Dolphins release Mike White, leaving Skylar Thompson as the team's No. 2 QB
The Miami Dolphins have cut quarterback Mike WhiteAUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mike White - Let to by Miami The Dolphins have decided to release White, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact White had been competing with Skylar Thompson for the No. 2 QB role throughout camp, and this move signifies that Thompson has emerged on top in that battle. There was a possibility that Miami would keep all three signal-callers on the 53-man roster, but White instead will need to look for work with a new organization. The 29-year-old completed just 20 of 43 pass attempts for 179 yards without a touchdown or interception during the preseason, but he's had enough in-game NFL experience with some success -- specifically in 2021 and 2022 with the Jets -- to be an appealing option for teams needing quarterback depth.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Schwartz - Tears ligament in knee Schwartz suffered a ligament tear in his left knee during Friday's preseason loss to Tampa Bay, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Schwartz didn't play in either of the Dolphins' first two exhibition contests but was finally able to take the field Friday for the preseason finale. The 23-year-old caught both of his targets for 24 yards, but on his second catch -- a 17-yard reception thrown by Skylar Thompson -- he hurt his knee while being tackled. Jackson cites a source in indicating that Schwartz tore a ligament in his left knee on the play and suggests that the speedy wideout is headed either to IR or toward an injury settlement. Miami has yet to confirm those details, but this nonetheless appears to be another hit to a wide-receiver room that has had its depth thinned due to a multitude of injuries.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Washington - Racks up 120 all-purpose yards Washington caught his only target for seven yards and rushed once for 40 yards, while adding a 45-yard kickoff return and a 28-yard punt return in Friday's 24-14 preseason loss to...
Impact Washington has proven capable of making plays in a variety of situations with the ball in his hands throughout the preseason. The rookie sixth-round pick probably won't see consistent playing time at wide receiver, but his versatility should help him secure a roster spot, and Miami's coaching staff may continue to scheme the ball into Washington's hands on gadget plays or in special teams situations after the regular season kicks off Sept. 8 against the Jaguars.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Wilson Jr. - Back from broken nose Wilson rushed four times for minus-1 yard and caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Friday's 24-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact It was revealed during the game that Wilson broke his nose earlier in August, per Alain Poupart of Sports Illustrated, which explains his absence from Miami's second preseason game. Wilson didn't do much in this preseason finale, but he scored a touchdown in the preseason opener against the Falcons. Miami will definitely keep Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane and rookie fourth-round pick Jaylen Wright on the roster at running back, so Wilson's at risk of being a surprise cut prior to the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Jaguars.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Wright - Racks up 77 total yards Friday Wright (undisclosed) rushed seven times for 36 yards and caught four of six targets for 41 yards in Friday's 24-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Wright was held out of the previous preseason game against the Commanders due to an undisclosed injury, but the rookie fourth-round pick's sizable workload Friday suggests he's back to full health. He's the latest speedster to join a Dolphins backfield led by Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane, but Wright could struggle to earn playing time early in his career while those other two running backs are healthy. Wright will get a chance to make his NFL regular-season debut Sept. 8 against the Jaguars.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Hayes - Spotted in walking boot Hayes (foot) was seen wearing a walking boot following Miami's preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Friday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Hayes started at right tackle in the exhibition contest but limped toward the sideline after a play in the first half and subsequently went to the medical tent. He never returned to the contest, and the fact that he was in a boot postgame could mean that his injury is more than minor. Hayes has been competing for a depth role along the Dolphins' offensive line during training camp.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Jevon Holland - Still day-to-day Holland remains day-to-day due to an undisclosed issue, though he had a "good workout" Friday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Holland hasn't practiced in over a week, but there hasn't been much concern expressed by Miami's coaching staff about the issue. Head coach Mike McDaniel previously described the injury as "something minor," and it's not clear if it's related to the knee injury that sidelined Holland during the postseason last year. Fellow safety Jordan Poyer (thumb) is also dealing with an injury, but at this point there's little doubt that both players will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick McMorris - Considered week-to-week Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that McMorris (foot) is week-to-week, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact McMorris sat out Friday's exhibition finale against the Buccaneers and was wearing a walking boot on his right foot prior to the contest. He made a push for a spot on the 53-man roster during the team's first two preseason contests and in practice, but that opportunity could be blunted by the foot injury. Fellow safeties Jordan Poyer (thumb) and Jevon Holland (undisclosed) are also dealing with injuries, but those issues are expected to be shorter term, and both players are likely to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Ezukanma - Deemed week-to-week Ezukanma (foot) is week-to-week according to Miami head coach Mike McDaniel, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Ezukanma didn't play in Friday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay and was wearing a walking boot before the contest. He has been on the roster bubble throughout training camp, so the issue could hurt his chance of making the squad. The 2022 fourth-round draft pick played sparingly in his first two NFL campaigns, totaling one catch on two targets for three yards along with five rushes for 22 yards over 38 offensive snaps across three games.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Odell Beckham Jr. - Return to practice near? Coach Mike McDaniel said after Friday's preseason loss at Tampa Bay that the Dolphins hope Beckham (undisclosed) will be able to practice before Week 1, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach...
