79 days till Dolphins season opener: Every player to wear No. 79 for Miami
The Miami Dolphins will open their 2023 campaign against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 10, which is now 79 days away.
Until the opening kickoff of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by remembering the players who have worn each specific jersey number.
No. 79 is currently worn by offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi, who is competing for starting and backup opportunities with Isaiah Wynn, Austin Jackson and Kendall Lamm.
There are a few memorable players who have donned the number in the past.
With 79 days until their Week 1 battle, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 79 for the Dolphins (via Pro Football Reference):
OT Cedric Ogbuehi: Present
OT Eric Fisher: 2022
OT Larnel Coleman: 2021-22
OT Sam Young: 2016-18
DE Derrick Shelby: 2012-15
OT Pat McQuistan: 2010
OT Anthony Alabi: 2006-07
DE Ronald Flemons: 2004
DE Kenny Mixon: 1998-2001
OT Billy Milner: 1995-96
DL Larry Webster: 1992-94
DE Donnie Gardner: 1991
OT Jon Giesler: 1979-88
NT Ike Readon: 1987
OT Wayne Moore: 1970-78
DT Jim Urbanek: 1968
DT Claude Brownlee: 1967
OT Mike Current: 1967
DT Al Dotson: 1966
