Miami Dolphins 53 man roster cut updates
By Brian Miller
The Miami Dolphins are making their roster moves with information now rolling about the teams cuts ahead of today’s deadline.
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With news that Sam Young and Chimdi Chekwa have been released the Dolphins have now released DT Chris Jones.
Watch the update number in the title as new cuts are made public.
UPDATE 12: There is now 10 minutes left before teams must have their rosters at 53. The Dolphins have released LB James Burress and it’s being reported that Miami will at least for now carry FIVE running backs into the weekend including Isaiah Pead and Damien Williams.
Miami waives LB James Burgess per NFL source
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 11: While it’s gotten pretty quiet around Davie today, the New Orleans Saints have released DE Chris McCain. McCain was part of a trade three days ago this week that sent him to the Saints for an undisclosed “conditional” draft pick. That condition likely will not met, for the most obvious reason.
The Saints are cutting DE Chris McCain, whom they received in a trade from the Dolphins this week, according to a source.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 10: The Dolphins have chosen Brandon Doughty over Zac Dysert but that does not mean that Miami will keep Doughty as well. They will likely try and add Dysert to the practice squad.
Dysert is being cut by Dolphins, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 9: There are 6 more cuts remaining after the Dolphins release Lafayette Pitts.
Dolphins cut cornerback Lafayette Pitts, per source, but requested he stay in town. So p-squad good possibility.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 8: The winner of the fight for 3rd TE goes to Marquise Gray after the Dolphins released 7th round pick Thomas Duarte. Duarte will likely be a practice squad target and Gray will likley look over his shoulder this weekend for a waiver claim or vet pick-up.
Dolphins cut TE Thomas Duarte, per source. Expected to go on p-squad if not claimed.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 7: Dolphins release Ulrick John. Earlier today we talked about the possibility of John staying on the team after Miami waived Sam Young. That was not to be the case. And to go with this 7th update, the Dolphins have 7 more cuts to make.
Dolphins waive Ulrick John, per source. So two backup offense tackles released in Sam Young and John.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 6: Dolphins have released Jamil Douglas. Reports began to circulate via the rumor mill the last few days that Douglas was on the outs. It’s now apparently official ending another offensive line mid-round bust. Also releasing WR Rashawn Scott. 8 more cuts are expected.
Dolphins cut Jamil Douglas, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
Dolphins are waiving WR Rashawn Scott but want him back on the practice squad, per source.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 5: Dolphins release Daniel Thomas for the 3rd time in his career. The move is not surprising and the Dolphins still need to decide on Damien Williams’ future as well. Dolphins also release DE Jordan Williams
Dolphins release Daniel Thomas, per source. So third stint with team ends.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
Dolphins cut DE Jordan Williams, per source. So 10 players released that we know of to this point.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 4: Dolphins release CFL standout Cleon Lainge. 13 more players need released.
Dolphins cut former CFL DE Cleyon Laing, per source, but have shown interest in putting him on practice squad.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 3: Dolphins to release DT DeAndre Coleman.
Dolphins cut DT DeAndre Coleman, per source. Coleman camp under impression Dolphins keeping Julius Warmsley.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 2: Dolphins to cut Safety Shamiel Gary
The Dolphins have released DT Chris Jones.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 3, 2016
UPDATE 1: Dolphins release Rashaan Melvin and TE Dominique Jones per the Miami Herald
Miami Dolphins release DL Chris Jones and DB Rashaan Melvin, per NFL source
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 3, 2016
Interesting observation from Adam Beasley on the first wave of cuts.
Dolphins have gone with youth over experience (and $$$) with every bubble cut so far.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) September 3, 2016
MORE NEWS ON CHRIS CULLIVER
By the way, the Chris Culliver to PUP move is 100 percent, per source:https://t.co/lmTFfujD2v
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 3, 2016