Impact After signing a one-year deal with Miami in May, Beckham spent the entirety of training camp and exhibition season on the active/PUP list due to an unknown injury. Considering McDaniel's comment Friday, the team could make it clear that Beckham is closing in on full health by removing him from PUP, but he ultimately won't be able to join his teammates in drills until such a move is made.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
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Erik Ezukanma - Dealing with foot injury Ezukanma is wearing a boot on his left foot Friday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Ezukanma isn't suited up, so it's apparent that he won't play in Miami's preseason finale versus the Buccaneers on Friday. The 24-year-old is competing for the final spot in the Dolphins' wide-receiver room, and the injury could be a factor in his chance of making the 53-man roster. Ezukanma stood out in Miami's second exhibition contest last week versus Washington, leading the team with five catches on seven targets for 65 yards. He also rushed once in that game for six yards.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick McMorris - Wearing walking boot McMorris (foot) is wearing a boot on his right foot Friday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact It's not clear when or how McMorris hurt his foot, but the injury will likely keep him out of the Dolphins' preseason finale Friday versus Tampa Bay. The rookie safety had been turning heads in camp, and he played in both of Miami's first two exhibition matchups, including in the preseason opener against Atlanta when he tallied a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) -- including two tackles for loss -- and a defensed pass. McMorris has been on the bubble for a spot on the 53-man roster, and it's not clear how the foot injury will impact his standing in that regard.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Tua Tagovailoa - Unlikely to play Friday Tagovailoa isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason game at Tampa Bay, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Tagovailoa thus will end this year's exhibition slate with one appearance last Saturday against the Commanders in which he completed all five of his passes for 51 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. Once Week 1 rolls around, the biggest question marks for the Dolphins offense will be the health of WRs Tyreek Hill (hand) and Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed), neither of whom took part in the preseason. In two campaigns working with coach Mike McDaniel, Tagovailoa has completed 67.4 percent of his passes, averaged 272.4 passing yards per game and put together a 54:22 TD:INT in 30 regular-season contests.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill held out of joint practice with Buccaneers due to thumb injury
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Buccaneers rookie Graham Barton says he still has a lot to prove after claiming starting center job
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Jaylen Waddle - Back at practice Wednesday Waddle (undisclosed) is practicing in full pads Wednesday and confirmed that he's only dealing with a minor injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact It's unclear whether Waddle participated in team drills Wednesday, per Omar Kelly of The Miami Herald, but in any case it's encouraging to see the star wide receiver back at practice for the first time since Aug. 7. Waddle also noted that his undisclosed injury wouldn't have limited him during the regular season, but that the Dolphins opted for caution during the preseason. Friday's exhibition finale against the Buccaneers will be Waddle's final chance to log preseason action.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tyreek Hill - Not practicing Coach Mike McDaniel said Hill (hand) will be held out of team drills Wednesday to avoid risk of further injury, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Impact McDaniel said Hill could participate fully if needed, but there's no point of rushing things with Miami's regular-season opener 18 days away (Sept. 8 against Jacksonville). Hill had a brace on his right hand at Tuesday's practice and didn't catch any passes.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
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