After releasing many of their veterans this offseason, the Miami Dolphins are entering the first year of their rebuild.
They are willing to sacrifice winning in 2026 for the larger goal of becoming an organization that doesn't just compete for playoff spots but consistently contends for championships.
Depending on how training camp unfolds, the Dolphins could part ways with more veteran players before the season, which is why Bleacher Report's Moe Moton proposed Miami trade running back Jaylen Wright for a late-round 2027 draft pick.
"The Texans acquired running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions to bolster their ground attack," Moton wrote. "He's entering his age-29 term after sharing the backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs for three seasons.
"Houston can inquire about Wright, who may be expendable on the Miami Dolphins' rebuilding squad. He's in competition with Ollie Gordon II for the No. 2 spot behind De'Von Achane."
Miami trading Wright for a late-round pick makes sense. De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon II are projected to be the top two running backs on the depth chart. Wright has also been largely disappointing due to inconsistent production.
Wright's speed hasn't translated to production
Through two seasons, Wright has rushed for 537 yards and two touchdowns on 138 carries. The previous regime of former Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel drafted Wright in the fourth round largely because of his speed after he ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Combine.
With Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley now serving as general manager and head coach, respectively, the Dolphins are expected to become a tougher, more physical team. That alone could make Wright the odd man out in the running back room. Miami also has Donovan Edwards, Carlos Washington Jr., and Anthony Hankerson, any of whom could emerge as the No. 3 running back behind Achane and Gordon.
With the Dolphins rebuilding, accumulating as many draft picks as possible for 2027 should be a priority. If Wright can fetch a sixth-round pick, it's possible Miami could move him before final roster cuts, depending on how Gordon, Edwards, Washington and Hankerson perform during the preseason.
