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Nov. 16, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have elevated long snapper Tucker Addington and tackle Jackson Carman to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Addington has appeared in eight career games in four seasons with New England (2022, 2024), Washington (2023) and Miami (2024). He played in Miami’s Week 10 matchup at the L.A. Rams. He entered the NFL in 2022 as a free agent with Dallas, where he spent time on the practice squad. Prior to his practice squad stint with the Cowboys, Addington played for the Houston Gamblers—now known as the Roughnecks—of the USFL in 2022. He played collegiately at Sam Houston State, where he appeared in 34 games in four seasons with the Bearkats (2016-19).
Carman has appeared in 23 career game with six starts with the Bengals (2021-23) and Miami (2024). He appeared in seven postseason games with two starts with the Bengals and played in Miami’s Week 10 matchup at the L.A. Rams. Carman originally entered the NFL as a second-round selection (46th overall) by Cincinnati in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Clemson (2018-20), where he appeared in 40 career games with 27 starts during his three seasons with the Tigers.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Tucker Addington | LS | 6-2 | 230 | 7/16/97 | 1 | Sam Houston St. | New Braunfels, Texas | FA, ‘24 |
| Jackson Carman | T | 6-5 | 322 | 1/22/00 | 4 | Clemson ‘21 | Fairfield, Ohio | FA, ‘24 |
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Nov. 13, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have been awarded tight end Jack Stoll off waivers from Philadelphia and have waived linebacker David Long Jr.
Stoll is a four-year NFL veteran who has appeared in 57 career games with 28 starts in four seasons with Philadelphia (2021-24) and recorded 22 receptions for 193 yards (8.8 avg.). He also appeared in five postseason games and started two with the Eagles. Stoll entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Philadelphia in 2021. He played collegiately at Nebraska (2017-20), where he appeared in 43 games with 26 starts and recorded 61 receptions for 657 yards (10.8 avg.) and six touchdowns.
Long Jr. has played in 75 career games with 49 starts with Tennessee (2019-22) and Miami (2023-24). He has totaled 371 tackles (222 solo), 1.0 sack, 15 pass deflections and three forced fumbles in his career. He has also appeared in six playoff games with four starts. He played in 25 games in his two seasons with Miami, totaling 148 tackles (88 solo), 1.0 sack, one pass deflection and one forced fumble. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (188th overall) by Tennessee in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at West Virginia, where he was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Jack Stoll | TE | 6-4 | 247 | 1/28/98 | 4 | Nebraska ‘21 | Lone Tree, Colo. | Wai., ’24 (Phi) |
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Nov. 13, 2024
Miami Dolphins Sign Rucci to Practice Squad
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed tight end Hayden Rucci to the practice squad.
Rucci entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 10, 2024. He spent the offseason program and training camp with Miami, where he was on the team’s practice squad to open the season. He played collegiately at Wisconsin, where he appeared in 36 games with 18 starts during four seasons (2020-23). He caught 17 passes for 200 yards (11.8 avg.) and one touchdown for the Badgers and was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Hayden Rucci | TE | 6-5 | 247 | 1/27/01 | R | Wisconsin ‘24 | Lititz, Pa. | FA, ‘24 |
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Nov. 12, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have been awarded linebacker Tyrel Dodson off waivers from Seattle and placed tight end Tanner Conner on the injured reserve list.
Dodson is a five-year NFL veteran who has appeared in 68 career games with 24 starts with Buffalo (2020-23) and Seattle (2024). He has recorded 199 tackles (132 solo), 6.5 sacks, six pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his career. Dodson entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Buffalo in 2019 and spent part of that season on their practice squad. He played collegiately at Texas A&M (2016-18), where he appeared in 39 games and recorded 202 tackles (107 solo), 6.0 sacks, four interceptions, 15 pass deflections and two fumble recoveries in three seasons with the Aggies.
Conner has appeared in 24 career games with one start with Miami (2022-24), recording three receptions for 16 yards (5.3 avg.) He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami in 2022. Conner played collegiately at Idaho State, where he was a first-team All-Big Sky selection at wide receiver in the spring of 2021. Conner also earned all-conference honors in track and field. He transitioned to tight end when he was signed by the Dolphins in 2022.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Tyrel Dodson | LB | 6-0 | 237 | 6/25/98 | 5 | Texas A&M | Franklin, Tenn. | Wai., ’24 (Sea.) |
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Nov. 11, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have activated wide receiver River Cracraft off the injured reserve list, signed defensive tackle Neil Farrell to the active roster and placed offensive lineman Austin Jackson on the injured reserve list.
Additionally, the team elevated long snapper Tucker Addington and tackle Jackson Carman to the active roster for Monday’s game.
