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Official Word on Dolphins Week 1 Offensive Line

The Miami Dolphins will have their projected group ready for the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Alain Poupart

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg (74) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field last season.
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg (74) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field last season. / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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The Miami Dolphins starting offensive line for their Week 1 game is set.

Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed before practice Friday that Liam Eichenberg would start at right guard, this coming after new center Aaron Brewer told reporters the previous day he would be ready for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing most of training camp with a camp injury.

So, barring any late-minute setbacks, the Dolphin's offensive line against the Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium will look like this, from left to right: Terron Armstead, Robert Jones, Aaron Brewer, Liam Eichenberg, Austin Jackson.

EICHENBERG BACK AT FAVORED SPOT

Brewer's return is good news for Eichenberg, who made clear in training camp that right guard was his preferred position even though he was always willing to do whatever was needed of him.

Eichenberg had only played center once he stepped into the lineup in the Week 3 blowout victory against the Denver Broncos last September after Connor Williams sustained a groin injury.

Eichenberg finished the season at that position after Williams sustained a torn ACL in the Monday night loss against the Tennessee Titans in mid-December.

Some mysteries remain about the Dolphins' starting offense, including what personnel grouping they'll use to open the game.

We know, of course, that Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill also will start, and it's a good assumption that Raheem Mostert will start at running back. Still, then it could be De'Von Achane as well if the Dolphins open with two backs; Durham Smythe or Jonnu Smith will start at tight end, Alec Ingold will start at fullback or the "F" position if the Dolphins want to go with a bigger personnel package at the start, and Jaylen Waddle will start if the Dolphins open with at least two wide receivers.

One thing that isn't a question anymore, though, is the offensive line.

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Alain Poupart

ALAIN POUPART

Alain Poupart is the publisher/editor of All Dolphins and co-host of the All Dolphins Podcast. Alain has covered the Miami Dolphins on a full-time basis since 1989 for various publications and media outlets, including Dolphin Digest, The Associated Press, the Dolphins team website, and the Fan Nation Network (part of Sports Illustrated). In addition to being a credentialed member of the Miami Dolphins press corps, Alain has covered three Super Bowls (for NFL.com, Football News and the Montreal Gazette), the annual NFL draft, the Senior Bowl, and the NFL Scouting Combine. During his almost 40 years in journalism, which began at the now-defunct Miami News, Alain has covered practically every sport at one time or another, from tennis to golf, baseball, basketball and everything in between. The career also included time as a copy editor, including work on several books such as "Still Perfect," an inside look at the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season. A native of Montreal, Canada, whose first language is French, Alain grew up a huge hockey fan but soon developed a love for all sports, including NFL football. He has lived in South Florida since the 1980s.

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