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Two Rookie Receivers Named Starters On Dolphins Week One Depth Chart

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - AUGUST 14: Caleb Douglas #7 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to the NFL preseason football game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Miami Dolphins take on the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday — marking a new era for the organization after a major overhaul of the team’s roster by new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan this offseason. Part of that overhaul included the drafting of three rookie wide receivers following the departures of veterans Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

On Tuesday, we learned that two of those receivers — Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas — have been named as starters on Miami’s official depth chart for their Week One clash with Las Vegas.

Bell and Douglas joined Malik Washington as the three wide receivers named as starters. Miami’s third rookie receiver — Kevin Coleman Jr. — was named as Washington’s backup in the slot. Free agent addition, Jalen Tolbert, was listed as a second-stringer behind Bell. Recent signing, Ryan Miller, will backup Douglas.

Miami Dolphins updated unofficial depth chart after roster cuts for the 53 and ahead of the opener against the Raiders. pic.twitter.com/ijYbPk14I6

— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) September 8, 2026

In other pass catcher news, three rookies will backup starter Greg Dulcich in the tight end’s room — Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore and recent waiver claim, Justin Joly.

We will continue to keep you updated on all things Miami Dolphins as the team prepares for their 2026 season to begin on Sunday in Las Vegas.