MIA · WLB · #45
Shaka Heyward
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Shaka Heyward is listed No. 2 at WLB on the Miami Dolphins depth chart. Jordyn Brooks is listed ahead of him at No. 1.
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The Miami Dolphins play next in Week 7, on the road against the New York Jets on Sun, Oct 25 (CBS). Shaka Heyward is listed No. 2 at WLB going into that game.
At WLB for the Miami Dolphins, Jordyn Brooks sits ahead of him, and Ronnie Harrison Jr. is next in line behind him.
Shaka Heyward's 2026 game log, most recent game: L 24-31 vs CIN (Oct 11).
Shaka Heyward wears No. 45, is 26 years old, is listed at 6' 3", 238 lbs, has 3 years of NFL experience, came out of Duke.
Is Shaka Heyward playing this week?
Shaka Heyward is listed No. 2 at WLB for Miami Dolphins, not the projected starter. No injury listed (updated Oct 15, ESPN).
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Season Stats
| Season | Team | G | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | CIN | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CIN | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 yrs | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season stats from nflverse, a public NFL statistics project. Last refreshed Oct 15, 2026.
2026 vs. 2025
Career Totals
#234 of 244 at LB in Solo Tackles (2026)
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2026 Game Log
Oct 11Lvs CIN
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Final L 24-31
| OPP | |
|---|---|
| Oct 11 | Lvs CIN |
Shaka Heyward's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
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