British tight end Seydou Traore makes Miami Dolphins 53-man roster

Tight end Seydou Traore has secured a spot on the Miami Dolphins' initial 53-man roster after being selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 180th overall pick, who is the first NFL Academy product to be drafted into the league, previously played collegiate football at Arkansas State and Mississippi State. His inclusion follows a career path that began at trials in London in 2019. Now based in Florida, Traore joins a team undergoing a transition under new head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. The Dolphins are aiming to improve upon a 7-10 record from the previous season, with a focus on team cohesion and building connections between players. Traore continues to train as he prepares for his first active season in the NFL.