It would be shocking if the Miami Dolphins made any moves before the trade deadline. General manager Chris Grier won’t dismantle his team because if Miami keeps losing, Stephen Ross might get rid of him after the season.

The Dolphins won’t buy players because they have no need to build a roster that struggles with the most basic of plays. No, Miami is more likely to stand still and let the season play out while Grier convinces Ross that it was all bad luck in 2024.

Still, phones are ringing, and if I were one of those three players, I might be the one calling. There’s no reason to burden some players with this mess. The Dolphins need to start thinking about the future.

Raheem Mostert

Raheem Mostert continues to prove he can still run the ball, scoring two touchdowns on Sunday despite having few opportunities to carry the ball. If Grier really wanted to give the man a chance at a Super Bowl, he would trade him to a team in need of running back help and in the middle of the playoffs.

Mostert isn’t getting any younger, and now that he’s over 30, his chances of finding a ring don’t seem to be there anymore. The Dolphins got what they needed from him, but ultimately they let him down. Let him finish his career chasing more than just a draft slot. Miami can afford to let him go. Jaylen Wright has to be the other one to touch the ball.

Calais Campbell

Calais Campbell is the best front line defender on the Dolphins’ defense, but he said he came to the Dolphins because he wanted to win a Super Bowl. That won’t happen this year, so move him to a team that might actually have a chance.

The Dolphins don’t need him at this point, and frankly, they need to give the defensive players on their practice squad more options. The rest of this season should be development-oriented. Campbell can help a contending team, and the Dolphins could add a late-round draft pick.

Jevon Holland

Jevon Holland played well on Sunday but is a free agent after the season. Now is the time to move him and let another team give him a big contract.

Holland will be paid handsomely if he hits the market, but Grier can’t expect to get a compensatory third-round pick in return if he loses him. His only two options are to trade him and get compensation or overpay him. Miami has too many other needs to address, which would negate the loss of Holland in the compensatory pick calculations.

The Dolphins should do him a favor, trade him to a better team and let him handle his business from there.