The Miami Dolphins announced they have been awarded linebacker Tyrel Dodson off waivers from Seattle and placed tight end Tanner Conner on the injured reserve list.
Dodson is a five-year NFL veteran who has appeared in 68 career games with 24 starts with Buffalo (2020-23) and Seattle (2024). He has recorded 199 tackles (132 solo), 6.5 sacks, six pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his career. 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.
Conner has appeared in 24 career games with one start with Miami (2022-24), recording three receptions for 16 yards (5.3 avg.) He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami in 2022. Conner played collegiately at Idaho State, where he was a first-team All-Big Sky selection at wide receiver in the spring of 2021. Conner also earned all-conference honors in track and field. He transitioned to tight end when he was signed by the Dolphins in 2022.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Birthdate | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrel Dodson | LB | 6-0 | 237 | 6/25/98 | 5 | Texas A&M | Franklin, Tenn. | Wai., ’24 (Sea.) |
