The Miami Dolphins entered the 2017 free agency period for the NFL with a plan clearly in place, targeting players that they felt would fit the respective offensive or defensive systems, while also not overpaying for the player. In the past, the Dolphins have been on of the biggest spenders in free agency every year, but not anymore. The team seems to believe they have the nucleus they need, and will now just use free agency to fill holes where needed.
This year, the team traded for tight end Julius Thomas, with the hope that a reunion with former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator and current Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase can bring back the two-time Pro Bowl form for the veteran.