolphins’ starting offensive line was a silent factor in the success of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and its running game in 2023. Behind left tackle Terron Armstead, left guard Liam Eichenberg, center Connor Williams, right guard Robert Hunt, and right tackle Austin Jackson, the Dolphins finished with 2,308 rushing yards and gave Tagovailoa enough time in the pocket to lead the NFL in passing yards.
Miami’s 2023 offensive line kept pressure away as the first-string quarterback experienced pressure on 15.7 of his passes that season, according to Pro Football Reference. In the rushing game, the Dolphins’ offensive line finished with the eighth-best run-blocking unit in the league with a 72% run-blocking win rating.
Miami Dolphins 2024 Training Camp Preview: Offensive Line
Despite these impressive feats in protection, Miami couldn’t keep their top men in the trenches intact for another year. Hunt signed a five-year, $200 million deal with the Carolina Panthers while Williams is unlikely to re-sign with Miami.
The Dolphins 2024 offensive line will see the return of a Pro Bowl veteran and two starting guards for training camp. The main concern at the moment is finding a way to replace Hunt and Williams’ production — and fast.
However, offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn can be a challenger to Eichenberg out of the gates of training camp. The five-year veteran was picked up during the 2023 free agency period by Miami last spring and adjusted quickly into the left guard role. Previously, Wynn started his NFL career as a tackle on the offensive line for the New England Patriots. He was placed as the opening-week starter over Eichenberg.
Last season marked the first time that Wynn played at guard since college. The former Georgia Bulldog played well at left guard for the Dolphins before suffering a season-ending quadriceps injury in week seven of 2023. Wynn was a part of 392 snaps in the O-line and started in all seven games played. Eichenberg took over the starting position in Wynn’s absence.
This year’s training camp will be a tough decision for offensive line coach Butch Barry. Both candidates for the left guard showed remarkable upside in each half of the season when they were active. This battle will be fairly close, and a top discussion throughout camp.
Armstead’s decision to return to the Dolphins’ offensive line was one of the biggest victories that Miami made in the offseason. The 10-year NFL vet contemplated retirement heading into this offseason but decided to return after some time of thought. Armstead originally signed with Miami on a five-year, $75 million contract in 2022.