The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have re-signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson.
Dodson was acquired by the Dolphins via waivers from Seattle on Nov. 12, 2024. He appeared in eight games with three starts last season with Miami, totaling 36 tackles (18 solo), three interceptions and four passes defensed. Dodson earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in Week 17 at Cleveland and was the only linebacker in the NFL to record three interceptions in 2024. He has appeared in 76 career games with 27 starts in five seasons with Buffalo (2020-23), Seattle (2024) and Miami (2024), totaling 235 tackles (150 solo), 6.5 sacks, three interceptions, 10 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He has also appeared in five postseason games with one start, recording eight tackles (seven solo) and one fumble recovery with the Bills. Dodson entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Buffalo in 2019 and spent part of that season on their practice squad. He played collegiately at Texas A&M (2016-18), where he appeared in 39 games and recorded 202 tackles (107 solo), 6.0 sacks, four interceptions, 15 pass deflections and two fumble recoveries in three seasons with the Aggies.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Age | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrel Dodson | LB | 6-0 | 237 | 26 | 6 | Texas A&M '19 | Franklin, Tenn. | Wai., ‘24 (Sea.) |
