Miami Dolphins 53-man roster prediction: Final projection and cuts for 2024

The 2024 NFL preseason is over, and the regular season will start in 10 days. Teams must cut down their 90-man preseason rosters to the 53-man regular season limit by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 27. The Miami Dolphins have begun making personnel moves to trim their roster before the deadline.

I have been predicting the Dolphins’ 53-man roster throughout the offseason and preseason. This prediction is based on the initial 53-man roster, but there may be changes after Wednesday due to players being added to injured reserve or claimed off waivers. The league has adjusted its roster rules this year, allowing teams to designate two players to go on injured reserve as part of the final cuts while still being able to return. Any additional players hoping to return from injury will have to make the initial 53-man roster.

Teams can start forming their practice squads on Wednesday, adding extra players to assist with preparations during the week. The practice squad is limited to 16 players, with the option to elevate them to the game-day roster on a limited basis.

Here is my final prediction for the Dolphins’ initial 53-man roster:

Offense (25)

Quarterbacks (2)

Tua TagovailoaSkylar Thompson

Cut: Mike White

White was released by the Dolphins on Sunday, making this prediction straightforward. Miami may look to add White to the practice squad for depth behind Tagovailoa and Thompson.