Dolphins release linebacker Tyrel Dodson before roster deadline
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have released linebacker Tyrel Dodson, a move confirmed on August 30, 2026. This decision comes as the team finalizes its 53-man roster for the upcoming season. Dodson, who has spent two seasons with the Dolphins, was in the last year of his contract without guaranteed money remaining. Last season, he started 16 games and recorded 129 tackles, five sacks, one interception, and various forced turnovers. Following the release, Dodson is eligible to sign as a free agent.
- •Dodson played 16 games last season for the Dolphins.
- •He tallied 129 tackles, five sacks, and an interception in 2025.
- •The Dolphins needed to finalize their 53-man roster on this date.
- •Rodriguez is now positioned to start alongside Jordyn Brooks.
- 4:37 PMESPN — Sources: Dolphins release ex-starting LB Dodson
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins release LB Tyrel Dodson
"The Dolphins are releasing linebacker Tyrel Dodson, a source confirmed Sunday to ESPN, after two seasons with the team.
"The Dolphins are parting ways with veteran linebacker Tyrel Dodson.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 30, 2026, 4:37 PMSources: Dolphins release ex-starting LB Dodson
The Dolphins are releasing linebacker Tyrel Dodson, a source confirmed Sunday to ESPN, after two seasons with the team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:43 PMDolphins release LB Tyrel Dodson
The Dolphins are parting ways with veteran linebacker Tyrel Dodson.
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