Dolphins Make Seven Waiver Claims; QB Brady Cook, TE Justin Joly Among Them
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Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos waived rookie tight end Justin Joly shortly after trading up to draft him in the fifth round, leading to his claim off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.
- Miami made a significant roster overhaul by claiming seven players off waivers, including Joly, and signing edge rusher Malik Herring, while also reshaping their quarterback room with Mark Gronowski returning to the practice squad.
- Joly had a productive college career at Connecticut and NC State, earning first-team All-ACC honors in 2023, but was deemed expendable by the Broncos despite showing promise in preseason games.
- The Dolphins' tight end group is led by former Bronco Greg Dulcich, with the team holding several young tight ends including Joly and two 2026 draftees, signaling a focus on developing long-term options at the position.
- Quarterback Brady Cook, claimed from the Jets, struggled during his rookie season and preseason but joins a Miami quarterback room featuring Malik Willis, Kyle McCord, Cook, and Gronowski.
