Miami Dolphins claim seven players off waiver wire after roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

The Miami Dolphins added seven players from the waiver wire following final roster reductions to 53 players this past weekend. This total is the highest among all NFL teams, with the acquisitions including three defensive backs and quarterback Malik Willis. These moves arrive as the team works to stabilize its secondary and prepare for the upcoming regular season opener. Head coach Jeff Hafley must now integrate a group where 38 percent of the roster consists of rookies or players recently acquired through waivers. The team faces a challenging start to the home schedule, with games scheduled against Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Derrick Maye. Despite the turnover, the Dolphins remain committed to their rebuilding process following a significant restructuring of the team after last season.
- •Miami claimed seven players, the highest number of waiver wire additions in the league.
- •The new roster additions include three defensive backs and quarterback Malik Willis.
- •Nearly 40 percent of the team's active roster is comprised of rookies or recent waiver pickups.
- •The Dolphins play their first three home games against Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Derrick Maye.
- •Linebacker Jordyn Brooks noted the team's internal personnel shifts, including the departure of teammate Tyrel Dodson.
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"We thought the Miami Dolphins were ready to start building up after tearing it down. Then came seven waiver pickups, which sends a message.
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