Dolphins sign Shaka Heyward off Bengals' practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Dolphins have announced the signing of inside linebacker Shaka Heyward from the Bengals' practice squad, effective Tuesday. Heyward has played 18 games over two seasons with Cincinnati, recording eight tackles on defense and contributing on special teams with 14 tackles and one forced fumble. The Dolphins also added offensive guard James Ester to their practice squad. Ester initially joined the team after being claimed off waivers from the Packers in May.
- •Dolphins signed ILB Shaka Heyward from Bengals' practice squad.
- •Heyward has played 18 games with eight tackles in his career.
- •Dolphins also signed OL James Ester to practice squad.
- •Ester was previously claimed off waivers from the Packers.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins sign ILB Shaka Heyward off Bengals' practice squad
"The Dolphins signed inside linebacker Shaka Heyward off the Bengals' practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.
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