The Miami Dolphins added another tight end to the mix Wednesday, claiming rookie Jeremiah Fanklin off waivers from the New England Patriots and opening a roster spot by waiving edge rusher Seth Coleman-Lyles.
The move comes alongside the previously reported arrival of defensive tackle Fatorma Mulbah, who stepped in for rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga after Konga was placed on injured reserve.
Fanklin’s path to Miami moved quickly. He went undrafted out of Boston College this spring, signed with New England two weeks ago, and was cut Tuesday after the Patriots claimed wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer, whom they picked up after Palmer was waived by the Arizona Cardinals.
At Boston College, Fanklin played in 44 games with 30 starts. He finished with 93 catches for 1,010 yards and six touchdowns.
Coleman-Lyles had been with the Dolphins since landing a futures contract at the end of the 2025 season. He also took part in all offseason training program activities this year. Before that, he entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois with the Seattle Seahawks and later spent time on the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad last year.
With Franklin on board, Miami now has six tight ends on the roster as it moves through the 2026 training camp period and approaches next week’s first preseason game.
There’s also some attention on Greg Dulcich, the presumed starter, who returned to practice Thursday but did so in a red no-contact jersey. South Florida Sun-Sentinel reporter David Furones noted that Dulcich is dealing with an undisclosed injury.
Head coach Jeff Hafley addressed Dulcich’s status Tuesday and said it did not appear to be a major concern, adding, “I would say for Dulcich, just being truthful with you, probably back in that Washington timeline.”
Miami’s first preseason game comes against the Washington Commanders on Friday, August 14.
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