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Dolphins roster projection: Summarizing predictions of the Miami 53-man roster

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Over the past two days, we ran through a series of posts taking a look at the Miami Dolphins’ roster, predicting how the 53-man roster cuts may fall. Now that all 53 positions have been predicted, we combine all of the posts into one summary, showing our thoughts on how Miami may look by the end of Saturday - and into Sunday when the practice squad is allowed to be signed. Of course, this is all subject to change as the Dolphins, just like all 31 other teams, will be taking a look at the waiver wire as teams make their roster cuts, trying to find someone who they feel keep help the squad.

Here are our predictions for each position:

Offense (24)

Quarterback (2): Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore

Running back (4): Jay Ajayi, Arian Foster, Kenyan Drake, Daniel Thomas

Wide receiver (6): Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills, Leontee Carroo, Jakeem Grant, Griff Whalen

Tight end (3): Jordan Cameron, Dion Sims, Dominique Jones

Offensive line (9): Branden Albert, Laremy Tunsil, Mike Pouncey, Jermon Bushrod, Ja’Wuan James, Anthony Steen, Billy Turner, Kraig Urbik, Dallas Thomas

Defense (26)

Defensive end (5): Cameron Wake, Mario Williams, Andre Branch, Jason Jones, Terrence Fede

Defensive tackle (4): Ndamukong Suh, Earl Mitchell, Chris Jones, Julius Warmsley

Linebacker (7): Kiko Alonso, Jelani Jenkins, Koa Misi, Spencer Paysinger, Neville Hewitt, Mike Hull, James-Michael Johnson

Cornerback (5): Byron Maxwell, Xavien Howard, Tony Lippett, Brian McCain, Chimdi Chekwa

Safeties (5): Reshad Jones, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Michael Thomas, Walt Aikens, Shamiel Gary

Special Teams (3)

Punter: Matt Darr

Kicker: Andrew Franks

Long Snapper: John Denney

Practice squad (10)

Brandon Doughty, Rashawn Scott, Jamil Douglas, Thomas Duarte, Cleyon Laing, Jordan Phillips, James Burgess, Jordan Lucas, Lafayette Pitts, A.J. Hendy