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Hunter was notably acquired for Tutu Atwell in the preseason but was released during final cuts. The Dolphins now bring him back as depth in the running back room. Also notably on the practice squad is former first-round defensive lineman Mazi Smith. The Dolphins rounded out the practice squad with RB Carlos Washington, WR Jalen Reagor, WR Will Sheppard, CB Ethan Bonner, DE Max Llewellyn, TE Tre Watson, OT Gottlieb Ayedze, DL Jordan Miller, EDGE Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Amari Gainer, EDGE Rodney McGraw, LB Liam Anderson, CB Jaylin Simpson, and S Major Burns.

Riveting situation. The main fantasy takeaway here is probably something like “if Malik Willis gets hurt this year, all Dolphins pass-catchers will take major downgrades.”

Cook joins starter Malik Willis and recent acquisition Kyle McCord in the pecking order at quarterback for the Dolphins, with the assumption that McCord will serve as the primary backup on game days during the regular season. Either way, Cook now gets a fresh start after four starts across five appearances for the Jets during his rookie season. Tight end Justin Joly also joins the Dolphins after being released by the Broncos. The team kept four tight ends through final cuts, making the path to a roster spot more muddied, but he lands on his feet after being forced to contemplate a potential practice squad spot in Denver. Also claimed were DB Marcellus Dial, T Chukwuebuka Godrick, T Jarrett Kingston, DB Reese Taylor, and DB Julius Wood.

It’s a bit surprising after Hunter was acquired in a 1-for-1 swap for Tutu Atwell three days ago, but the Dolphins are undoubtedly hoping he will clear waivers and revert to the practice squad. The move was also a Miami money-saver, so it was not all for naught. Also waived/released by the Dolphins are OT Gottlieb Ayedze, CB Miles Battle, S Major Burns, TE Jeremiah Franklin, QB Mark Gronowski, WR Donaven McCulley, EDGE Rodney McGraw, CB Jai’Onte’ McMillan, QB Cam Miller, DL Fatorma Mulbah, LB Cam Riley, RB Carlos Washington Jr., DL Matthew Butler, LB Tyrel Dodson, EDGE Cameron Goode, OT Charlie Heck, S Lonnie Johnson Jr., WR Terrace Marshall Jr., EDGE David Ojabo, WR Jalen Reagor and CB Marco Wilson.

The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The draft pick going to the Packers is a 2028 sixth-round pick. After trading Quinn Ewers to the Jaguars, the Dolphins acquired their new backup QB in McCord, who had an impressive preseason. The Dolphins new GM and HC came from Green Bay this offseason and so did both of the quarterbacks on their active roster in McCord and starter Malik Willis. McCord was a sixth-round pick by the Eagles in the 2025 NFL Draft and is yet to appear in a regular season game.

Second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez has won a starting linebacker job. The 28-year-old Dodson will look to catch on elsewhere.

The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. A former second-round pick by the Panthers in the 2021 NFL Draft, Marshall has now been cut from the worst wide receiver room in the NFL. Marshall signed a reserve/future contract earlier this offseason, but fell short in his bid to make the roster. He last appeared in an NFL regular season game with the Raiders in 2024.

With Miller cut and Quinn Ewers traded, the Dolphins currently have 2026 UDFA Mark Gronowski as their Malik Willis backup. It seems obvious they’ll add to the position in the next few days.

Bell played in the preseason for the first time this evening. He got involved early and looked good. He snagged a four-yard catch on the first play from scrimmage and hauled in an 18-yarder on the next drive by finding the soft spot in the Falcons’ zone coverage on a post route. Bell got shaken up by a hard hit while unsuccessfully attempting to bring in another pass, but he remained on the field and came back out for the next drive as well. Bell’s return from an ACL tear seems to be going well, and the Dolphins’ wide receiver depth chart has open roles. Unsurprisingly, Bell said after the game that he will be ready to go for Week 1. He should be targeted as a last-round pick in 12-team fantasy drafts.

Douglas has seemingly secured a starting role in his rookie season. The big-bodied downfield wide receiver looked good in the first preseason game and played just three snaps in the second one. The Dolphins are expected to field a run-heavy offense, but Douglas could warrant FLEX treatment before long. He should be targeted late in drafts.