The Miami Dolphins made several roster moves today as the team prepares for this weekend’s rookie minicamp.
The Miami Dolphins made a handful of roster moves this afternoon, as the team prepares for this weekend’s rookie minicamp. According to the team’s official site, the Dolphins waived veteran cornerback Ryan Cooper Jr., defensive tackle Neil Farrell, offensive lineman Chasen Hines, and long-snapper Blake Ferguson.
Roster Moves | We have waived CB Ryan Cooper Jr., DT Neil Farrell and OL Chasen Hines.
We have also released LS Blake Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/4hFL8ZeYfs
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 8, 2025
CB Ryan Cooper Jr., 23, entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens before signing a futures contract with the Seattle Seahawks at the end of the 2024 season. He’d later be released and claimed by Miami before the start of the 2025 new league year.
DT Neil Farrell, 26, signed to Miami’s practice squad on September 26th, 2024, before being called up to the active roster. He appeared in seven games for the Dolphins in 2024, recording just two tackles. Before Miami, Farrell played for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he was drafted in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, and the Kansas City Chiefs. In total, Farrell has recorded 15 tackles, one pass breakup, and two tackles for loss during his three seasons in the league.
OL Chasen Hines, 25, was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (210th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was released on August 29th, after spending most of the 2022 season on the injured reserve. Hines would later sign to Miami’s practice squad ahead of the 2023 NFL season. Despite his best efforts, Hines would later be waived by Miami in the summer of 2024, before landing on the team’s practice squad. Despite signing a
The team also released long-snapper Blake Ferguson, who missed a significant part of the 2024 NFL season due to unknown health reasons. Ferguson, 28, was selected by Miami in the sixth round (185th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft. He appeared in 72 games with the Dolphins over the last five seasons.
What are your thoughts on the Dolphins releasing Ryan Cooper Jr., Chasen Hines, Neil Farrell, and Blake Ferguson? Are you excited for the start of rookie minicamp? Let us know in the comments section below
