When Chris Grier traded up to draft Jonah Savaiinaea in round two of the 2025 NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins fans were not sure what to expect. Grier's history of moving up for linemen wasn't good.
Last season, the rookie guard struggled more than almost every other rookie who entered the NFL. He should have been replaced often, but the Dolphins felt he needed the experience so he could develop. Despite a few decent games, he didn't look much different at the end of the year.
Miami is going to give him another season to show what he can do, but his opportunity to start may be heading out the window, and if that happens, he won't be back in 2027.