Former Florida Gators wide receiver [autotag]Freddie Swain[/autotag] was released by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday after returning to the franchise this summer for a second try. The former sixth-round pick (214th overall) in the 2020 NFL draft has bounced around a bit since his departure from the Seattle Seahawks.
The fourth-year pass-catcher is also dealing with a mild hamstring pull that should not keep him out longer than a week, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. However, that muscle tweak could make it difficult to land with another team ahead of the coming season.
On that note, if Swain does go unclaimed, he would return to Miami on the practice squad — where he spent the start of the 2022 campaign as well. In that case, the receiver could either see action after four games or an injury settlement can be agreed upon.
A member of Florida’s 2016 recruiting class, the Ocala, Florida, product had a prolific career in Gainesville that stretched over four years and 36 games, grabbing 68 receptions for 996 yards and 15 touchdowns while also averaging 7.9 yards per punt return across 39 attempts with a touchdown.
His first two years in the NFL saw regular action, playing in 16 (one start) and 17 (eight starts) games, respectively. Swain amassed 38 receptions for 502 yards and six touchdowns over those 33 games but was cut during the 2022 preseason, which has since left him in a bit of limbo.
Between his two stints with Miami, he also signed with the Denver Broncos last season where he played in three games with a start, catching four out of six targeted passes for 74 yards and three first downs. He also appeared in a game for Miami but did not log any stats.
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