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Miami Dolphins · 2026
Who is Ollie Gordon II’s handcuff?
Explore the full Miami Dolphins depth chart, player roles and draft history
Provisional backup · research pending
DJ Herman
Behind Ollie Gordon II · MIA
DJ Herman is the model-based backup candidate behind Ollie Gordon II for Miami Dolphins. A researched handcuff recommendation is still pending. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Next up behind Ollie Gordon II; depth chart RB1.
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
Research write-up pending. This is a model-based candidate, not a reviewed recommendation.
Miami Dolphins backfield overview
If Ollie Gordon II misses time
DJ Herman is listed RB1 on the Miami Dolphins depth chart behind Ollie Gordon II. Deterministic pick; the model overview was unavailable.
Jaylen Wright: Out (espn_rosters) De'Von Achane: Out (espn_rosters)
Rookie fullback and special-teams body. No role in the backfield rotation.
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Why this candidate scores here
The production behind the names
2026 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 | 3 | 62 | 7.6 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1.4 |
Carries + receptions, last 2 recorded games in 2026
Carries + receptions, last 2 recorded games in 2026
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Handcuff, backup and next-man-up questions
Who is Ollie Gordon II’s handcuff?
DJ Herman is the model-based backup candidate behind Ollie Gordon II for Miami Dolphins. A researched handcuff recommendation is still pending. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Who is the backup running back behind Ollie Gordon II?
DJ Herman is the model-based candidate in the published Miami Dolphins board. The board lists him at RB1. A fantasy handcuff recommendation and an official depth-chart position can differ; compare the full team chart and role evidence.
Who is next up if Ollie Gordon II misses a game?
DJ Herman is the model-based backup candidate behind Ollie Gordon II for Miami Dolphins. A researched handcuff recommendation is still pending. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Should I add DJ Herman as a handcuff?
Consider DJ Herman if you have a spare bench spot and want exposure to the replacement role behind Ollie Gordon II. His value depends on availability, competition for carries and receiving work, and your league’s roster rules. A handcuff is not automatically a useful starter this week. Review the dated analysis, current injury reports and the next kickoff before adding.
Compare backup running backs and next-man-up candidates for every team. Published depth and scores come from the documented roster, depth-chart and scoring process; they do not establish game-day availability.
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