MIAMI – Cutdown day in the NFL usually delivers intrigue, and this 12 months was no distinctive for the Dolphins.
Miami created some fascinating choices led by holding 3 quarterbacks on the roster right after rookie seventh-spherical choose Skyler Thompson’s outstanding preseason and schooling camp.
Operating back
Just after releasing Sony Michel, the Dolphins determined to go with four backs, as mainstays Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed made the slash.
Restricted finish
The exciting option below was Tanner Connor, the undrafted totally free agent. He’s been hurt given that the to start with preseason activity but confirmed the workforce so substantially in camp that he’s on the roster. Connor went to Idaho State on a monitor scholarship and then performed broad receiver. Miami noticed ample to sign him right after the draft and make him a limited end. He could finish up being a terrific obtain by the scouting workers.
Cornerback
Byron Jones will skip the start out of the time just after offseason medical procedures. Other bumps and bruises leave the Dolphins probably seeking at the obtainable players that have been cut. The good tale here is Kader Kohou, undrafted out of Texas A&M Commerce. He received a sizable signing bonus and sticks close to. He is from the Ivory Coast and his family members received a lottery when he was 9 a long time outdated to appear to America. Right here he is, in the NFL. Hollywood couldn’t create a greater script.
Offensive line
Greg Tiny won the battle to be the backup tackle. Larnell Coleman saw substantial enjoying time in apply and game titles but could not lock down the spot.
Extensive receiver
The five were rather considerably established for a even though – Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Cedric Wilson, Trent Sherfield and rookie Erik Ezukanma. The query was, would the group go with a sixth vast receiver. River Cracraft, Lynn Bowden and undrafted rookie Braylon Sanders ended up battling for the place. Probably the Dolphins come to feel they can provide just one or two of them again for the apply squad but the option was produced to maintain five gamers at the posture.
Of training course, there could and likely will be extra improvements produced right before next Sunday’s period opener versus New England.
