Overview
- The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday that they claimed wide receiver Ryan Miller off waivers from the New York Giants and waived Tahj Washington to open a roster spot.
- Tahj Washington was a 2024 seventh‑round pick who missed his rookie year, logged minimal regular‑season production, and muffed a punt in the 2026 preseason that hurt his standing with the team.
- Ryan Miller is a 26‑year‑old undrafted 2023 signing who spent most of his NFL time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, made several starts over the last two seasons, and was released by the Giants roughly 24 hours before Miami claimed him.
- Miller brings a different size and skill profile and some special‑teams experience, but he faces a short window in camp and the remaining preseason to prove he deserves a spot on the 53‑man roster.
- The move reflects broader roster churn as teams use waiver claims and preseason performance, especially special‑teams reliability, to decide which fringe players earn final roster places.