Dolphins Continue to Bolster Roster Through Free Agency
By Space Coast Daily // March 28, 2025
The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran safety Ashtyn Davis as a free agent from the New York Jets. Head coach Mike McDaniel needed to strengthen the secondary following Jevon Holland’s departure to the Giants.
Davis, a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, started 22 of 59 games for the Giants. He played 15 games last season, recording two interceptions, both coming against the Dolphins in a 32-20 win for the Jets.
The Dolphins have the 13th selection in next month’s NFL draft, and fans across Miami are optimistic the team can build upon their 8-9 finish. Oddsmakers are skeptical on the upside in Miami, but sites like SportsLine Betting have full betting odds comparisons for Dolphins fans who can see the potential in their squad.
McDaniel led the Dolphins to their first postseason in six seasons in his first year in charge, with a 9-8 record taking them to the Wildcard playoffs, where they lost to the Buffalo Bills 31-34. The following season, they once again made it to the postseason, this time losing to the Kansas City Chiefs at the first hurdle before last term’s blowout.
Miami continued their free-agent acquisitions by signing kicker Ryan Stonehouse and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the Tennessee Titans. Westbrook-Ikhine will arrive on a two-year deal worth $6.5 million, with $3.2 million guaranteed.
McDaniel’s position in charge of the Dolphins had seemingly been in the balance after the regular season came to a close, with his future only confirmed owner Stephen Ross in January when he stated,
“As we now look towards 2025, our football operations will continue to be led by Chris Grier (general manager) and Mike McDaniel with my full support.”
“Their positive working relationship is an asset to the Dolphins, and I believe in the value of stability.
“However, continuity in leadership is not to be confused with an acceptance that status quo is good enough”
“We will take a hard look at where we have fallen short.”
“and make the necessary changes to deliver our ultimate goal of building and sustaining a winning team that competes for championships,” Ross concluded.
The Dolphins have flattered to deceive for some time now. They have not won a postseason game since 2000, and a string of head coaches have come and gone. The team’s last Super Bowl appearance came way back in 1984, and therefore, any pressure heaped on McDaniel seems wholly unjustified, and the team would do well to back the impressive young coach to the hilt.
McDaniel’s overall record of 28-23 in regular season action is something to work with, and Miami is in a strong position to hit the ground running when the new campaign kicks off in a few short months
