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Dolphins elevate Clelin Ferrell from practice squad for Week 1 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Dolphins elevate Clelin Ferrell from practice squad for Week 1 matchup

Summary

The Miami Dolphins have elevated EDGE Clelin Ferrell from their practice squad for the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ferrell, the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, spent four seasons with the Raiders before continuing his career with the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Chargers. After joining the Miami Dolphins during the offseason, he was released during final roster cuts and subsequently signed to the practice squad. The eighth-year professional has appeared in 98 career games, recording 21 combined sacks. He is set to participate in Sunday’s contest at the venue where he played his first three professional seasons.

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Key Details

•Clelin Ferrell was elevated from the practice squad for the Week 1 game.
•The matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders is scheduled for Sunday.
•Ferrell was originally selected fourth overall by the Raiders in 2019.
•The defensive end has 21 total sacks over 98 career games.

Latest Updates

8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins elevate former Raiders top pick for Week 1 matchup in Las Vegas

What they're saying

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Former Raiders 4th overall pick Clelin Ferrell has been elevated from the Miami Dolphins practice squad for their season opener Sunday in Las Vegas.
— Yahoo Sports

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