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Miami Dolphins make 12 roster moves ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Miami Dolphins make 12 roster moves ahead of season opener

Summary

The Miami Dolphins announced 12 roster cuts as they finalize their team before the regular season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13. With their defense ranked the lowest in the league, the team cut seven defensive players, including cornerback Alex Austin and running back Donovan Edwards. Head coach Jeff Hafley, who took over in January, emphasized the team's need for improvement following a winless preseason. Players who have more than one accrued NFL season must clear waivers before becoming free agents by Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Dolphins lost all preseason games: 20-7, 26-3, 17-12.
•Miami needs to reduce its roster to 53 by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
•Head coach Jeff Hafley's preseason included his first cuts.
•Notable cuts include cornerback Alex Austin and running back Donovan Edwards.
•The Dolphins open the season September 13 against the Raiders.

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8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins Announce Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Week 1

What they're saying

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The Miami Dolphins’ defense was ranked the worst in the league by USA Today. The team lost all of its preseason games. 20-7 against the Washington Commanders, 26-3 against the New York Giants and 17-12 against the Atlanta Falcons. “We are not where we need to be,” head coach Jeff Hafley kept repeating after the […] The post Miami Dolphins Announce Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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