Miami Dolphins roster cuts tracker: Live updates before cut day
With the preseason over, the Miami Dolphins have to trim their roster to 53 players.
It's a challenging time of year for coaches and players. Roster construction isn't easy, and teams will make mistakes. It's tough for the players on roster bubbles who miss out on the opportunity to make an NFL team. That's the business of the NFL.
Roster construction won't end when the Dolphins name their 53-man roster. They will continue to make changes via the waiver wire throughout the season.
In previous years, teams had to gradually reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players throughout the preseason. Now, it all happens at once. Be sure not to miss any of the Dolphins' roster moves by bookmarking this page. Miami has until Tuesday, August 27, to get its roster down to 53 players, and we will have every move covered right here.
Miami Dolphins 2024 roster cut tracker
Player | Position |
|---|---|
Erik Ezukanma | WR |
Zander Horvath | RB |
Dequan Jackson | LB |
Isaiah Johnson | CB |
Matthew Jones | OL |
Bayron Matos | T |
Hayden Rucci | TE |
Chris Brooks | RB |
Ryan Hayes | T |
Braylon Sanders | WR |
Blake Ferguson | LS |
Neville Gallimore | DT |
Jonathan Harris | DT |
Anthony McFarland Jr. | RB |
Mark Perry | S |
Jordan Colbert | S |
Chasen Hines | G |
David Anenih | LB |
Curtis Bolton | LB |
Je'Quan Burton | WR |
Nik Needham | CB |
Kyric McGowan | WR |
Robert Cooper | DT |
Isaiah Mack | DT |
Leonard Payne | DT |
Neville Gallimore | DE |
Jadon Janke | WR |
Mike Harley Jr. | WR |
Jason Maitre | CB |
Jody Fortson | TE |
Mike White | QB |
Updated: August 27
Dolphins release CB Nik Needham
The Dolphins had tough decisions to make in the secondary, and they have opted to move on from former undrafted free agent Nik Needham. He featured in 61 games with 27 starts across five seasons and should find work in the NFL.
Dolphins release TE Jody Fortson
As Phin Phanatic's Brian Miller predicted, veteran tight end Jody Fortson surprisingly won't make the Dolphins' roster. The three-time Super Bowl champion was expected to make a difference for Miami this season, but he didn't make enough of an impact over the summer. The question now? Has undrafted rookie Hayden Rucci done enough to make the 53? Time will tell.
Dolphins release QB Mike White
The Dolphins have made their decision at backup quarterback. It felt like Mike White was behind the eight ball after a disappointing performance in the final preseason game, especially with Skylar Thompson making an impact. The Dolphins have chosen Thompson to back up Tua Tagovailoa this season, with White moving on. Did Miami make the right move?
Be sure to bookmark this page as the Dolphins continue to make roster cuts before Tuesday's deadline.
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