For the Miami Dolphins, the team has until 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to cut their roster down to the mandatory 53-man limit for their 2017-18 NFL regular season opener on Sept. 10 when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dolphin Nation will keep you updated here on all the moves the Dolphins make from now until Saturday’s roster deadline.
Punter Matt Darr’s agent Brett Tessler reported on Twitter that his client was released from the Dolphins, who lost the punting job to undrafted rookie free agent Matt Haack of Arizona State University.
https://twitter.com/TesslerSports/status/903682295017680896
According to Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post, Dolphins defensive lineman Julius Warmsley and offensive linemen Avery Young were both released by the team.
Miami Dolphins DL Julius Warmsley will be released per league source
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 1, 2017
Miami Dolphins releasing OL Avery Young per league source
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 1, 2017
According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Miami decided to release linebacker Junior Sylvestre after he was signed to the roster earlier this month.
Dolphins cut linebacker Junior Sylvestre, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 1, 2017
Jason La Canfora, a reporter for CBS Sports, reported that wide receiver Mitch Mathews was among the Friday cuts.
WR Mitch Mathews is among the Dolphins cuts today
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 1, 2017
According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins cut both defensive lineman and Lawrence Okoye and wide receiver Rashad Lawrence.
Per league sources, DL Lawrence Okoye and WR Rashad Lawrence among Dolphins cuts so far today.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 1, 2017
According to Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post, Miami released defensive lineman Nick Williams as part of their roster cuts.
Miami Dolphins releasing DL Nick Williams per league source
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 1, 2017
According to the Sun-Sentinel’s Omar Kelly, former Florida International University offensive lineman Isame Faciane was released by the Dolphins.
Add offensive lineman Isame Faciane to the list of players the Dolphins have cut.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) September 1, 2017
The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson also announced on Friday evening via his Twitter that the Dolphins cut ties with cornerback Larry Hope.
Dolphins cut CB Larry Hope, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 1, 2017
More Friday roster updates for the Dolphins will be posted here throughout the day.
