Dolphins sign free agent DE Clelin Ferrell to bolster defense

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Dolphins sign free agent DE Clelin Ferrell to bolster defense
Summary

The Dolphins signed veteran free agent Clelin Ferrell on July 27, 2026. Ferrell has been a free agent since March after a stint with the Chargers in 2025, having also played for the 49ers and Commanders recently. Miami waived Kahlil Saunders to make room for the new addition. Ferrell, 29, was the fourth overall pick in 2019 by the Raiders and has played in 98 career games, contributing 181 tackles and 21 sacks.

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  • Ferrell signed with the Dolphins on July 27, 2026.
  • He has appeared in 98 games with 57 starts over seven seasons.
  • Miami waived Kahlil Saunders to accommodate Ferrell.
  • Ferrell was drafted fourth overall by the Raiders in 2019.
  • He has recorded 181 tackles and 21 sacks in his career.
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  • 10:04 PMYahoo SportsDolphins sign veteran defensive end who was once a top-five draft pick before camp
  • 9:59 PMYahoo SportsDolphins sign free agent DE Clelin Ferrell
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The Miami Dolphins were still in the market for help on the edge ahead of the start of training camp, and they’re bringing in a former top-five draft pick. The Dolphins signed defensive end Clelin Ferrell, the team announced Monday evening before veterans report for training camp Tuesday and the whole team has its first practice Wednesday. Ferrell was the No. 4 pick of the 2019 NFL draft out ...

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The Dolphins signed veteran free agent Clelin Ferrell on Monday, the team announced.

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