Dolphins waive rookie Mason Reiger with injury designation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Miami Dolphins waived rookie defensive end Mason Reiger with an injury settlement on August 18, 2026. Reiger, 23, played at Louisville and Wisconsin before joining the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, receiving a $150,000 guaranteed contract. His injuries affected his playtime, and he is now set to revert to injured reserve if unclaimed on waivers. The Dolphins have signed defensive end/linebacker Seth Coleman to fill the roster spot.
- •Mason Reiger waived by the Dolphins with injury settlement
- •Reiger played 44 games over college career
- •Dolphins signed Seth Coleman to replace Reiger
- •Reiger could revert to injured reserve if unclaimed
- •Dolphins adjusting roster as training camp progresses
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins waive intriguing rookie with injury designation
"The Miami Dolphins brought back a recently released defensive end, and now they've released one to make room.
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