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Miami Dolphins waive DE Derrick McLendon via waivers

Miami Dolphins waived DE Derrick McLendon, making him subject to the waiver process on May 4, 2026.

Event type
Waiver
First reported
May 4, 2026
Official
May 4, 2026
Player
Derrick McLendon
Position
DE

What changed

Player
Derrick McLendon
From
Miami Dolphins
To
Waivers
Effective
May 4, 2026

Known details

Compensation
Waived by Miami (MIA)

How this move reshapes the Defensive Ends room

Miami Dolphins defensive ends, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

This season · 2026Defensive Line Coach: Austin Clark
45Rene KongaNEW435/17005050—$1.0M——290
45Rodney McGrawNEW435/17005050—$1.0M——265
45Mason ReigerNEW435/17005050—$1.0M——251
45Seth ColemanNEW385/17005095—$968K25.66'3"250
25Robert Beal Jr.NEW348/17340499627$1.2M26.96'4"250
20Max LlewellynNEW162/170050505$1.1M——258
Last season · 2025Defensive Line Coach: Austin Clark
62Derrick McLendonLEFT381/174406960—25.86'4"255

Timeline

  1. OfficialMay 4, 2026

    Miami Dolphins waive DE Derrick McLendon via waivers

    Waived by Miami (MIA)

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