The Seattle Seahawks waived linebacker Tyrel Dodson on Monday in a shocking move to revamp their struggling linebacking corps. It didn't take long for the former Buffalo Bill and Seattle Seahawk to find a new NFL home.
Dodson is returning to the AFC East, but this time as a Miami Dolphin, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.
Source: claimed earlier LB Tyrel Dodson claimed off waivers.
Dodson recorded 71 tackles and 2 sacks while starting every game for Seattle this season.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)
Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker were signed this offseason to replace Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks, who both left in free agency. In a major twist of fate, Dodson now teams up with Brooks, who has signed a contract with the Dolphins this offseason.
Since Miami claimed Dodson off waivers, the Phins are now responsible for the remaining million dollars of his salary. While this isn't much within NFL salary cap constraints, this transaction still saves the Seahawks some money.
Perhaps the money can be reinvested to secure a contract extension for Ernest Jones IV, who is playing in the final year of his contract. Seattle is interested in keeping him this year and it would be helpful to sign him sooner rather than later.
