Dolphins offensive lineman 'already moving on' from tough rookie year
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea is back to his natural position, and he's moving on from what happened in 2025.
Miami Dolphins guard Jonah Savaiinaea made a strong debut in the preseason opener, starting at right guard and helping the offense drive 93 yards on 14 plays to score on their opening possession. Savaiinaea, entering his second year in the NFL after a difficult rookie season, expressed pride in his performance and the team's efforts to support one another.
The controversy surrounding Savaiinaea last year stemmed from his placement in left guard, despite spending most of his collegiate snaps on the right side. The coach's decision to start him in left guard was puzzling, as he had not played left guard in college. Despite finishing 2025 ranked as the worst guard in the NFL by PFF, the new coaching staff has adjusted by moving Savaiinaea to the right side and drafting rookie Kadyn Procter to fill the left guard spot.
Savaiena sees this adjustment as an opportunity to build for the future and embrace the challenges he faced in his first year.
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