Comment on Chris Perkins: Here’s what Dolphins should do with their first two picks in the NFL draft

MIAMI GARDENS — Terron, Jevon, Jaelan and Jaylen. One of those four key players is almost certain not to be with the Miami Dolphins next season, and there’s a reasonable chance two of them depart. What’s the Dolphins’ plan? Net week’s NFL draft might offer us insight into how the Dolphins are thinking regarding left tackle Terron Armstead, safety Jevon Holland, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. General manager Chris Grier said Tuesday the Dolphins will utilize the fifth-year option on the contracts of Phillips and Waddle, their 2021 first-round picks, by the May 2 deadline if they don’t reach agreement on a contract extension. So that leaves Armstead and Holland. From where we sit now, I think both will be gone for 2025. It seems like a likely scenario. What does that mean for the draft? Well, you never want to lock yourself into draft picks, but the more I think about it the more I think Dolphins need to draft an edge rusher and an offensive tackle in the first two rounds. Related Articles Miami Dolphins | Dolphins GM Chris Grier says team will pick up fifth-year options on Jaylen Waddle, Jaelan Phillips Miami Dolphins | Chris Perkins: Dolphins shouldn’t give Tua an extension, and certainly not superstar money Miami Dolphins | Dolphins have an apparent starting secondary in place, but Miami could look for depth at defensive back Miami Dolphins | Dolphins NFL draft options: Defensive backs Miami Dolphins | Chris Perkins: Meet Brandon Shore, the Broward native who is the Miami Dolphins’ financial wiz kid Miami Dolphins | Here’s where Dolphins stand at linebacker after parting ways with Jerome Baker, bringing in pair of free agents Miami Dolphins | David Furones’ 2024 NFL mock draft: Do Dolphins pick at 21 or trade up/down? I’m conflicted on the order. Yes, the Dolphins need a defensive tackle. No, you can’t ever have too many cornerbacks, and, yes, you might still need a No.