Miami Dolphins part with multiple players post NFL Draft

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 21: Miami Dolphins LB Derrick McLendon #59 during the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars Joint Training Camp on August 21, 2025, at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Miami Dolphins added 13 new players to their roster during the 2026 NFL Draft — with many more being signed as undrafted free agents. On Monday, the overhaul of Miami’s roster continued with the release of 7 members of their roster.

• Taybor Pepper – LS
• Isaiah Johnson – CB
• Jason Maitre – CB
• Derrick McLendon – EDGE
• K.C. Ossai – LB
• Seth Vernon – P
• Zack Kuntz – TE

Roster Moves | We have released long snapper Taybor Pepper and waived cornerback Isaiah Johnson, tight end Zack Kuntz, cornerback Jason Maitre, edge Derrick McLendon, inside linebacker K.C. Ossai and punter Seth Vernon. pic.twitter.com/NeXjRegkDV

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 4, 2026

While none of the names on this list are too terribly surprising, McLendon, Maitre and Johnson were with the club in 2025. Unfortunately for Maitre and Johnson, each suffered major injuries that not only impacted last season, but seem to have impacted the start to their 2026 seasons as well.


The Dolphins will now turn their attention to rookie minicamp which begins on May 8th and goes through May 9th — this Friday and Saturday. The team drafted players at linebacker — Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis — and at tight end — Will Kacmarek — plus at EDGE rusher — Trey Moore and Max Llewellyn, so attempting to fill the void left by Monday’s releases will begin in short order.


We will continue to keep you updated with all things Miami Dolphins as the major rebuild of the organization continues through the offseason.

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