Miami's rookie receiver competition should not be treated as even
Caleb Douglas built momentum in camp before Chris Bell returned from the NFI list.
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The Dolphins have two rookie WRs poised to have roles this season: Caleb Douglas, who has impressed in camp, and Chris B Via @AdamSchefter on X
What happened: Miami selected Caleb Douglas 75th overall and Chris Bell 94th overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Both receivers are poised to hold roles during the upcoming season.
Why it matters: Douglas has the stronger case for early snaps because he impressed during the portion of camp Bell missed. Bell's activation makes the competition real, but it should not erase the advantage Douglas gained through greater availability and accumulated practice work.