Dolphins face tough decisions in 2026 roster cuts before preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
As the Miami Dolphins prepare for their upcoming preseason game against the Washington Commanders, the team has released its latest 53-man roster projection. Following two weeks of training camp, five players emerged as the toughest cuts, including wide receivers Tahj Washington and Theo Wease Jr., defensive end Robert Beal Jr., linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr., and cornerback Marco Wilson. Each player faces significant competition as the roster tightens ahead of the start of the season. The Dolphins conducted their practices at Hard Rock Stadium after initially training at the Baptist Health Training Complex.
- •Dolphins conducted training camp for two weeks before preseason game
- •Five difficult roster cuts announced ahead of Commanders matchup
- •Wide receivers Washington and Wease competing for roster spots
- •Defensive end Beal struggles for standout performances in camp
- •Veteran linebacker Harrison and cornerback Wilson also face tough competition
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — 5 toughest cuts from Dolphins Wire's 2026 53-man roster projection 2.0
"The Dolphins have practiced for two weeks and will have a preseason game in a few days, so we released our roster projection and made some tough cuts.
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