Where Dolphins offensive depth chart stands after first wave of free agency. What’s needed

Two weeks into free agency, the Dolphins still have a handful of clear needs: another skilled defensive tackle to compete for Christian Wilkins’ old job; another guard to compete to replace Robert Hunt; a No. 3 wide receiver (Odell Beckham Jr. remains very much in play) and another edge rusher who can be counted on while Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips mend from major injuries.

Here’s how the roster stands, by position, on offense heading into the April 25 NFL Draft and the second and third waves of free agency:

QUARTERBACK

Who’s on the roster: Tua Tagovailoa, Mike White and Skylar Thompson.

What could be added: An undrafted player – or potentially someone in the sixth or seventh rounds - could be plucked to compete with Thompson for the No. 3 job.

Comment: The big question is if and when Tagovailoa and the Dolphins can agree to terms on a contract extension. Both sides want to get it done. But as of recently, there was still ground to cover.

The Dolphins are expected to offer a deal that would top $50 million annually.

Keep in mind that Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati extension last offseason was for 24.5 percent of the salary cap at the time. If Tagovailoa requested a similar percentage as the Burrow extension, the annual value would be $62.5 million.

A deal likely will be well short of that, but the cap increase is going to factor into what his representatives will seek.

One other note on Tagovailoa: His trainer, Nick Hicks, said on social media that the team asked Tagovailoa to bulk up last season to reduce the risk of injury.

This offseason, Tagovailoa will shed weight while focusing on “speed and agility,” Hicks noted on social media.

That should improve his mobility when the pocket collapses; he had just 74 rushing yards last season, on 35 carries (a 2.1 average), with a long run of nine yards. In each of his first three NFL seasons, Tagovailoa coincidentally averaged 3.0 yards per carry, rushing for 109, 128 and 70 yards those seasons.

RUNNING BACK

Who’s on the roster: Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, Jeff Wilson, Salvon Ahmed, Chris Brooks and fullback Alec Ingold.

What could be added: An undrafted rookie or two.

Comment: The likelihood is that the Dolphins will open the season with the same aforementioned group that was on the active roster midway through last season, before Ahmed closed the year on injured reserve with a foot injury that should be fully healed by the start of the regular season.

But Ahmed or Brooks could be at risk if a rookie makes an impression during the offseason program and training camp. Signed as an undrafted rookie last April, Brooks ran for 106 yards on 19 carries, displaying a physical, forceful running style that impressed everyone before a stint on injured reserve.

Wilson agreed to a restructured deal, including a base salary pay cut from $2.6 million to $1.1 million but the addition of lots of incentives and $400,000 guaranteed that should ensure he makes the team.

WIDE RECEIVER

Who’s on the roster: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Braxton Berrios, Erik Ezukanma, River Cracraft, Braylon Sanders, Anthony Schwartz and Matthew Sexton.

What could be added: At least two more players, including a potential No. 3 receiver. Odell Beckham Jr. remains very much a possibility; both sides would like to streak a deal but there has been a gap in their financial visions.

Don’t discount the possibility of a receiver with the 21st pick -- LSU’s Brian Thomas or perhaps Texas’ Xavier Worthy, who could be available later in the 20s.

Comment: The Dolphins want a legitimate weapon to pair with Hill and Waddle but have been reluctant to pay more than a few million to any of the pedigreed veterans still available in free agency. They could wait out a decision by Beckham.

Hill, Waddle and Berrios will be on the team, and Ezukanma and Cracraft are front-runners for two other jobs. That leaves at least one, and potentially two jobs open.

TIGHT END

Who’s on the roster: Durham Smythe, Jonnu Smith, Jody Fortson, Julian Hill, Tanner Conner.

What could be added: At least two tight ends in the draft process - more likely in undrafted free agency.

Comment: Smythe and Smith likely will play a lot together; Miami used a two-tight end set just 12 percent of the time last season.

The Dolphins like what Hill showed as a blocker as a rookie and are intrigued by the skill set of Fortson, who caught four TD passes on 18 targets from Patrick Mahomes over the past five years with the Chiefs.

If Miami keeps four, Smythe, Smith, Fortson and Hill would likely be the group, barring a rookie making an enormous impression this summer. If the Dolphins keep three, Fortson and Hill will be quite a competition for the No. 3 job.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Who’s on the roster: Tackles Terron Armstead, Austin Jackson, Ryan Hayes and Kion Smith; guards Robert Jones, Liam Eichenberg, Isaiah Wynn, Jack Driscoll, Lester Cotton and Chasen Hines and center Aaron Brewer.

What could be added: Another veteran or early-round pick who could compete for a starting guard spot – either with Wynn at left guard or, more likely, with Jones, Eichenberg and Cotton at right guard. A veteran No. 3 tackle could be added if Miami doesn’t like the progress of Smith or Hayes in the offseason program, or if this isn’t addressed with picks 21 or 55 in the draft.

Comment: The sense here is that another veteran will be added to the right guard mix at some point. Five jobs seem secure: starters Armstead and Jackson, Wynn, starting center Brewer and Eichenberg (a contender to start at guard, as well as serving as the backup center).

Jones and Driscoll are likely to stick.

That leaves two potential openings, for another guard and a third or fourth tackle.

Hayes, Miami’s seventh-round pick in 2023, and Smith - who has made progress as a developmental project - get first crack at the No. 3 tackle job. That’s a critical job considering Armstead hasn’t played a full healthy season in his 11-year career and missed seven games last season.

Veteran Kendall Lamm remains unsigned and other veteran tackles could shake free in post June 1 cuts.

Up next: Examining where the Dolphins roster stands on defense.