Dolphins Trim Roster with 12 Waivers as Cutdown Begins

The Miami Dolphins waived 12 players on Saturday, including wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. and cornerback Alex Austin, as they begin trimming to the 53-man roster. Several of the waived players were recent additions or rookie free agents. Wease, who scored a touchdown last season, was hurt by the team drafting three receivers.

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The Dolphins' early roster moves signal the team's priorities heading into the regular season. Wease's release follows a difficult preseason finale in which he dropped a touchdown pass and drew an illegal formation penalty, compounding the challenge of competing against three newly drafted receivers. His 63-yard touchdown catch from Quinn Ewers in last season's Week 17 win over Tampa Bay was a highlight, but it wasn't enough to secure a roster spot this year.

Austin's waiver is notable because he had been projected to make the final roster in a competitive cornerback group. Several of the waived players joined the team only after training camp began, suggesting they were evaluated as short-term options. Rookie free agents like Cline, Moore, and Rice now face uncertain futures, though practice squad opportunities remain possible for some of