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Dolphins add seven players to roster through NFL waiver claims

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Dolphins add seven players to roster through NFL waiver claims
Summary

The Miami Dolphins added seven players to their roster following league-wide roster cuts on August 31, 2026. Among the new additions are quarterback Brady Cook and tight end Justin Joly. The team entered the season with the youngest initial 53-man roster in the NFL. These acquisitions follow a series of cuts finalized on Sunday as teams across the league reshaped their personnel ahead of the regular season. The Dolphins are actively adjusting their depth chart to address roster needs after evaluating players who became available on the waiver wire.

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Key Details
  • •Miami Dolphins added seven players via NFL waiver claims on August 31, 2026.
  • •Quarterback Brady Cook and tight end Justin Joly are among the new arrivals.
  • •The team carried the youngest initial 53-man roster into the 2026 season.
  • •Changes were initiated following league-wide roster cuts on Sunday.
Latest Updates
  • 5:21 AMprofootballrumors.com — Dolphins Make Seven Waiver Claims; QB Brady Cook, TE Justin Joly Among Them - NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com
  • 5:58 PMNBCSports.com — QB Brady Cook, TE Justin Joly among seven Dolphins waiver claims - NBC Sports
What they're saying
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The Dolphins had the youngest initial 53-man roster in the league, but they have already made several changes to it.

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The rebuilding Dolphins made several moves a day after the cutdown deadline. Read more at Pro Football Rumors.

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