MIAMI GARDENS — With his 24th birthday around the corner, Jacob Rodriguez was presented with something he'd longed for.
Don't think of it as a gift. It is, after all, something Rodriguez earned. Besides, when was the last time anyone had work piled on their shoulders and considered that a gift?
When the Miami Dolphins released veteran Tyrel Dodson, it cleared the way for Rodriguez to start at inside linebacker and serve as a quarterback of the defense, receiving play calls from coach Jeff Hafley, relaying it in the huddle and making necessary adjustments on the fly.
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All for a guy whose first NFL snap is still more than a week away.

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Veteran linebacker Tyrel Dodson has found a new home in Carolina.
The Panthers announced that they have signed Dodson to their practice squad. He was released by the Dolphins over the weekend.
Dodson joined the Dolphins in a 2024 trade with the Seahawks and started 16 games for them last season. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Bills in 2020 and Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan was in the Buffalo front office when Dodson joined the team.
Dodson has 379 tackles, 11.5 sacks, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries over his entire career.
The Panthers also signed defensive tackle Anthony Goodlow to the practice squad on Tuesday.

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MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley met with reporters Tuesday (Aug. 25) in advance of one of their final practices of the 2026 training camp.
Highlights:
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LB Tyrel Dodson will practice today barring a setback.
LB Jordyn Brooks should be able to get in some work before the opener Sept. 13 vs. Las Vegas.

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Chelsea Dodson self-identifies as a wife, a mother of three and a baker of sugar cookies.
But there's this other thing. … Or things.
Dodson, a Grants native and an Albuquerque resident, recently signed a multi-fight contract to join her husband, John Dodson, as a bare-knuckle fighter.
"They (the BKFC in the person of matchmaker Jewlz Grey, who confirmed the signing on Instagram), just offered me a contract, we went through it, and it was one of those (offers) you don't want to say no to," Dodson said on Tuesday in a phone interview.
The BKFC offer didn't come out of nowhere, nor did it come simply because she's the wife of the reigning BKFC men's flyweight champion.

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LANDOVER, Md. — The Miami Dolphins played their starters in their preseason opener, and the first-team offense found the end zone.
Starting quarterback Malik Willis and running back De'Von Achane combined to orchestrate a 14-play, 93 yard touchdown drive while rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas made a highlight-reel catch during the initial series in the Dolphins' exhibition against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.
Willis was 4 of 5 for 43 yards against the Washington second-team defense. Achane had seven carries for 39 yards and punched in a 1-yard touchdown behind the starting left side of the Miami offensive line.
Douglas hauled in a 28-yard pass from Willis with one hand as he fought through pass interference from the Commanders' Antonio Hamilton Sr. Willis' lone incompletion went to Douglas, who was open with ***** e in front of the sideline but stuck his left foot out too far and was out of bounds. Willis' other three completions went to third-year slot receiver Malik Washington.
The Dolphins started the series backed up at their own 7-yard line because running back Jaylen Wright ***** ed the opening kickoff and linebacker Tyrel Dodson was called for a hold.

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The Miami Dolphins sort of shocked some of their fans and ***** ysts when they went out and drafted three linebackers in this year's NFL Draft. Just this past week, they also extended one of their defensive captains in Jordyn Brooks after a phenomenal season. So, the Dolphins appear set at linebacker and that's even with Tyrel Dodson on the roster.
Which is why it wouldn't be shocking to see Dodson traded at some point as his name has come up in trade talks. If Jacob Rodriguez can perform in training camp and inspire some confidence, then the Dolphins should probably explore Dodson's trade value. While he won't command much, he is a cheap veteran option for a team in need.
You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day's round-up below.
The Miami Dolphins ended the trade speculation around one linebacker — but it may be time to wonder about another
The offseason was filled with trade speculation for Miami Dolphins star linebacker Jordyn Brooks. Is it time to speculate about another veteran linebacker being a trade piece?
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The Miami Dolphins 2026 training camp runs from July 28 to Aug. 26 at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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