Breaking: The Dolphins might already be second-guessing their decision to sign Larry Borom due to his former Bears teammate.

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2025 offseason looking to strengthen their offensive line. However, after the first two waves of free agency, their moves fell short of expectations.

Signing James Daniels was a solid decision despite concerns over his injury history. The addition of Larry Borom was seen as a reasonable value pick at best, given his limited experience. When the Dolphins re-signed Liam Eichenberg to a one-year deal, fans reacted strongly, questioning the decision.

One potential target for Miami was Teven Jenkins, though he wasn’t initially viewed as a realistic option. Now that his contract with the Cleveland Browns is public, it appears the Dolphins could have secured better depth with him over Borom.

Jenkins has experience at both guard and tackle, starting 38 of 45 games in his four-year career. While injuries have been a concern, he has been a consistent starter when available. In contrast, Borom has started just 27 games. The two were teammates in Chicago, making comparisons easier—Jenkins played 738 snaps last season compared to Borom’s 330, yet allowed only four sacks and one hit. Borom, on the other hand, surrendered a team-high seven sacks and two hits on significantly fewer snaps.

Jenkins was widely regarded as the better player. Early projections suggested he could command $40 million per year, yet the Browns signed him for a bargain.

Did the Dolphins Miss an Opportunity?

According to Spotrac, Borom’s contract with Miami is a one-year deal worth $2.5 million, including a $1.3 million signing bonus and a $1.17 million base salary. Jenkins’ deal with Cleveland is nearly identical—a one-year, $3 million contract with $2.6 million guaranteed and a $1.7 million base salary.

Despite Jenkins being the more highly regarded player, the Dolphins committed to Borom early in free agency, without waiting to see what Jenkins would command. Was this another misstep by GM Chris Grier? That remains to be seen, but given Miami’s pressing needs on the offensive line, they could have signed both and let them compete for a starting spot.