Dolphins claim seven players, add TE Justin Joly

Joly was drafted 152nd overall, highest at 2026 cutdown.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

No team was more aggressive on the waiver wire than the Dolphins, who claimed 7 players off of waivers. That includes Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: Joly became the highest-drafted player from the 2026 class to be waived at the roster cutdown. Miami made seven waiver claims in total.

Why it matters: The volume of claims reshapes Miami's roster days before the 2026 season opens. Joly adds a recent draft pick to the tight end group.

By the numbers: Miami claimed seven players. Joly was selected 152nd overall in the 2026 draft.

What to watch: Miami must clear seven roster spots before the season opener.

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@FieldYates 2026-08-31T18:54:47.959207+00:00

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