Can Dolphins find Christian Wilkins replacement in the draft – The Splash Zone 4/13/24

<div><figure> <img alt="New York Jets v Miami Dolphins" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ivX9TnFOZEfMZryZO10WyXIJgFY=/0x0:4317x2878/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73276053/1862910747.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.</p> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-TUv5uWMvXcKunzf-Hc3hPSss0s=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19038079/new_splash_zone.jpg"> </figure> <p id="iG1HTD">It’s going to be difficult for the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> to find someone to replace Christian Wilkins. He was almost an every down player on the defensive line, which is very rare to see these days. From the signings the Dolphins have made this offseason, it’s looking like the team would like to rotate more players along the d-line under new defensive coordinator, Anthony Weaver. In the draft, Byron Murphy and Johnny Newton are two names to keep an eye on if they are there at pick #21 and both would provide a huge boost to the Dolphins defensive line.</p> <p id="nNLj1v">You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.</p> <p id="CXeNww"><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/could-miami-dolphins-draft-jerzhan-114309140.html">Could Miami Dolphins draft Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton to replace Christian Wilkins? - Yahoo Sports</a><br>The Dolphins need a versatile defensive lineman capable of penetrating in a way departed Christian Wilkins once did. Perhaps Illinois' Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton is the answer.</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="e4kemE"> <h2 id="LvoSdw">Dolphins Quarterbacks</h2> <p id="KcHEDo"><a href="https://www.profootballnetwork.com/miami-dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-luau-2024/">'I Definitely Call This Home' -- Why Miami Is So Important to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa</a><br>Miami Dolphins fifth-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa takes his role as a leader seriously -- both on and off the field.</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="wxMeAa"> <h2 id="GTTzBL">Dolphins Offensive Line</h2> <p id="lRdhMC"><a href="https://www.profootballnetwork.com/miami-dolphins-nfl-draft-jackson-powers-johnson-2024/">Will Injury Concerns Push Jackson Powers-Johnson to the Miami Dolphins -- in Round 2?</a><br>Oregon guard Jackson Powers-Johnson seemed like a Round 1 lock just a few months ago. But will injury concerns scare off the Miami Dolphins?</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="gq5Dtj"> <h2 id="TE4oAL">Dolphins Defensive Line</h2> <p id="Tq8SWe"><a href="https://www.profootballnetwork.com/how-texas-byron-murphy-ii-would-fit-new-look-miami-dolphins-defense/">How Would Texas' Byron Murphy II Fit In New-Look Miami Dolphins Defense?</a><br>The Miami Dolphins could complete a fearsome defensive front by taking Texas' Byron Murphy II with the 21st pick. But do they have more pressing needs?</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="xn3UkV"> <h2 id="L4Ixfi">Phinsider News You May Have Missed</h2> <p id="BIbCHA"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/the-splash-zone-miami-dolphins-news/2024/4/12/24126059/wide-receiver-targets-for-the-miami-dolphins-in-the-draft-the-splash-zone-4-12-24-tyreek-hill">Wide receiver targets for the Dolphins in the draft - Miami Dolphins News 4/12/24 - The Phinsider</a><br>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.</p> <p id="saKoW4"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/2024/4/12/24128649/chase-claypool-visits-with-seattle-seahawks-after-spending-last-season-between-miami-and-chicago">Chase Claypool visits with Seahawks after splitting time between Miami and Chicago - The Phinsider</a><br>Could Chase Claypool bounce back out west after seasons in Chicago and Miami?</p> <p id="nQgLxi"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/2024/4/12/24128936/oregon-c-jackson-powers-johnson-fsu-cb-jarrian-jones-to-visit-with-miami-dolphins">Draft Watch: Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson, FSU CB Jarrian Jones to visit with Dolphins - The Phinsider</a><br>The Miami Dolphins are still looking for answers along the offensive line.</p> <p id="b6ZxEA"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/2024/4/12/24128934/phinsider-victory-of-the-week-open-thread-vol-584">Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread Vol. 584 - The Phinsider</a><br>It’s Friday, so it’s time for us to welcome you to another VOTW post. Today’s open conversation prompt is just that - what is your victory for this week? Did something extraordinary happen this...</p> <p id="KK8vz0"></p></div>