Dolphins release rookie TE Jeremiah Franklin as roster moves continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have made several roster changes, including releasing rookie tight end Jeremiah Franklin. This move comes as the team works to finalize its 53-man roster by the 6:00 p.m. ET deadline on Sunday, August 30. Franklin, who had not caught a pass in three preseason games, was initially undrafted in 2026 and had a brief stint with the New England Patriots before joining Miami. With Franklin's release, the Dolphins now have four tight ends: Greg Dulcich, Will Kacmarek, Ben Sims, and Seydou Traore.
- •Miami Dolphins release rookie tight end Jeremiah Franklin.
- •Franklin went undrafted in 2026 and had a brief stint with New England.
- •The Dolphins aim to finalize their 53-man roster by 6:00 p.m. ET today.
- •Dolphins' current tight ends include Greg Dulcich and Will Kacmarek.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins may have finalized their TE room after releasing rookie
"The Miami Dolphins have reportedly made over 20 roster moves between Saturday and Sunday morning, including the release of a rookie tight end.
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