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The Miami Dolphins finalized their 53-man roster by claiming seven players off waivers, including quarterback Brady Cook and tight end Justin Joly. This move reshapes the team's depth chart, particularly at quarterback and tight end, as the franchise enters a rebuild phase under new leadership. The additions aim to bolster a young roster that lacks veteran experience in key positions.
The Cleveland Browns face a critical shortage at tight end after placing rookie Joe Royer on the non-football illness list and losing veteran Jack Stoll to injury. With only Harold Fannin Jr., Carsen Ryan, and Blake Whiteheart remaining, Cleveland is positioned to claim Justin Joly, a fifth-round pick from the Denver Broncos who was waived on Sunday. The Browns hold the sixth spot in waiver priority and are expected to move quickly to secure the versatile pass-catcher.
The Miami Dolphins have significantly reshaped their roster by claiming seven players off waivers, notably acquiring quarterback Brady Cook and tight end Justin Joly. This move follows a major cutdown day where the team also signed edge rusher Malik Herring and re-signed practice squad quarterback Mark Gronowski. The Dolphins' quarterback depth chart now features Malik Willis, Kyle McCord, Cook, and Gronowski. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos waived Joly despite drafting him in the fifth round, while the New York Jets released Cook after he failed to secure a roster spot behind Geno Smith.
The Denver Broncos finalized their 17-man practice squad on Monday, August 31, 2026, after setting their 53-man active roster. The team lost fifth-round tight end Justin Joly and cornerback Reese Taylor to the Miami Dolphins via waivers. Running back Jaleel McLaughlin was waived and not signed to the practice squad, while veterans Calvin Throckmorton, Adam Prentice, and others returned. Head coach Sean Payton described the final roster decisions as a complex puzzle involving special teams contributions and waiver claims.
The Miami Dolphins added seven players via waiver claims on August 31, 2026, including quarterback Brady Cook and tight end Justin Joly. These moves followed the team’s finalization of its initial 53-man roster, which featured the youngest starting lineup in the NFL. The Dolphins also released veteran edge rusher Clelin Ferrell and waived several other players, including rookie edge Max Llewellyn, to balance their roster depth.
Denver Broncos GM George Paton explained the team's difficult 53-man roster decisions, including keeping three quarterbacks and waiving late-round draft picks like Justin Joly, citing the team's depth and the risk of losing key players.
The Denver Broncos finalized their 53-man roster for the 2026 season, placing edge rusher Jonathon Cooper on the commissioner’s exempt list due to pending domestic violence charges. The team retained three quarterbacks, including backup Sam Ehlinger, and waived rookie tight end Justin Joly. While the roster shows continuity, the loss of Cooper and the decision to keep multiple signal callers drew analysis regarding depth and future planning.
The NFL moved its 53-man roster deadline to Sunday at 6 p.m. ET to accommodate an international game. Notable releases include Tennessee quarterback Will Levis, New York Giants tackle Evan Neal, and Denver Broncos tight end Justin Joly. CBS Sports ranked these as top surprises, noting Levis fell behind two backups, Neal failed to transition to the interior line, and Joly struggled despite a preseason touchdown. The Athletic highlighted Levis’s injury history and Neal’s four-season tenure, while NFL.com predicted many of these outcomes earlier in the week.