The Miami Dolphins have been making moves all season, and heading into Week 14, they continue to do just that.
On Wednesday, Miami swapped players on their practice squad, as they released defensive back Verone McKinley III and signed defensive lineman Justin Ellis.
McKinley, 23, was originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon in 2022, and he split time between the active roster and the practice squad as a rookie. In his first season, he recorded 16 tackles, one interception and a pass defensed in 10 games. He’s yet to appear in a game this year.
Ellis, 32, worked out for the Dolphins on Tuesday. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in 2014. He spent six seasons with the black and silver before joining the Baltimore Ravens for three years and the New York Giants for one. In 117 games, he’s recorded 182 tackles (eight for a loss), five quarterback hits, three tipped passes and 1.5 sacks.
This move should mean good things for the health of safety Jevon Holland, as well as the other safeties on the roster, but it could also mean that someone on the defensive line is a little nicked up.