Dolphins swap backup quarterbacks, waiving Gronowski for McCord
The Dolphins are waiving Mark Gronowski and adding Kyle McCord to the roster. Coach Jeff Hafley indicated the team may keep only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
The Dolphins are making a change at the bottom of their quarterback depth chart, waiving Mark Gronowski and bringing Kyle McCord onto the roster. The move reshuffles the team's backup situation behind their starter, with the organization clearly looking to evaluate a different option in that role.
Coach Jeff Hafley has suggested the team could carry just two quarterbacks on the active 53-man roster when the season begins. That approach would leave the Dolphins thin at the position but would free up a roster spot for another position group, a common strategy for teams confident in their starter's durability.
This roster move could affect the Dolphins' depth and flexibility heading into the season, as carrying only two quarterbacks leaves little margin for injury. Fans and analysts may view the swap as a signal about the team's confidence in its quarterback room. The decision could also impact the waived player's career trajectory, though he may land elsewhere.