Dolphins news: Bye week updates and roster moves

The Miami Dolphins were back on the practice field on Tuesday, working out for one day during the team’s Week 6 bye. While nothing else is scheduled for the week, allowing the players a chance to recover and rest before they start a 10-game stretch to the end of the season, the team had a busy Tuesday, both on the practice field and in the front office.

Several roster moves were made during the day, adding new players to the 53-man roster and to the practice squad. The rest of the week may be quiet around South Florida, but Tuesday included a lot.

During the practice, some notable players did not participate. Miami Herald reporter C. Isaiah Smalls II pointed out two key starters who were not seen practicing:

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks did not participate in Tuesday’s practice.

The star linebacker, who suffered a foot injury during Sunday’s 31-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals that momentarily sidelined him before his return at the top of the third quarter, was one of several players who sat out Tuesday. Edge Robert Beal Jr., cornerback Reese Taylor, running back Jaylen Wright, wide receiver Caleb Douglas and right guard Jonah Savaiinaea also did not practice…

Another surprise during Tuesday’s practice came when quarterback Malik Willis didn’t throw.

Again, it should be noted that a lot of guys who would have been limited in a regular practice just didn’t participate due to the upcoming bye week.

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Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks doesn’t practice, QB Malik Willis doesn’t throw and roster move – C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks did not participate in Tuesday’s practice.

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Bye Week updates

Dolphins hope bye week comes with fruitful ‘evaluation’ that can lead to wins – C. Isaiah Smalls, Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins are 0-5.

Dolphins’ Malik Willis doesn’t throw in a light, bye-week practice – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was not seen throwing a football during the media viewing portion of a light Tuesday practice on the team’s bye week.

Bengals vs. Dolphins recap

What the Week 5 Film Told Us About the Miami Dolphins – Tyler DeSena, Miami Dolphins on SI
Miami’s struggles with the pass littered both sides of the ball.

Dolphins’ small home crowds, Hard Rock Stadium’s large number of visiting fans has been noticed – Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Sunday’s announced crowd of 58,223 to watch the Miami Dolphins’ 31-24 loss to Cincinnati was one of the smallest Hard Rock Stadium crowds in recent years, and the combination of empty aqua seats and boisterous orange-and-black clad Bengals fans was impossible to miss.

Dolphins Week 5 Report Card: Running Game Delivers, but Mistakes Keep Miami Winless – Tyler Carmona, Miami Dolphins on SI
Grading how each unit performance in the 31-24 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals

Dolphins roster moves

Breaking Down the Latest Dolphins Practice Squad Moves – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins brought back their third quarterback

Miami Dolphins cut Ryan Miller after claiming former Texans receiver – Omar Kelly, Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins have released Ryan Miller, cutting the receiver who caught Malik Willis’ first touchdown pass in Miami.

Dolphins claim new wide receiver, waive Ryan Miller from roster – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins had one wide receiver come onto the active roster while cutting another late Tuesday afternoon.

Ollie Gordon

Why Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II has looked ‘more comfortable’ as RB1 – C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald
Ollie Gordon II is not new to success.

Chris Johnson

Good NFL News for Johnson As He Continues to Deliver for the Dolphins – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins cornerback has gotten better and better with each passing game

Former Dolphins

Free agent OL Jamaree Salyer is visiting the Arizona Cardinals today, per source – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN (via X)

ICYMI – The Phinsider News and Updates

Dolphins add Brady Cook to practice squad in bye week move – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
The Dolphins bring back quarterback Brady Cook.

Miami Dolphins – Stream of Consciousness…no good patterns to be found…YET! – Paul Fields, The Phinsider
Say it with me: Jeremiah Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Jeremiah Smith OR trade down! That’s it!

Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week Five | Power – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Ollie Gordon II powers his way to his first MVP award of the 2026 season.

Miami Dolphins reactions: Tuesday thoughts with The Earl – Chris Early, The Phinsider
Ignorance is bliss and patience is a virtue. If you’re dumb and don’t mind waiting around.

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