The Miami Dolphins have begun trimming their roster to get down to 53 men by Tuesday at 4 pm eastern time. There were a few surprises in players they let go, but for the most part, a lot of these names were expected. Here is a list of the transactions below. ***KEEP COMING BACK TO THIS PAGE UNTIL TUESDAY AT 4 pm EASTERN TIME FOR THE MOST UPDATED NEWS***
So Dolphins, at the deadline, kept 12 DBs: Xavien, Byron Jones, Noah, Justin Coleman, Needham, Trill Williams, Holland, Rowe, McCourty, Brandon Jones, Fejedelem and Jamal Perry… Team, for now, kept 3 RBs.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins waived Pankey and Doaks and Benito Jones, only previous ones not reported.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Adam Pankey, Gerrid Doaks did not make Miami initial 53
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) August 31, 2021
Dolphins cut Shaquem Griffin, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Rookie free agent CB Trill Williams has made the Dolphins' initial 53-man roster, per a source.
— Alain Poupart (@PoupartNFL) August 31, 2021
Dolphins told D-Q Neto they want to invest more time in him on p squad or p-squad exception but not on 53. Nice young man; easy to root for.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins cut Calvin Munson, per source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Clayton Fejedelem on Dolphins’ 53 per league source
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) August 31, 2021
UNDRAFTED ROOKIE ROBERT JONES APPEARS TO HAVE MADE THE 53 MAN ROSTER AS OF TODAY
Per source, Dolphins undrafted rookie guard Robert Jones was on the 53 as of 4 p.m. Dolphins found a promising young interior linemen after the draft.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins releasing Malcolm Perry but will sign him to p-squad if not signed, per team source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins cut Kirk Merritt, per source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins release Jason Strowbridge, per source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Per source, Dolphins release Patrick Laird
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins waive Jonathan Ledbetter, per source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins cut Cre'Von LeBlanc, per source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Jakeem Grant is Staying in Miami
NEWS:
WR Jakeem Grant and the Miami Dolphins agree to restructured deal for 2021https://t.co/SE7rY6v7w4 via @PFN365
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 31, 2021
Dolphins cut CB Javaris Davis, who impressed them before injury, per source. They want him on p-squad
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Dolphins waive Chris Myarick, per source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
The #Dolphins waived QB Reid Sinnett, source said. He finished preseason with a 107.7 passer rating. They want him back on practice squad.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021
Dolphins waive WR Kai Locksley, per source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 31, 2021
Can confirm Dolphins rookie tackle Larnel Coleman is expected to go on injured reserve, as @flasportsbuzz has noted. https://t.co/xO5js2j30A
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) August 31, 2021
The #Dolphins are releasing LB Benardrick McKinney, source said. After arriving in a trade from the #Texans, McKinney is now on the move again.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2021
Dolphins release FB/TE Carl Tucker, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 30, 2021
Dolphins waived Robert Foster with an injury settlement. Dolphins WR coach Josh Grizzard raved about him last week. Could return at some point down the road if needed this season or sign elsewhere.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 30, 2021
A surprise: The #Dolphins have released C Matt Skura, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2021
The Miami Dolphins have waived client DB Tino Ellis this morning.
— Dan Saffron (@nflagentdan) August 30, 2021
Dolphins cut Tyshun Render, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 30, 2021
Safety Nate Holley, the onetime CFL rookie of the year, has been released by the #Dolphins, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2021
Dolphins release WR Khalil McClain, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 30, 2021
Dolphins released RB Jordan Scarlett, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 30, 2021
