Battles in the trenches are not uncommon for a defensive tackle. However, to earn the right to be a valuable contributor along the defensive line in 2018, they’ll have to outduel one another to earn the opportunity.
Contenders
Jon Ford
Nesta Silvera
With former starters Kendrick Norton and RJ McIntosh both in NFL training camps, there are a few questions surrounding the midsection of Miami’s defensive line. Gerald Willis III is one player who is counted as a certainty among the group. After leaving the swamp of Gainesville, Florida, Willis III has was a revelation for the Canes’ defense during the 2015 season.