Dolphins waive injured offensive lineman, sign linebacker for roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have waived offensive lineman James Ester with an injury designation following a joint practice. Ester, who transitioned from defensive tackle to guard, is expected to join five other players on season-ending injured reserve. To fill his spot on the roster, the Dolphins signed linebacker Stephen Dix Jr., who has experience at multiple colleges including Florida State and Marshall. Dix spent time with the Arizona Cardinals after going undrafted in 2026.
- •James Ester waived due to injury designation
- •Ester likely to join five players on injured reserve
- •Dolphins sign linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. to fill roster spot
- •Dix played at Florida State, Marshall, and Arkansas
- •Dix previously spent time with Arizona Cardinals
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins lose offensive lineman for the year, sign LB to take his spot
"The Miami Dolphins lost an offensive lineman to an injury during their joint practice, now they've brought in a linebacker to take his roster spot.
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