MIAMI GARDENS — Patrick Paul was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round in 2024 to be that starting left tackle of the future once Terron Armstead retired .

That time has come.

Armstead retired this offseason, officially placed by the Dolphins on the NFL’s retired list Monday , and left tackle is now Paul’s post.

The Dolphins are confident in entrusting Paul with that vital role based on how he didn’t just treat his rookie season to be a redshirt year, even as he knew Miami was set with the five-time Pro Bowl selection Armstead at left tackle and former first-round pick Austin Jackson, now on his second contract, at right tackle.

“He epitomizes a player that didn’t waste his rookie season,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday ahead of the team’s session of organ

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