Miami Dolphins Drop Big Names in Shocking Roster Moves

The Miami Dolphins announced today the release of cornerback Kendall Fuller, running back Raheem Mostert, and tight end Durham Smythe.

Fuller, who joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 18, 2024, started 11 games during the season. He finished with 50 tackles (37 solo), seven passes defensed, and one fumble recovery. A veteran of nine NFL seasons, Fuller was drafted by Washington in the third round (84th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. He spent six years with Washington (2016-17, 2020-23) and two seasons with Kansas City (2018-19), where he won Super Bowl LIV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mostert played the last three seasons with Miami (2022-24), appearing in 44 games with 30 starts. He accumulated 475 carries for 2,181 rushing yards (4.6 avg.) and 23 rushing touchdowns, while also catching 75 passes for 538 receiving yards (7.2 avg.) and five touchdown receptions.

In 2023, he led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns, earned his first Pro Bowl selection, and set franchise records with 21 total touchdowns and 18 rushing touchdowns. Before joining the Dolphins in 2022, Mostert played for five teams over seven seasons. He originally entered the league as an undrafted free agent from Purdue, signing with Philadelphia in 2015.

Smythe, a fourth-round pick (123rd overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft, spent seven seasons with the Dolphins (2018-24). He played in 112 games with 74 starts, totaling 132 receptions for 1,228 yards (9.3 avg.) and three touchdowns. He also recorded four carries for four rushing yards (1.0 avg.) and one rushing touchdown. Smythe played college football at Notre Dame.

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