Dolphins add edge Malik Herring and claim seven players off waivers in roster reshaping

The Miami Dolphins announced a run of roster changes that underscores how the team is using the waiver system and offseason depth building to create competition ahead of the next phase of roster evaluation. In the transactions released by the club, Miami both added a new player via signing and took several players off waivers from multiple other teams.

Miami signed edge Malik Herring, adding an additional defensive pass-rush option to the group. For a team that values pressure from the front without losing discipline in coverage, adding a specialist skill set is often about creating more reps for the coaching staff and tightening the evaluation picture during roster cutdowns.

In addition to the Herring signing, the Dolphins claimed a series of players off waivers. The list included quarterback Brady Cook, who was claimed from the New York Jets. Bringing in a quarterback through waivers typically indicates a need to add depth and keep options open if the current room is operating with limited experience or if development needs a different look.

The Dolphins also claimed cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr. from the New England Patriots. That move broadens the secondary competition at a time when cornerback depth can quickly become important, particularly if teams shuffle roles between starters, nickel packages, and special teams assignments.

Miami’s waiver claims continued up and down the roster. The club claimed tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick from the Kansas City Chiefs, tight end Justin Joly from the Denver Broncos, tackle Jarrett Kingston from the Houston Texans, cornerback Reese Taylor from the Denver Broncos, and safety Julius Wood from the Dallas Cowboys. Together, the acquisitions cover both line positions and multiple defensive roles, allowing the Dolphins to examine fit, athletic traits, and willingness to contribute on special teams across more bodies than a single-position group would provide.

These kinds of moves can change how practices are structured and how coaches distribute reps, especially when multiple players arrive at once. While roster additions do not automatically translate into immediate on-field roles, they do affect internal depth charts, competition for spots, and the range of matchups the Dolphins can prepare for in training camp and the preseason evaluation window. The Dolphins’ next steps will likely focus on how quickly these newcomers learn Miami’s schemes and how the staff separates long-term projects from players who can contribute sooner in both base packages and situational roles.