The Miami Dolphins claimed a veteran linebacker off waivers, eliminating an option for the Buffalo Bills.
Miami, which was ahead of Buffalo in the order, claimed, and was subsequently awarded, linebacker Tyrel Dodson off waivers from the
It's unknown if the Bills, who were No. 30 in terms of priority, placed a claim for Dodson, who spent his first four NFL seasons in Blue & Red. The 26-year-old Dodson, who left Buffalo as a free agent this past offseason, started all nine games for Seattle in 2024 prior to the surprise cut., it has a seemingly greater need at safety with only three currently on the active roster.
For those reasons, the Dolphins' waiver claim may not sting Buffalo as much as one would think. Meanwhile, Miami linebackers Cam Brown and Grayson Murphy, along with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, are on Injured Reserve.After watching the Bills secure the AFC East title for the fourth consecutive year, the Dolphins pursued and signed free agents from their division rival. Miami added safety Jordan Poyer and defensive back Siran Neal, who was a core special teamer for Buffalo.
The additions, however, have not helped the Dolphins close the on-field gap between themselves and the first-place Bills. Buffalo has already swept the season series from Miami and holds a 4.5-game lead in the division standings. Exploiting the opposing defense, the Bills hit the 30-point mark in both head-to-head wins over the Dolphins.
Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman tries to make a catch as Miami Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer defends / Mark Konezny-Imagn Images5 takeaways from Bills' up-and-down win over Colts in Week 10Bills secure best start since last Super Bowl-appearing season with Week 10 win
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