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Dolphins Claim Seven Players Off Waivers in Roster Shake-Up

The Miami Dolphins claimed seven players off waivers Monday, including three defensive backs and a quarterback, as they finalized their roster ahead of the regular season. The moves added depth at tight end, quarterback, and the secondary, with several players bringing starting experience and special teams value.

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Dolphins Claim Seven Players Off Waivers in Roster Shake-Up

The Miami Dolphins claimed seven players off waivers on Monday, a significant roster adjustment as the team finalized its 53-man lineup ahead of the regular season. The moves included three defensive backs and a quarterback, according to the Naples Daily News and Sports Illustrated.

The Dolphins released cornerback Ethan Bonner and seventh-round pick Max Llewellyn, a defensive end, to remain under the league limit. No other NFL team claimed more than three players on Monday; 18 teams made no waiver claims at all.

New Additions by Position

The Dolphins added quarterback Brady Cook, formerly of the New York Jets, giving Miami three quarterbacks on the roster after the team was temporarily down to just Malik Willis over the weekend. The Dolphins also traded for Green Bay’s Kyle McCord.

Cook, 24, completed 88 of 153 career passes for 739 yards with two touchdowns and seven interceptions, posting a passer rating of 55.4. In a December loss to Miami, he completed 14 of 30 passes for 163 yards but was intercepted twice and sacked six times.

The Dolphins also claimed three defensive backs: Marcellas Dial of New England, Reese Taylor of Denver, and Julius Wood of Dallas. Two offensive tackles were claimed—Chukwuebuka Godrick of Kansas City and Jarrett Kingston of Houston—along with tight end Justin Joly of Denver.

Profiles of the Newcomers

Justin Joly, a fifth-round pick by Denver in 2025, earned first-team All-ACC honors last season at C. State after catching 49 passes and leading the team with seven receiving touchdowns. He caught an 88-yard touchdown in a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, finishing the preseason with five receptions for 105 yards.

Brady Cook started four games for the Jets last season, losing all four while throwing for 739 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Marcellas Dial, 25, was a sixth-round pick by New England in 2024 and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, starting one. He missed last season after tearing his ACL in August.

Reese Taylor, 27, played five games for the Broncos last season, finishing with two tackles and contributing primarily on special teams.

Julius Wood, 25, appeared in nine games with the Tennessee Titans in 2024 as a backup safety. He had been signed by Dallas in January.

Chukwuebuka Godrick, 25, is originally from Nigeria and entered the league through the NFL’s International Player Pathway program. He appeared in four games for Kansas City last season, starting three.

Jarrett Kingston was selected by San Francisco in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and has experience playing both guard and tackle.

Roster Context

The Dolphins’ waiver claims address specific areas of need, including backup quarterback, offensive line depth, and the secondary. The team’s 53-man roster now features a mix of young players and seasoned veterans, with several of the new additions expected to contribute on special teams.

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Naples Daily News

Framing: The headline emphasizes the number of players claimed and the team's activity in the waiver wire.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Miami Dolphins claimed seven players from the waiver wire on Monday.
Among the claims were three defensive backs and a quarterback.
The Dolphins released cornerback Ethan Bonner and seventh-round pick Max Llewellyn.
The seven players claimed is more than double that of any other NFL team.
Quarterback Brady Cook, formerly of the New York Jets, was claimed.
The Dolphins also traded for Green Bay’s Kyle McCord.
Three defensive backs were claimed: Marcellas Dial, Reese Taylor, and Julius Wood.
Two tackles were claimed: Chukwuebuka Godrick and Jarrett Kingston.
Tight end Justin Joly of Denver was claimed.
The Dolphins signed nine players to their practice squad.
The Dolphins released edge Clelin Ferrell and cornerback J. Green III.
The Dolphins are signing defensive end Malik Herring.
Eighteen teams didn't claim anybody.

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Sports Illustrated

Framing: Headline emphasizes the unusual number of waiver claims (seven) with an exclamation mark, focusing on the quantity and surprise.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Miami Dolphins claimed seven players off waivers Monday, a list headlined by Denver Broncos 2025 fifth-round pick tight end Justin Joly.
The Dolphins also added former Jets quarterback Brady Cook, former Patriots defensive back Marcellas Dial, former Broncos defensive back Reese Taylor, former Cowboys safety Julius Wood, former Chiefs offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick and former Texans offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston.
Joly earned first-team All-ACC honors last season after catching 49 passes and tied a single-season program record while leading the team with seven receiving touchdowns.
In Denver’s preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings, Joly caught an 88-yard touchdown pass and finished the preseason with five receptions for 105 yards.
Cook started four games for the New York Jets last season, losing all four games while throwing for 739 yards, two touchdowns and seven interceptions.
One of those starts came against Miami, when he completed 14 of 30 passes for 163 yards and two interceptions.
Godrick, a 6-foot-5 tackle who entered the league through the NFL’s International Player Pathway program in 2022, appeared in four games for Kansas City last season and started the final three.
Kingston was selected by San Francisco in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and has experience playing both guard and tackle.
Dial was a sixth-round pick by New England in 2024 and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie before missing last season with a torn ACL.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed seven players off waivers on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed tight end Justin Joly, a fifth-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2025, off waivers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed quarterback Brady Cook, formerly of the New York Jets, off waivers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed defensive back Marcellas Dial from the New England Patriots via waivers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed defensive back Reese Taylor off waivers from the Denver Broncos.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC, Naples Daily News as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed safety Julius Wood off waivers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick off waivers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins claimed offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston off waivers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimJustin Joly earned first-team All-ACC honors last season after catching 49 passes and leading the team with seven receiving touchdowns.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimJustin Joly caught an 88-yard touchdown pass in a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimBrady Cook started four games for the New York Jets, losing all four games while throwing for 739 yards with two touchdowns and seven interceptions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimBrady Cook completed 14 of 30 passes for 163 yards with two interceptions in a loss to the Miami Dolphins.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimMarcellas Dial was a sixth-round pick by New England in 2024, appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, and missed last season with a torn ACL.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimReese Taylor has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos, primarily on special teams.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimJulius Wood appeared in nine games for Tennessee in 2024, playing mostly on special teams.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimChukwuebuka Godrick entered the NFL through the 2022 draft and appeared in four games for Kansas City last season, starting three.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimJarrett Kingston was selected by San Francisco in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and has played both guard and tackle.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Illustrated as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Naples Daily News, Sports Illustrated 17 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31