Miami Dolphins acquire quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Miami Dolphins acquire quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers
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The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers on August 30, 2026. In exchange for the signal-caller, the Dolphins sent a 2028 sixth-round draft pick to Green Bay. McCord joins Miami to serve as the primary backup to starter Malik Willis. This move follows a series of roster adjustments by the Dolphins, including the trade of Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the waiving of Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski. McCord, a former Syracuse and Ohio State player, previously spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad before joining the Packers on a reserve/futures contract this past January.

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  • Miami Dolphins sent a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Green Bay Packers for Kyle McCord.
  • McCord will act as the primary backup quarterback to starter Malik Willis in Miami.
  • The Dolphins recently traded Quinn Ewers and waived Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski.
  • Kyle McCord previously played at Syracuse and Ohio State before joining the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Green Bay maintains Jordan Love as the team's clear starter at the quarterback position.
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  • 5:07 PMCBS NFLKyle McCord trade grades: Dolphins acquire QB depth from familiar face in Green Bay
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Miami shipped off a 2028 sixth-round pick in exchange for McCord

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