The Miami Dolphins are placing their future on Chop Robinson's shoulders in 2026. After a promising six-sack rookie campaign in 2024, the former first-round pick must rebuild momentum following a disappointing 2025 season where his production dipped across multiple defensive metrics. With veteran pass rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips departing, Robinson enters a pivotal third year as the team's primary edge rusher.

Robinson's 2025 decline included a drop from six sacks to four and a pressure rate fall from 12.3% to 8.9%. The Dolphins traded Phillips mid-season and released Chubb this offseason, clearing the path for Robinson to dominate snaps. New coach Jeff Hafley wants him to evolve into an every-down player capable of lining up in multiple techniques while maintaining edge discipline in run defense.

To improve his physicality against the run, Robinson added 7 pounds to reach 265 pounds this offseason. Hafley praised his development in individual drills and emphasized that earning the right to rush starts with strong run defense. Robinson acknowledged overthinking contributed to his 2025 struggles, stating he'll focus on simply beating the blocker in front of him. This season determines whether the Dolphins exercise his fifth-year option and cement his role as their long-term edge solution.