Dolphins Trade Rumors: Miami Signaling It Wants to Move Down in 2021 NFL Draft

Having made multiple trades leading up to the 2021 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins are reportedly still open for business leading up to the start of the first round Thursday night.

Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Dolphins are "throwing up signals" that they would like to move down. 

The Dolphins began draft season with the Nos. 3 and 18 picks. They made two blockbuster deals within minutes of each other on March 26, starting with trading the third pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 12th pick this year, first- and third-round picks in 2022 and a first-round pick in 2023. 

Miami then packaged the No. 12 pick, a 2021 fourth-round pick and a 2022 first-rounder in a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles for the Nos. 6 and 156 picks this year. 

The Dolphins also own the 18th pick. They have been frequently linked to wide receivers with their top choice.

ESPN's Todd McShay projects Miami to select Alabama's Jaylen Waddle at No. 6. This is a deep class for receivers, giving general manager Chris Grier the ability to move down and get more picks while still getting a quality pass-catcher in Round 1. 

Coming off a strong 10-6 record in 2020, the Dolphins are trending in the right direction. If they can add at least one impact rookie from their two first-round picks this year, they could challenge the Buffalo Bills atop the AFC East.