After coming within one game of making the playoffs last season, the Miami Dolphins pulled a complete 180 from the previous season and will look to build off of that momentum heading into the 2021 NFL season. Having made a ton of new additions this offseason, the Dolphins are looking to make some changes to their roster in the hopes of getting over the hump and making their way back into the playoff picture in 2022.

With all these new signings, the Dolphins will have some exciting new competitions across the roster that should give them an exciting start to the regular season. Having said all this, let's take a look at two Dolphins first-stringers who are in danger of losing their starting jobs ahead of the 2021 NFL season.

Dolphins Starters In Dangers Of Losing Jobs In 2021 NFL Season

Myles Gaskin 

Now that the Dolphins have signed Malcolm Brown, Myles Gaskin will now have to earn his starting spot ahead of the 2021 NFL season. This will make for an exciting competition to see who will earn the starting running back position for the Miami Dolphins during the upcoming season. Coming off a productive season playing in LA, Brown showcased his stellar playmaking skills as a rotational power back that can gain big yardage.

In Miami, he'll add an exciting new element to their offense while giving Gaskin some steep competition for the starting spot next season. With all this in mind, Myles Gaskin is a first-stringer who's in danger of losing his starting job with the Dolphins ahead of the upcoming football season.

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Xavien Howard 

After constant trade rumors and it becoming more and more likely that Xavien Howard could be dealt at some point either prior to or during the regular season, it is widely expected for Howard to hold out and not be apart of the team moving forward. This would pave the way for Nik Needham or Javaris Davis to shine big and come through for the Dolphins to earn the starting cornerback spot on the team next season.

Regardless of how and when it happens, this'll likely lead to a new starting cornerback filling in for Howard during next season and give them a major change in their secondary. Whether they decide to go with Nik Needham or Javaris Davis, the Dolphins will have some solid options to go with for the starting cornerback spot come next season. Having said all this, Xavien Howard is in danger of losing his starting spot with the Dolphins heading into next season.

With so many moving parts for Miami ahead of the 2021 NFL season, there's no knowing how things will pan out, but the one thing that is for certain is that they're going to be making some alterations to their roster. Especially with all the new free agents signings and draft picks that they've made this offseason.

Come next season, the Dolphins are primed for a surprise playoff run and will definitely find themselves in the thick of the AFC wild card race. All while trying to keep their heads above water in the ultra-competitive AFC East. Looking to build off of last season's success and continually grow into a legit playoff threat, the Dolphins are bound to make some noise in 2021.