Cracraft is a six-year NFL veteran who has appeared in 45 career games with two starts with Denver (2018-19), San Francisco (2020-21) and Miami (2022-23). He has recorded 25 receptions for 308 yards (12.3 avg.) and three touchdowns, along with 17 punt returns for 80 yards (4.7 avg.) and three kickoff returns for 43 yards (14.3) in his career. In his two seasons with Miami, he has played in 21 games with one start, totaling 18 receptions for 223 yards (12.4 avg.) and three touchdowns. He’s also played in two postseason games for the Dolphins. Cracraft originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Denver in 2017. He played collegiately at Washington State.
Farrell has appeared in 14 career games with Las Vegas (2022), Kansas City (2023) and Miami (2024), recording 15 tackles (five solo), one pass defensed and two tackles for loss. He appeared in Miami’s Week 8 contest against Arizona and Week 9 at Buffalo, where he recorded one tackle. Farrell originally entered the league as a fourth-round selection (126th overall) by Las Vegas in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at LSU (2017-21), where he appeared in 52 career games with 21 starts and recorded 144 tackles (55 solo), 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and five passes defensed.
Jackson is a five-year NFL veteran who has appeared in 56 career games with 54 starts — 15 at left tackle, 13 at left guard and 26 at right tackle — in five seasons with Miami. He has started all eight games this season at right tackle for the Dolphins. He entered the NFL as a first-round selection (18th overall) by Miami in the 2020 NFL Draft after playing collegiately at Southern California.
Addington has appeared in seven career games in three seasons with New England (2022, 2024) and Washington (2023). He entered the NFL in 2022 as a free agent with Dallas, where he spent time on the practice squad. Prior to his practice squad stint with the Cowboys, Addington played for the Houston Gamblers—now known as the Roughnecks—of the USFL in 2022. He played collegiately at Sam Houston State, where he appeared in 34 games in four seasons with the Bearkats (2016-19).
Carman spent three seasons with the Bengals (2021-23), appearing in 22 games with six starts before being signed to Miami’s practice squad. He also appeared in seven postseason games with two starts with the Bengals. Carman originally entered the NFL as a second-round selection (46th overall) by Cincinnati in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Clemson (2018-20), where he appeared in 40 career games with 27 starts during his three seasons with the Tigers.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Tucker Addington | LS | 6-2 | 230 | 7/16/97 | 1 | Sam Houston St. | New Braunfels, Texas | FA, ‘24 |
| Jackson Carman | T | 6-5 | 322 | 1/22/00 | 4 | Clemson ‘21 | Fairfield, Ohio | FA, ‘24 |
| River Cracraft | WR | 6-0 | 198 | 11/1/94 | 6 | Wash. St. ‘17 | Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. | FA, ‘22 |
| Neil Farrell | DT | 6-4 | 325 | 9/9/98 | 3 | LSU ‘22 | Mobile, Ala. | FA, ‘24 |
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Nov. 9, 2024
Miami Dolphins Waive Pili
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have waived defensive tackle Brandon Pili.
Pili appeared in 12 career games in two seasons with Miami (2023-24), totaling four tackles (two solo). He also spent time on the practice squad with the Dolphins in 2023. Pili entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami in 2023. He played collegiately at USC (2017-22), where he appeared in 52 career games with 74 tackles (28 solo), 3.5 sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble. He earned honorable mention All-Pac 12 honors as a true freshman in 2017 when he totaled 14 tackles (three solo) and blocked a field goal.
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Nov. 6, 2024
Miami Dolphins Sign Hayes to Practice Squad
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed tackle Ryan Hayes to the practice squad.
Hayes spent most of the 2023 season on Miami’s practice squad after spending the first two weeks of the regular season on Indianapolis’ active roster. He spent the offseason and training camp with the Dolphins in 2024. Hayes entered the NFL as a seventh-round selection (238th overall) by Miami in the 2023 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan, where he was a three-year starter and a second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2021 and 2022, helping the Wolverines reach the College Football Playoff both years.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Ryan Hayes | T | 6-6 | 303 | 2/28/00 | 1 | Michigan ‘23 | Traverse City, Mich. | FA, ‘24 |
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Nov. 5, 2024
Miami Dolphins Sign Addington to Practice Squad
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed long snapper Tucker Addington to the practice squad.
Addington has appeared in seven career games in three seasons with New England (2022, 2024) and Washington (2023). He entered the NFL in 2022 as a free agent with Dallas, where he spent time on the practice squad. Prior to his practice squad stint with the Cowboys, Addington played for the Houston Gamblers—now known as the Roughnecks—of the USFL in 2022. He played collegiately at Sam Houston State, where he appeared in 34 games in four seasons with the Bearkats (2016-19).
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Tucker Addington | LS | 6-2 | 230 | 7/16/1997 | 1 | Sam Houston St. | New Braunfels, Texas | FA, ‘24 |
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