Miami Dolphins Begin Roster Moves: Update 6
By Brian Miller
The Miami Dolphins have made no formal announcements but that does not stop news from trickling in from other places. We will update this as new waiver claim and signings as well as practice squad additions become available.
1 of my favorite NFL names.RT @RavensInsider: Sammy Seamster claimed by the #Dolphins off waivers from the Ravens, according to a source
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 31, 2014
No news on who has been released to make room for the former Ravens cornerback.
Former Hurricanes WR Tommy Streeter has been signed to the #Dolphins practice squad. Good deep threat with size.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) August 31, 2014
It is also being reported that the Houston Texans have traded for New Englands Ryan Mallett.
The compensation for Mallett is apparently a 6th round pick which makes Bill Belichick look less genius like after taking the QB in the third round in 2011.
The Dolphins Dennis Hickey is readying for a press conference:
Coming up at 2:00 pm.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 31, 2014
GM Dennis Hickey Press Conference. #StrongerTogether
WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/j0v1BJri67 pic.twitter.com/r9feN3sZC9
Dolphins adding TE to their practice squad.
Dolphins signing tight end Jacob Maxwell to their practice squad, according to a source, following successful workout
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 31, 2014
Dolphins release Don Jones and WR Damian Williams. Add Seamster and safety Brandian Ross: Per Dennis Hickey via press conference
MORE FROM NEWS CONFERENCE:
Hickey says team roster is “fluid” meaning things can change.
Regarding kicker – comfortable with Sturgis but will consider options.
Regarding roster – Says they look at traits ( from small schools) and that once a player is on the team they are judged by how they play regardless of h0w they arrived. Says they are always evaluating the players.
Re: Linebackers – has a lot of talent and anxious to see them play Confident this team can be a playoff team due to the players in the locker room
Re: Gator Hoskins. Versatile and did a lot of what the team likes Re: Tight ends. Says he is confident in the players they have.
I asked Hickey why they didn't spend all the way up to the cap, he said he likes the flexibility it gives him going forward.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 31, 2014
Regarding cap: Says the team has flexibility moving forward.
END OF PRESSER
UPDATE:
The Dolphins appear to have only made two additions to the team through waiver wire claims. Safety Brandion Ross and CB Sammy Seamster. WR Tommy Streeter and QB Seth Lobato are the only two practice squad players so far. Dennis Hickey said the team is still working on that.
Ryan Mallett trade is for a bag of chips. Conditional 7th round pick in 2016. Great wasted pick Billy~!
UPDATE from NFL: Detroit Lions sign TE Michael Egnew to the practice squad.