Duke Riley - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands in Washington The Commanders are signing Riley to a contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Riley suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Miami in 2024, but he only handled 42 defensive snaps in that span. He'll compete for a depth role on defense with Washington, but the bulk of his contributions will figure to come on special teams, if he manages to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Confined to depth role in 2024 Riley notched 11 tackles (five solo) across 17 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2024.

Impact Riley only missed one regular-season contest across his four years with Miami, but his production declined in 2024, as he was called upon to just 42 total defensive snaps. The 2017 third-round pick's only career year with a lower tackle total came back in 2019 as a member of the Falcons, when he suited up for just four games. Riley is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up vs. Bills Riley (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Despite being limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, Riley was a full participant at practice Friday and is in line to play in Week 18. If Jerome Baker (knee) can't go Sunday, Riley could start at linebacker.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL draft scouting first impression: Duke QB Riley Leonard Breaking down Clemson QB Riley Leonard from an NFL draft perspective in the Blue Devils’ win over Clemson

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Duke Riley on the Team Energy Linebacker Duke Riley spoke to the media about the team energy on July 28, 2023.

JULY 28, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Duke Riley was the top standout from the Dolphins Monday OTA session Five Observations from the Miami Dolphins’ OTA session (Week 1)

MAY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Remains in Miami Riley agreed to a two-year deal contract with the Dolphins on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Riley appeared in all 17 games for the Dolphins last season. The 28-year-old linebacker recorded 45 tackles (25 solo) and one sack while playing in a rotational role. Riley will likely see a similar workload during the 2023 campaign, barring injuries to other lienbackers.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Melvin Ingram, Duke Riley and Jaelan Phillips work together on Sack Melvin Ingram, Duke Riley and Jaelan Phillips work together on Sack of Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Duke Riley - September 26 | Press Conference LB Duke Riley met with the media on Sept. 26, 2022.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

'We'll never give up': Dolphins send message with huge win

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he’d hoped his team would face some adversity after its win over New England in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Duke Riley - August 2 | Press Conference LB Duke Riley met with the media on Aug. 2, 2022, at the Baptist Health Training Complex.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Fatherhood, trust from front office energizing Duke Riley in second season with Dolphins Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley is entering his second season with the Dolphins and has shown plenty of energy through early phases of the of...

JUNE 3, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Dolphins upgrade offensive line, agree with Connor Williams

Offensive lineman Connor Williams agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal Tuesday with the Miami Dolphins, who went into free agency knowing that position group was one in need of u...

MARCH 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Sticking with Dolphins Riley signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Impact Riley appeared in 16 games for Miami last season, in which span he racked up 26 tackles (11 solo). The veteran linebacker stands to reprise a similar rotational role in the 2022 campaign.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Dolphins re-sign inside linebacker Duke Riley The Miami Dolphins have re-signed inside linebacker Duke Riley, who contributed as a starter late last season and has been a core special te...

MARCH 15, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Dolphins have many millions to spend, many decisions to make

The Miami Dolphins had around $52 million to spend in free agency when things began

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Activated off COVID-19 list Riley (undisclosed) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Riley was sidelined for Miami's win over the Saints, but he is expected to return Sunday against the Titans. Before his absence, he had totaled 10 tackles across 72 defensive snaps during his three previous contests. He's expected to have a similar workload in Week 17 as he operates as the primary backup to Elandon Roberts and Jerome Baker.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to COVID-19 list Riley (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Riley will be fighting an uphill battle to gain clearance before Monday's game against the Saints. He has 21 tackles in 14 games this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duke Riley - December 17 ' Press Conference LB Duke Riley met with the media on December 17, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Duke Riley Interview | TMZ SPORTS

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Duke Riley - Postgame Week 12 ' Press Conference LB Duke Riley met with the media on November 28, 2021, following the Dolphins' Week 12 win over the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins win 4th straight, roll past Panthers 33-10

Jaylen Waddle had nine catches for a season-best 137 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins forced Cam Newton into one of the worst statistical days of his career on the way...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Duke Riley's punt block yields Dolphins TD Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley's punt block yields Dolphins TD.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Duke Riley - November 1 ' Press Conference LB Duke Riley met with the media on November 1, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins free agency, draft updates: Brennan Scarlett, Duke Riley sign contracts Tracking all the news, analysis and buzz as the Dolphins make their way through the NFL offseason.

MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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'We'll never give up': Dolphins send message with huge win

Dolphins upgrade offensive line, agree with Connor Williams

Dolphins have many millions to spend, many decisions to make

Duke Riley Interview | TMZ SPORTS

Dolphins win 4th straight, roll past Panthers 33-10