Liam Eichenberg missed all of the 2025 season. If he is to continue his NFL career, it will take place with a new team. 
The Dolphins announced on Monday that Eichenberg has been released. A knee injury landed the veteran offensive lineman on the PUP list during roster cutdowns in August. He remained there throughout the campaign, leaving open the possibility of a move such as this one. Eichenberg intends to play in 2026, but he is now a free agent.
After playing out his rookie contract with Miami, the Notre Dame product re-upped on a one-year deal. Since he was never activated from the PUP list, that contract would have tolled to 2026 had the Dolphins retained him. Instead, the team will move on while Eichenberg will begin the process of finding his next gig. His market will no doubt be tepid given the length of his absence. This move is coming with a failed physical designation, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.
Eichenberg made 60 appearances and 52 starts during his tenure with the Dolphins. The former second-rounder has seen time at every O-line position, and his versatility could be valued by interested teams. After playing as a tackle during his rookie campaign, Eichenberg has exclusively been used on the interior. He saw time at center in 2023, but otherwise his most common position has been guard.
The 28-year-old will thus likely be targeted as an option for starting guard duties during his time on the open market. That position has already seen changes in Miami’s case, with James Daniels one of the many incumbent players cut by the new decision-making tandem of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. With this Eichenberg release now taking place, additions along the interior of the offensive line will clearly be a priority for Miami.
The Dolphins are narrowly under the 2026 cap ceiling as things stand. Further cost-shedding moves will be required as a result, although managing to add financial flexibility through a Tua Tagovailoa trade remains highly unlikely.
Howie Roseman on line 1
Ryan Poles on line 2.
These Miami castoffs are sure to have a good market. It’s a good year to be a free agent blocker, even one who may be backup or slot starter quality. Other than Linderbaum, there really aren’t any for sure stars out there available, and there are a ton of teams who are looking for them. Some teams have starters who have missed critical time (such as the Chargers), others need fill-ins after losses (such as the Lions), and others are just transitioning after prior disappointments (like the Texans).
This is a year where we’ll probably see a few contracts that are higher than they would be in another cycle. Rasheed Walker is the headliner right now at the tackle spot. He’s not bad by any means, but he figures to get a much better deal than he probably would in another year. Unless Linderbaum leaves Baltimore or Williams and the 9ers divorce, Walker will be the biggest name available as a free agent. Anyone who loses out on him will have to look at players like Eichenberg at the respective positions that they need help at. Teams that need interior linemen will have to consider Eichenberg, Daniels, or Glasgow to be at least temporary solutions this year.
The Dolphin Tanking has already started with the Releasing of Hill, Chubb, Eichenberg, Daniels & Westbrook-Ikhine along with the Shopping of Fitzpatrick.
So far all the only thing the Inexperienced NEW GM knows how to do is tear down the team with no adding players who can improve the Team so far. The Grade for the Inexperienced New GM is an F-
Won’t be surprised if there is no Real Help coming from the #11 Pick in the 1st Round.
^^^ keep piping up fellas. Shows how much Dolphins games you watched the past 4 years. This is the single worst lineman I have watched in my lifetime. Every move inside he kept getting worse until it culminated in what felt like a 10% accurate snap rate at center. This wasn’t taking into account him bashing fans on twitter with a burner. Nothing made people call for McDaniel and Griers jobs more than resigning him last year. I doubt he ever sniffs the field again but if somehow he’s playing for your team I’m sorry
For real. Eichenberg is complete garbage