The Splash Zone 3/18/23: Dolphins bring back receiver River Cracraft and sign punter Jake Bailey

The Miami Dolphins brought back another one of their players yesterday when they re-signed wide receiver, River Cracraft. He was buried on the depth chart last year and it seemed like it was certain he wouldn’t be back after the team signed Braxton Berrios. Cracraft recorded 9 catches for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns in 11 games last season.

The Dolphins are still in need of a punter and brought in former New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey for a visit. In a rather odd situation, Bailey was suspended by the Patriots for the final two games of the 2022 season, which was reportedly about differing opinions on his back injury where he missed four game while on injured reserve.

The offensive line remains a work in progress. The Dolphins have their starters in left tackle Terron Armstead, center Connor Williams, and right guard Robert Hunt. Liam Eichenberg will get the chance to compete for the starting left guard spot while Austin Jackson gets his chance at right tackle. They both haven’t shown promise since being drafted, but it looks like the Dolphins aren’t ready to give up on the young guys yet. They do need to bring some competition/depth in. They are reportedly showing interest in another former New York Jets player, tackle George Fant.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

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Dolphins Quarterbacks

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Dolphins Linebackers

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Dolphins Secondary

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Dolphins Special Teams

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Dolphins Offseason

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed

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The New England Patriots agreed to a one-year deal today with former Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki. The deal is worth up to $9 million.

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The veteran wideout returns to Miami for another season.

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The Miami Dolphins have been busy during the 2023 NFL free agency period, but they still have some areas to address.

Miami Dolphins 2023 free agents: Punter Thomas Morstead signs with New York Jets - The Phinsider
Thomas Morstread announced on Twitter he is signing with the New York Jets after a year with the Miami Dolphins.

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The Miami Dolphins announce they have signed free agent punter Jake Bailey shortly after Thomas Morstead signs with Jets.

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