HAYDEN RUCCI NEWS

Joins Dolphins' practice squad Miami signed Rucci to the practice squad Friday.

Impact Rucci previously appeared in four regular-season games with Miami between Week 8 and Week 11, in which span he wasn't targeted a single time and mostly contributed on special teams. Now back with the team, he'll resume providing the Dolphins with emergency depth at tight end.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Young Coach Favorite on the Way Back? Miami Dolphins tight ends coach Jon Embree probably had a smile when he saw or heard the news involving Hayden Rucci on Wednesday. Rucci was...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Let go by Detroit The Lions waived Rucci on Wednesday.

Impact Rucci was claimed off waivers by the Lions on Dec. 1 to give the team added depth at tight end due to Brock Wright (neck) and Sam LaPorta (back) both being on injured reserve. Rucci did not appear in a game for Detroit before being let go, but he could remain with the Lions as a member of the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 14 Rucci (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact The Lions claimed Rucci off waivers to provide depth to their beat-up tight end corps. He has yet to appear in a game with the team.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Detroit Rucci was claimed off waivers by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rucci was cut loose by the Dolphins on Saturday, but he has now quickly found a new home with the Lions. The 24-year-old will provide the team with some much needed depth at tight end with Sam LaPorta (back) done for the regular season and Brock Wright (neck) potentially set for a prolonged absence. Rucci has failed to garner a target while playing 39 offensive snaps over four contests with Miami this year.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Miami The Dolphins waived Rucci on Saturday.

Impact Rucci didn't record any catches across his four outings with the team and is now headed to waivers. In a corresponding move, Miami also activated Darren Waller (pectoral) off injured reserve. Rucci could return to the team's practice squad should he clear waivers.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Dolphins Activate Austin Jackson and Tight End Darren Waller off the Injured Reserve List The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have activated offensive lineman Austin Jackson and tight end Darren Waller off the injured res...

NOVEMBER 29 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Signed to Fins' active roster The Dolphins signed Rucci from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Rucci was elevated from the practice squad in Weeks 8 and 9, and he will now be a part of the Dolphins' 53-man roster moving forward. With Julian Hill (ankle) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills and Darren Waller (pectoral) on injured reserve, Rucci could serve as the Dolphins' TE2 in Week 10 behind Greg Dulcich.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins Make Roster Moves The Miami Dolphins announced today they have signed tight end Hayden Rucci to the active roster off the practice squad and signed tight end...

NOVEMBER 8 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Back to practice squad Rucci reverted from the active roster to the practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Rucci was elevated to the practice squad for the second straight game for Thursday's loss to the Ravens. He did not log a snap and will now head back to the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Thursday Night Football The Dolphins elevated Rucci from their practice squad to their active roster ahead of Thursday's matchup versus Baltimore.

Impact Rucci has been elevated for the second straight week with Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR and Julian Hill (ankle) ruled out this week. In his first game action this season this past Sunday versus Atlanta, Rucci logged 11 snaps on offense along with 11 snaps on special teams without recording any targets. He's likely in line for a similar role Thursday night.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Rucci reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Rucci was elevated for the first time this weekend for the Dolphins' Week 8 win over Atlanta. He worked as Miami's third tight end behind Tanner Conner and Greg Dulcich and didn't record any targets. Rucci's opportunity came as a result of Darren Waller (pectoral) and Julian Hill (ankle) missing the contest. Waller is on IR and Hill was deemed a non-participant in Monday's estimated practice report, so Rucci certainly has a chance of being elevated again for Thursday's battle against Baltimore.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Rucci was elevated to the Dolphins' active roster Saturday.

Impact The Wisconsin product's elevation provides Miami with much-needed depth at tight end, as both Darren Waller (pectoral) and Julian Hill (ankle) are sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. Rucci has yet to appear in an NFL game after posting 11 catches for 125 yards and no touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2023.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins Make Roster Moves The Miami Dolphins announced today they have elevated tight end Hayden Rucci and cornerback Kendall Sheffield to the active roster for Sunda...

OCTOBER 25 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Joins Miami's practice squad The Dolphins signed Rucci to their practice squad Thursday.

Impact Rucci wasn't able to earn one of the tight end slots on Miami's final 53-man roster for 2025, but he'll contribute as a member of the practice squad. He spent most of the 2024 campaign on the Dolphins' practice squad too, and he's still waiting to make his regular-season debut.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Miami The Dolphins waived Rucci on Tuesday.

Impact Rucci entered Dolphins' training camp gunning for a depth spot on the 53-man roster, but the Wisconsin tight end failed to record a catch across three preseason games. Rucci spent most of 2024 on the Dolphins' practice squad, and assuming he clears waivers he could reprise that role for the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Miami The Dolphins signed Rucci to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Rucci had two separate stints on the Dolphins' practice squad during the 2024 regular season but did not appear in a single game. He was cut from the practice squad Dec. 24, but he'll stick around in Miami and be a part of the 90-man roster once the new league year begins March 12.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Miami's practice squad The Dolphins cut Rucci from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact It's the second time Rucci has been let go from the Dolphins' practice squad this season. The undrafted rookie out of Wisconsin has not appeared in a regular-season game, and he'll look to catch on with a team that is in need of tight end depth on the practice squad.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Dolphins' practice squad Miami signed Rucci to its practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Dolphins just cut Rucci from their practice squad three weeks ago, but they've now opted to bring him back aboard ahead of Week 11. After Tanner Conner (knee) was sent to injured reserve Wednesday, it makes some sense for Miami to explore depth options at tight end.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad The Dolphins cut Rucci from their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact In a corresponding move, the team signed C.J. Beathard and Tarik Black to their practice Squad. Rucci will now look for another opportunity with a different team.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks around in Magic City The Dolphins signed Rucci to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Rucci signed with Miami in May as an undrafted free agent. The Wisconsin product entered training camp competing for a depth spot at tight end, but he was ultimately omitted from the 53-man roster. Rucci had a strong finish to the preseason, catching five passes (on six targets) for 44 yards and one touchdown against the Buccaneers on Friday. He'll stick around on the Dolphins' taxi squad and stay ready for a promotion to the active roster.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Among Miami's roster cuts The Dolphins waived Rucci on Tuesday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Rucci made a positive impression with Miami this offseason, but the undrafted rookie out of Wisconsin was always facing an uphill battle to secure a spot on the initial 53-man roster. He'll be a candidate to resurface on the Dolphins' practice squad and continue his development as a blocker.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE