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Swanson joined the Dolphins on Sept. 3 but was released on Sept. 4 to make room for running back Brandon Bolden, so it’s hard to say this particular deal will lead to a relevant run in Miami. The Dolphins have Ted Larsen stationed as a swing backup behind center starter Daniel Kilgore.

Swanson, however, did serve as a three-season starter in Detroit. The former third-round pick ended his Lions run starting 42 games from 2014-17. He could not make the Jets’ 53-man roster this year but will have another chance to make an impression with the Dolphins.

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Dolphins Tried To Claim Tanner Vallejo

By Sam Robinson | at September 7, 2018 3:43 pm

The Dolphins submitted an unsuccessful waiver claim for a Bills cut, linebacker Tanner Vallejo, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald notes. Vallejo ended up in Cleveland because of the Browns’ top waiver priority position, one they’ve used frequently over the past week. Miami also wanted to keep two of their own cuts — running back Buddy Howell and tackle Eric Smith — but saw the former land with the Texans via waiver claim and the latter end up choosing to sign with the Patriots’ practice squad instead of the Dolphins’.
Dolphins skepticism is rampant around the NFL-following world going into this season, with Miami sitting as one of Las Vegas’ longest-odds Super Bowl propositions, but one reason the team believes it will improve from a disappointing 2017 is its offensive line. The Dolphins believe Laremy Tunsil is set for a “monster” season and that Daniel Kilgore has filled in nicely for Mike Pouncey — as both a leader and a player, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald notes. Kilgore and Josh Sitton are now in place on a Miami front that’s endured questions about its interior line — be it Pouncey’s health or guards’ underwhelming performance — for years.

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Dolphins Re-Sign TE Gavin Escobar

By Andrew Ortenberg | at September 6, 2018 10:21 am

After he was released by the team at final cuts, the Dolphins are bringing back tight end Gavin Escobar according to Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald (Twitter link).

To make room on the roster, the team is placing MarQueis Gray on injured reserve. Beasley posted a follow-up tweet noting that it’s “big news” as Gray “was on track to be a Week 1 starter.” It’s a big blow for Miami just days before the season gets underway.

Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald followed up with a tweet of his own, noting that it’s an Achilles injury for Gray. Although he’ll be eligible to return after eight weeks, if it’s an Achilles tear he’ll be done for the whole season. Escobar, a second round pick of the Cowboys back in 2013 was brought in on a one-year deal this offseason but let go as the Dolphins trimmed their roster to 53.

Escobar never lived up to his draft status, catching just 30 passes for 333 yards and eight touchdowns across his four seasons in Dallas. The injury to Gray likely means more snaps and potentially an every down role for rookie second round pick Mike Gesicki.

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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/5/18

By Sam Robinson | at September 5, 2018 4:35 pm

Here are Wednesday’s practice squad moves:

Detroit Lions

Signed: LB Trevor Bates, C Leo Koloamatangi
Cut: S Rolan Milligan, LB Darnell Sankey, T Dan Skipper

Miami Dolphins

Signed: S Maurice Smith
Cut: RB Jeremy Langford

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: CB Jalen Myrick
Placed on injured list: DB Jack Tocho

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: RB Trey Edmunds
Cut: RB Jarvion Franklin

Seattle Seahawks

Cut: LB Antwione Williams

Washington Redskins

Signed: WR Jehu Chesson, TE J.P. Holtz
Cut: QB Nic Shimonek

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Dolphins Sign RB Brandon Bolden

By Andrew Ortenberg | at September 4, 2018 9:51 am

The Dolphins are signing longtime New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald (Twitter link).

To make room on the roster for Bolden, the team cut center Travis Swanson, who was just signed yesterday. Bolden will get to continue his career in the AFC East, as he spent his first six seasons in New England before being released at final cuts on Saturday.

The Ole Miss product improbably made the Patriots as an undrafted free agent back in 2012, and stuck up until now, a remarkable feat for an undrafted player. He became a core special teams player during his time in New England, as well as handling a significant amount of carries his first few seasons.

In total, he rushed 216 times for 912 yards, good for 4.2 yards per carry, with six touchdowns with the Patriots. He also caught 47 passes for 373 yards and two more touchdowns. He’ll join a Dolphins running backs room that includes Kenyan Drake, Frank Gore, and rookie Kalen Ballage.

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Minor AFC Transactions: 9/3/18

By Sam Robinson | at September 3, 2018 7:40 pm

Here are Monday’s minor moves from the AFC:

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: TE Ryan Hewitt

Kansas City Chiefs

Claimed off waivers (from Browns): C Austin Reiter
Released: OL Bryan Witzmann

Los Angeles Chargers

Waived: RB Justin Jackson

Miami Dolphins

Signed: T Sam Young
Waived: DB Maurice Smith

New York Jets

Placed on IR: RB Elijah McGuire

Oakland Raiders

Claimed off waivers (from Cowboys): DT Brian Price
Waived: WR Johnny Holton, DT Treyvon Hester

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Dolphins Sign C Travis Swanson

By Andrew Ortenberg | at September 3, 2018 11:06 am

The Dolphins filled their open roster spot today, signing center Travis Swanson according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald (Twitter link).

Swanson finds a new home in the AFC East, as he was cut by the Jets on Saturday as they trimmed their roster down to 53. Salguero noted in a follow-up tweet that the team had been interested in him earlier this spring before the Jets signed him. He also points out that Swanson has a history with the Dolphins’ offensive line coach, Jeremiah Washburn, from their time in Detroit together.

Swanson came into the league as a third round pick of the Lions back in 2014. He was an effective player when healthy, but struggled with concussion issues his last two seasons with Detroit. Overall, he started 42 games for the Lions and is a nice depth signing for the Dolphins with extensive starting experience. He’ll slide in as the backup to Dolphins center Daniel Kilgore, but could start in a pinch.

Swanson was a somewhat surprising cut by the Jets, and didn’t take long to resurface. The former Arkansas Razorback received very low grades from Pro Football Focus in 2017, but was better before that. If he can show he’s put his concussion issues behind him and stay healthy, he should be able to stick in Miami.

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Sunday NFL Transactions: AFC East

By Dallas Robinson | at September 2, 2018 4:55 pm

Listed below are the Sunday roster moves for the four AFC East teams. Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline yesterday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters, claiming players off waivers or signing guys who clear waivers. Those transactions for the Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, and Jets are noted below.

Additionally, as of 12:00pm CT today, teams can begin constructing their 10-man practice squads. You can check out our glossary entry on practice squads to brush up on those changes, as well as all the other guidelines that govern the 10-man units, whose players practice with the team but aren’t eligible to suit up on Sundays.

Here are Sunday’s AFC East transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day: