Dolphins waive three undrafted rookies ahead of roster cut deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Miami Dolphins waived three undrafted rookies on August 29, 2026, as they finalize their roster ahead of the NFL's 53-player limit. Offensive lineman Kevin Cline, tight end Ethan Conner, and linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. were released in moves reported by the Miami Herald. All three players spent time with the team during the offseason. The Dolphins are expected to make additional roster moves in the coming days to comply with the deadline set for Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET.
- •Miami waived Kevin Cline, Ethan Conner, and Stephen Dix Jr.
- •Teams must reduce rosters from 91 to 53 players by Sunday.
- •Cline was with Miami all offseason; Dix and Conner joined recently.
- •Dolphins continue making roster adjustments ahead of the deadline.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins waive trio of undrafted rookies
"The Miami Dolphins are releasing several players this weekend to get down to 53 players. These are the three most recently reported moves.
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