Dolphins Sign Record-Setting Punter Ryan Stonehouse for 2025

The Miami Dolphins have signed former Tennessee Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse, who previously set records for punting averages in 2022 and 2023, averaging 53.1 yards per punt. Despite a drop to 50.6 yards in the 2024 season, Stonehouse ranked among the top punters in the league, though his net yards per punt suffered due to poor hang time and coverage issues. The Dolphins' incumbent punter, Jake Bailey, averaged 47.1 yards last season and faces potential release as his contract is not guaranteed. Stonehouse's addition reunites him with special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman, who coached him in Tennessee. The Titans opted not to tender Stonehouse as a restricted free agent, allowing him to join Miami without compensation. The move indicates a shift in the Dolphins' special teams strategy, potentially marking the end of Bailey's tenure with the team.