In 2021, the Miami Dolphins’ punting situation wasn’t great, as they went through the season with Michael Palardy holding down the role, who had been with the Carolina Panthers for four seasons prior.
Palardy had an up-and-down year. On the plus the side, he was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in Week 13. However, on the season, he ranked 24th in punt average (44.7 yards per attempt).
With Palardy hitting free agency, it wasn’t surprising that the Dolphins were looking to move in a different direction. They eventually signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead, who spent 2021 split between the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons.
