Why Greg Dulcich Should Return as Miami’s Tight End Next Season

The Miami Dolphins tight end position has never been a great one. In their history it’s been highlighted by guys like Keith Jackson, Anthony Fasano, Randy McMichael, Jim Mandich and others.

Recently, it was Mike Gesicki, Jonnu Smith, and now Greg Dulcich.

Dulcich was signed in the middle of the season when Darren Waller went down with a hip injury and has made the most of his opportunity.

Dating back to his first game with valuable snaps, Dulcich has played 8 games hauling in 23 catches for 304 yards and a touchdown. Dulcich has made plays in the play action game in the flats and up the seam, constantly throws good blocks, and is as sure handed as they come.

Dulcich is on the more athletic side of tight ends as well, showcasing great elusiveness and speed in the open field.

So, as we had into the 2026 off season, the Dolphins should highly consider bringing Dulcich back.

Young, Cheap Tight End

Heading into next season Dulcich will be 26 years old and the Miami Dolphins are at a crossroads where they need to develop young, high-end talent. With Dulcich they have walked right into it. Rather than drafting a tight end they found Dulcich on waivers and signed him with the hopes of stabilizing their tight end room, instead they may have found its future. Dulcich’s contract likely wouldn’t exceed more than $5 million (AAV), making it a no brainer for the Dolphins.

If Ewers is The Guy, Continuity is Key

Mike McDaniel talked about it after the victory over the Buccaneers.

(What has made the QB Quinn Ewers to TE Greg Dulcich connection so deadly over the past couple of weeks?) – “Ironically, Quinn (Ewers) would be the authority on throwing to Greg (Dulcich) seeing how they started on scout team together this season. I think Greg was the scout team player of the week maybe Week 2 or 3, I can’t remember. That’s one thing, consistency and realistically, he has kind of an idea of how Greg is going to react to certain looks based on that rapport to a degree. It’s just a credit to leaning into that trust or recognizing that Quinn can trust Greg. Greg keeps coming through for him in situations and proving him right. I think that it doesn’t hurt that they had those added reps, even if it was on carded defenses, those count too. It’s also just two guys taking advantage of an opportunity that keeps giving us reason to give them more opportunities.”

While Mike McDaniel’s future may be up in the air, Dulcich’s can’t be. Not only is he forming a connection with Miami’s potential 2026 starter, but he has showed up big week in and week out for Tua and Ewers.

Look Around the League, Tight End’s Galore

The NFL’s best teams –and offenses– sport a good tight end. Buffalo and Dalton Kincaid, the Chiefs with Kelce, Philadelphia with Goedert, San Fran with Kittle, and many other teams, but also teams are drafting tight ends in the 1st round as their importance has become so essential. The tight ends that can block like a lineman but also make plays in the passing game are so essential to the modern offense’s success. Tyler Warren, Brock Bowers, and Colston Loveland are just a few of the guys to go in the first round an make an immediate impact.

If Miami can salvage Dulcich’s value without using a draft pick and make him a top tight end for years to come like they did with Jonnu Smith, they have to take advantage of it.

Dulcich fits the mold of a modern tight end and fits the mold for the Dolphins future.

Resigning Dulcich is just one of the many steps in getting Miami back on track.

Prediction- Resigned 3 years $10-12 Million

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