David Long Jr. had missed 14 tackles through six games this season.
The Miami Dolphins continue to reshape the linebacking group after signing former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson on Tuesday. Linebacker David Long Jr. was waived on Wednesday after not playing for the past two weeks.
Long, who stepped in as a stout run defender and tackler last season after four years with the Tennessee Titans, struggled to carry that momentum into 2024. His final appearance with the Dolphins was in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, where he missed four tackles and was targeted eight times in coverage, allowing eight receptions for 93 yards, per PFF.
Long recorded three or more missed tackles in six of his eight starts this season. Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. took over his role alongside Jordyn Brooks and has 19 total tackles, an interception, and one missed tackle in eight quarters since.
The roster move allowed Miami to claim tight end Jack Stoll off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. Stoll, an undrafted free agent in 2021, played in 17 games in each of the past two seasons, totaling 16 catches on 22 targets for 161 yards.
Stoll appeared in seven games this season, catching two of three targets for 10 yards, and is also a stout blocker. He’s blocked on 156 of 201 snaps without allowing a sack this season, per PFF.
Stoll steps in for Tanner Conner, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week due to a knee injury, and joins a tight end room that includes Jonnu Smith, Julian Hill, and Durham Smythe.
