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The Miami Dolphins’ preseason is over — and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan immediately went to work reshaping the football team.

Following Miami’s preseason finale against Atlanta, the Dolphins finalized their initial 53-man roster and then unleashed another extraordinary wave of transactions, including seven successful waiver claims, eight new additions to the active roster and 26 total transactions in one day.

Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber is joined by Dolphins insider Kyle Crabbs and former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Jeff Zgonina to break down one of the most eventful roster weekends in recent franchise history.

The show begins with what Miami actually learned from its 17-12 preseason loss to Atlanta. Jeff Hafley again protected most of his starters, Miami finished the preseason 0-3 and scored only one offensive touchdown all preseason — yet several young players continued to emerge, including Chris Bell, Jackson Woodard, Keith Cooper Jr. and Dante Trader Jr.

Then the Squad dives into Sullivan’s massive roster overhaul.

Miami claimed quarterback Brady Cook, tight end Justin Joly, offensive linemen Chukwuebuka Godrick and Jarrett Kingston, defensive backs Marcellas Dial Jr., Reese Taylor and Julius Wood, while also signing veteran defensive end Malik Herring.

The Dolphins also completely rebuilt the quarterback room behind Malik Willis. Quinn Ewers was traded to Jacksonville, Kyle McCord was acquired from Green Bay, Brady Cook was claimed from the Jets and Mark Gronowski returned on the practice squad.

Kyle breaks down what McCord brings after leading college football with 4,779 passing yards at Syracuse in 2024 and producing 446 yards and four touchdowns during this preseason.

One of Miami’s biggest surprises came at linebacker.

Veteran Tyrel Dodson — who recorded 129 tackles last season — was released after Miami determined rookie Jacob Rodriguez had won the competition. Willie Gay Jr. remains because of his valuable hybrid ability, while young linebackers Jackson Woodard and Kyle Louis also survived Miami’s roster overhaul.

The Squad examines Miami’s youth movement, with players including Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr., Jackson Woodard, Keith Cooper Jr., Dante Trader Jr. and Chris Johnson all emerging from training camp as members of one of the NFL’s youngest rosters.

GRIES, Kyle and Z also break down Miami’s new offensive-line depth, secondary additions, the injuries to Trey Moore and Kenneth Grant, the Jarquez Hunter/Tutu Atwell trade sequence, Bradley Pinion’s shaky preseason and where Sullivan may still look to upgrade the roster.

Finally, the focus turns to the most important evaluation of Miami’s entire 2026 season:

Malik Willis.

Sullivan believes Miami has enough talent around Willis to properly determine whether he can become the Dolphins’ long-term quarterback. Now that roster construction is largely complete and Week 1 approaches, there are no more preseason excuses.

The new Miami Dolphins are taking shape.

Now they have to play.

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\*\*\*\*\* 'LIVE' Miami Dolphins Commentary + Analysis from Miami Dolphins Defensive Tackle Jeff “Z” Zgonina, Locked On Dolphins' Kyle Crabbs and Host Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber.

The Dolphins open the 2026 season in 2 weeks, and we will be right here 'LIVE' with your DOLPHINS SQUAD SHOW every Wednesday at noon ET, and after every Miami Dolphins game.

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Miami Dolphins shake up their 53-man roster, claiming a staggering seven players off waivers and flipping 15% of their lineup overnight. Can newcomers like Justin Joly and Brady Cook ignite fresh competition and boost Miami’s playoff hopes, or is this a sign of deeper roster concerns? Kyle Crabbs spotlights the team’s bold acquisitions—ranging from tight end Justin Joly to athletic quarterback Brady Cook and toolsy tackle Chu Godrick—and breaks down why the Dolphins’ front office is relentlessly churning in search of hidden gems.

Kyle Crabbs digs into the impact of these dramatic changes on Miami’s offensive and defensive depth charts, weighs risk vs. reward among the newbies, and analyzes candid remarks from GM John Eric Sullivan on roster honesty and developmental priorities. Key talking points include the fate of outgoing players like Clelin Ferrell and AJ Green, the strategic vision for the Dolphins heading into the 2026 NFL season, and the likelihood these pickups can become long-term contributors.

