Dolphins claim Jared Wayne, waive Ryan Miller in receiver swap

Jefferson joins practice squad as Smith exits

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

Roster Moves | We have waived wide receiver Ryan Miller and claimed wide receiver Jared Wayne off waivers from Houston. Via @MiamiDolphins on X

What happened: Miami claimed Jared Wayne off waivers from Houston one day after the Texans waived him Oct. 12 and waived Ryan Miller in the corresponding spot. The team also signed defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Mazi Smith from the practice squad.

Why it matters: Wayne is in his first NFL season after catching 2 passes for 20 yards in one 2025 game with Houston. Jefferson, a 2024 fourth-round pick at No. 116 out of LSU, was released by the Chargers on Oct. 6 and adds interior depth. Smith had been elevated from the practice squad on Oct. 3 after recording 3 tackles in five 2025 games with Dallas.

By the numbers: Jared Wayne (2025 Texans): 1 game, 2 receptions, 20 yards. Mazi Smith (2025 Cowboys): 5 games, 3 tackles. Jordan Jefferson: 2024 Round 4, No. 116, LSU. Mazi Smith: 2023 Round 1, No. 26, Michigan.

What to watch: Watch whether Wayne dresses for the next game and if Jefferson earns an elevation from the practice squad.

Sources

@MiamiDolphins 2026-10-13T20:36:36.592732+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NFLBreakingJared WayneJordan Jefferson

Follow NFL Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNFL

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →