Former Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyrel Dodson is the newest member of the Miami Dolphins after being claimed off waivers on Tuesday. .
Dodson, 26, was a surprise release for Seattle after joining the team in the offseason on a one-year, $4.26 million deal. In nine games with the Seahawks, he was the team's leading tackler with 71 and added two sacks, five tackles for loss and two pass deflections. One of those two sacks was the hit that ultimately knocked Miami quarterback Skylar Thompson off the field.
“It was best for us to move forward [without Dodson],, . “We will give it to the others [linebackers] a chance. I hope these guys seize the opportunity. This also gives Tyrel [Dodson] An opportunity to find another spot somewhere else so he can finish the season strong.”
Before joining the Seahawks, Dodson began his career with the Buffalo Bills. In his fourth and final season with the team, Dodson had finished the year with 2.5 sacks, eight tackles for a loss and an excellent PFF grade of 90.2 – .
So far this season he has a grade of 65.8.
The Dolphins began the year with Jordyn Brooks and David Long Jr. in the starting lineup, but recently subbed Long in favor of Anthony Walker Jr.
No corresponding squad change has yet been announced to make room in the squad.