00:00 Analyzing Dolphins' draft decisions

05:15 Evaluating Dolphins' quarterback options

08:14 Discussing player signings and evaluations

10:25 FanDuel college football excitement

13:46 Roster depth and positions update

16:57 Evaluating Waiver Wire Additions

22:40 Discussing the Dolphins' 53-man roster

24:44 Constructive criticism for Dolphins roster

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Miami Dolphins eye bold roster shakeup as Kyle Crabbs identifies prime waiver wire and vested veteran targets. Can Miami outmaneuver rivals for impact players like Will Levis, Cole Wisniewski, and Darrian Kinnard to strengthen key positions ahead of the season?

Kyle Crabbs breaks down the Dolphins’ strategy navigating the waiver wire with the 11th pick, spotlighting promising names at quarterback, offensive line, edge rusher, and defensive back. He examines the trade-offs, including likely cuts for newcomers and the ripple effects on depth at wide receiver, tight end, and linebacker. The Dolphins’ path to optimizing their 53-man roster gets competitive, though. Will Miami’s front office capitalize on this critical opportunity and address glaring roster holes before the deadline?

00:00 Dolphins' waiver wire strategy

05:34 Discussing NFL Draft Prospects

07:08 Discussing NFL waiver wire strategy

10:32 Malik Willis' development challenges

16:33 FanDuel sponsorship discussion

19:38 Fantasy football waiver strategy discussion

22:48 Finalizing a 53-man NFL roster

25:17 Discussing player lineup decisions

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Miami Dolphins shock fans with their youngest 53-man roster in years—could this youth movement fuel a bold new era, or spell growing pains ahead? Seven wide receivers make the cut, while the quarterback room is overhauled with Malik Willis and new arrival Kyle McCord, prompting questions about depth and competition under center.

Kyle Crabbs breaks down surprise roster moves, including the departures of Jarquez Hunter and Tyrel Dodson, as well as key additions like DJ Herman at fullback and AJ Henning at receiver. The defense showcases fresh faces with Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, and Keith Cooper, while only three safeties remain on board. With discussion around possible waiver claims, the Dolphins’ roster churn isn’t over yet. Can head coach Jeff Hafley’s youth-centric strategy spark immediate success, or will Miami face the same fate as past rebuilding teams?

00:00 Dolphins QB Roster Changes

04:53 Football roster cuts discussion

08:23 Deciding final safety positions

11:59 Dolphins preseason roster decisions

16:18 Building a Winning Team Incrementally

20:04 Managing NFL roster and salary cap

23:18 Youngest NFL roster in 2026

26:06 Rosters and waiver wire concerns

30:23 Defensive line snap count predictions

31:51 Dolphins roster concerns and waiver hopes

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The Miami Dolphins’ preseason is officially over following a 17-12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and now the real decisions begin.



Miami finished the preseason 0-3 while playing its established starters sparingly, including sitting Malik Willis and most of the first team for the final two games. Jeff Hafley has consistently emphasized health, evaluation and the value of Miami’s physical training camp and joint practices — but now the question becomes whether that approach has prepared the Dolphins for Week 1.



Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber and former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Jeff Zgonina break down everything that happened against Atlanta and what it means for the roster.



The Dolphins failed to score a touchdown Friday, with Riley Patterson accounting for all 12 points, but Miami’s defense created three takeaways. Rookie wide receiver Chris Bell finally made his NFL debut after ACL rehab, Jackson Woodard continued his breakout summer with another fumble recovery, and several young players made final arguments for roster spots.



The show also examines the unusually heavy preseason usage of veterans Tyrel Dodson and Willie Gay Jr., Jacob Rodriguez’s injury, the loss of Trey Moore to ankle surgery, and the growing questions surrounding Miami’s depth.



Then GRIES brings in Kyle Crabbs’ latest 53-man roster projections, including the possibility that Miami still adds an outside quarterback, offensive lineman, edge defender and even a new punter after leaguewide cuts.



Who makes the receiver room? How does the Jarquez Hunter trade impact De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II? Did Jackson Woodard force his way onto the roster? Is Chris Bell ready for a real role? And just how much roster churn could Jon-Eric Sullivan create before Week 1?



Finally, the Squad turns the page from preseason football to the real Miami Dolphins — Malik Willis, the starting offensive line, De’Von Achane, Caleb Douglas, Malik Washington and the group Jeff Hafley has largely protected throughout August.



The evaluations are almost over.



Now we find out whether Miami is actually ready.



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