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Miami Dolphins Sign McLendon to Practice Squad Download PDF version

Sept. 3, 2024

Miami Dolphins Sign McLendon to Practice Squad

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed linebacker Derrick McLendon to the team’s practice squad.

McLendon entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Carolina on May 10, 2024, and spent the offseason program and training camp with the team. He finished his collegiate career at Colorado, where he appeared in 12 games and recorded 14 tackles (10 solo), 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries in 2023. He transferred to Colorado from Florida State where he played in 38 games in four seasons (2019-22) and recorded 61 tackles (19 solo), 7.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Derrick McLendon LB 6-4 250 9/29/00 R Colorado ‘24 Decatur, Ga. FA, ‘24

 

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