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Miami Dolphins News: Dolphins Make Notable Saturday Roster Cuts
- Updated: September 2, 2017
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After the Miami Dolphins made a handful of player cuts on Friday to their roster, the team continued to make moves on Saturday before the 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Dolphin Nation will continue to keep you updated here on all the roster moves made by the team today.
According to the Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins opened up cuts on Saturday morning when they released long snapper Winston Chapman.
With Winston Chapman cut (per source), John Denney survives. So Haack (punter), Franks (kicker), Denney (long snapper) are your Dolphins.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 2, 2017
Miami made a surprise cut on Saturday morning when they released former CFL All-Star linebacker Deon Lacey, according to the Palm Beach Post’s Jason Lieser.
Deon Lacey looked very good in camp. The Dolphins intend to put him on their practice squad if no one else signs him, per source.
— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) September 2, 2017
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald also reported that the Dolphins released former University of Miami linebacker Sean Spence, defensive lineman Praise Martin-Oguike, offensive lineman Sean Hickey and wide receiver Drew Morgan.
Colts cut former UM LB Sean Spence, per PF Talk. This Dolphins regime brought him in for a visit 17 months ago.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 2, 2017
Dolphins release DE Praise Martin Oguike, per league source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 2, 2017
Dolphins released OT Sean Hickey, per league source
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 2, 2017
Dolphins cut WR Drew Morgan, per league source, but want him to p-squad
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 2, 2017
Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald also reported that the Dolphins released quarterback Brad Doughty and defensive back Jordan Lucas.
Jordan Lucas has been cut, per source.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) September 2, 2017
Like Doughty, Lucas is a strong candidate for practice squad if he clears waivers. Might get claimed though.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) September 2, 2017
It was also announced that defensive back Lafayette Pitts was one of the Dolphins roster cuts, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Dolphins cut CB Lafayette Pitts but have interest in p-squad, per league source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 2, 2017
According to Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post, the Dolphins also waived linebacker Neville Hewitt on Saturday afternoon.
Miami Dolphins waive LB Neville Hewitt, per league source
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 2, 2017
More Saturday roster updates for the Dolphins will be posted here throughout the day.
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