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Dolphins make final cuts, trade Quinn Ewers

9/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Miami Dolphins released linebacker Tyrel Dodson and quarterback AJ Henning in final cuts.
Running back Carlos Washington Jr. cleared waivers and joined the practice squad on September 1, 2026.
Former backup quarterback Quinn Ewers was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick.
Miami signed tackle Gottlieb Ayedze, safety Major Burns, tight end Jeremiah Franklin, and Jalen Reagor to the practice squad.

History

Historical Context

The Miami Dolphins announced roster cuts on September 1, 2026, releasing several players and reshaping their practice squad. These moves echo the 1994 sports reforms when the United Nations declared 1994 the International Year of Sport and the United States hosted the FIFA World Cup, marking a global shift toward standardized professional-sports structures.

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Story summary

Miami Dolphins released linebacker Tyrel Dodson and quarterback AJ Henning in final cuts.
Running back Carlos Washington Jr. cleared waivers and joined the practice squad on September 1, 2026.
Former backup quarterback Quinn Ewers was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick.
Miami signed tackle Gottlieb Ayedze, safety Major Burns, tight end Jeremiah Franklin, and Jalen Reagor to the practice squad.

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