Dolphins waive 11 players ahead of the next phase of roster cuts

The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday that they have waived 11 players as they continue shaping their roster for the regular-season stretch. The moves, posted by the team as part of the club’s ongoing cut-down process, affected players across multiple positions, from the secondary to the defensive line and several offensive skill spots.

Among those released from the active roster were cornerback Alex Austin and safety Louis Moore. The Dolphins also waived inside linebacker Stephen Dix Jr., inside linebacker Jaheim Thomas, and edge rusher Seth Coleman-Lyles, moves that indicate the team is still refining its depth and defensive rotation as training camp progresses.

On offense, Miami waived running backs Coleman Bennett and Donovan Edwards. The club also removed tackle Kevin Cline from its roster and waived tight end Ethan Conner, suggesting the Dolphins are testing personnel combinations and seeking the right mix of blocking, receiving, and overall roster functionality as cuts narrow the field.

Up front, the Dolphins waived defensive lineman Alex Huntley and Cam Rice, both of whom were competing for a role on the defensive front. Defensive line cuts tend to reveal how a team values run-stopping ability, pass-rush development, and scheme fit, especially when multiple positions are in flux during the final weeks of preseason roster management.

Miami also waived wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. and edge/forward line contributor Cam Rice. The inclusion of another skill player in wide receiver depth underscores that late-August decisions often come down to the margins, such as special-teams capability, consistency, and whether a player’s skill set matches what the coaching staff wants in preseason-to-regular-season transitions.

In the NFL, a waiver means a player is placed on the waiver wire, giving other clubs an opportunity to claim them under league rules. If a player is not claimed, the team may have additional options depending on the player’s contract status and accrued experience, but the waiver step itself is a clear sign the organization is moving toward its finalized regular-season configuration.

The Dolphins’ next roster steps will likely focus on which of these players, if any, draw interest from other teams and whether Miami uses the resulting roster openings to add other free agents or adjust with players from outside the current group. For Dolphins fans, the waiver list is a snapshot of the current competition, and the follow-up claims and subsequent roster additions will be the most direct indicators of how the team’s plans are coming together.