The Miami Dolphins already have a San Francisco 49ers connection in head coach Mike McDaniel. Will that help them lure any prominent 49ers free agents to South Beach? McDaniel was the 49ers' offensive coordinator in 2021 and had been in the organization since 2017.

Jones, 27, began his career with the Dolphins and later had a two-year stint with the Detroit Lions before returning to Miami on a one-year deal in 2024. Jones beat out several veteran linemen -- including Teair Tart, Neville Gallimore, and Jonathan Harris -- for a spot on the Dolphins' roster and was a starter at nose tackle for the team.

Emmanwori is a fantastic tackler, and his physicality, size, speed and overall athleticism could make him an immediate star in Miami. The Dolphins could use the No. 13 pick to shore up their secondary by selecting Emmanwori before their attention to the trenches in Day 2.

Dolphins general manager Chris Grier needs to target Taylor Heinicke and Julian Blackmon in free agency during 2025 NFL offseason

Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has said he’s excited ... Jones and Dodson and several other incumbent Dolphins free agents of interest to Miami. The pool of potential Dolphins ...

All off-season long, the Miami Dolphins’ safety position has been a hot topic. With Jordan Poyer and Jevon Holland expected to leave via free agency, the team will need to address the position with two or maybe even three additions to the room.