A 42-17 thrashing by the Buffalo Bills was the metaphorical straw to break the camel's back and force the Miami Dolphins into a deep rebuild. The franchise was accused of tanking, but general manager Chris Grier and the front office gutted the roster and ate over $35 million in dead cap space.
One of the first picks to rebuild the franchise was defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who was selected with the No. 13 pick of the 2019 NFL Draft after four years with the Clemson Tigers.
Wilkins became one of the best run-stopping tackles and chose to sit out preseason games and practices with hopes of signing a long-term extension.