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Dolphins Reshape Practice Squad, Release QB Mark Gronowski
9/2/2026, 8:05:47 PM
Quarterback Roster Change
The Miami Dolphins removed quarterback Mark Gronowski from their practice squad on Tuesday. Gronowski had originally joined the team as an undrafted free agent on May 8 and was briefly cut on Sunday before re-signing on Monday. His departure leaves only Malik Willis and Kyle McCord as the remaining quarterbacks on the Dolphins’ practice roster.
New Practice Squad Signings
On the same day, the Dolphins announced the addition of eight players to the practice squad:
- Clelin Ferrell, pass rusher (former first-round pick)
- Mazi Smith, defensive lineman (former first-round pick)
- Liam Anderson, inside linebacker
- Amari Gainer, edge rusher
- Jordan Miller, defensive lineman
- Will Sheppard, wide receiver
- Jaylin Simpson, cornerback
- Tre Watson, tight end
Both Ferrell and Smith entered the NFL as first-round selections. Smith had been released by the New York Jets on Sunday, while Ferrell had participated in the Dolphins’ training camp before his release.
Impact on the Quarterback Room
With Gronowski’s exit, the Dolphins’ quarterback depth on the practice squad narrows to Willis and McCord. The move suggests the team is prioritizing other positional needs—particularly defensive depth—by allocating practice-squad slots to newly signed linemen and skill players.
Recent Roster Context
The practice-squad overhaul follows a series of recent cuts and signings aimed at reshaping the roster ahead of the upcoming season. By releasing a quarterback and adding multiple defensive and special-teams players, the Dolphins appear to be addressing depth concerns on the front seven while maintaining a minimal quarterback reserve.
These transactions reflect the Dolphins’ ongoing effort to balance positional depth and roster flexibility as they prepare for the next phase of training camp.
