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With questions at linebacker, Panthers have experience on hand Defensive signal-caller Devin Lloyd didn't practice on Wednesday, so Bobby Okereke and Tyrel Dodson spent the day as if they might have to d...

SEPTEMBER 23 • PANTHERS.COM

Won't play against Atlanta Dodson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Dodson was signed to the Panthers' active roster this past Monday after originally inking a deal to the team's practice squad Sept. 1. He will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's NFC South showdown, and his next chance to play is Week 3 against the Browns on Sept. 27. Claudin Cherelus, Isaiah Simmons and Jackson Kuwatch will provide depth at inside linebacker behind starters Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

For Tyrel Dodson, the chance to reconnect with Dan Morgan was all he needed to hear The new linebacker was signed as an undrafted rookie by the Bills, when Morgan was in the Buffalo front office. So deciding to come here on...

SEPTEMBER 17 • PANTHERS.COM

Tyrel Dodson's quick Panthers promotion signals urgency after defensive debacle It was a quick jump to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 15 • CATCRAVE.COM

Signed to Carolina's active roster The Panthers signed Dodson from the practice squad to the active roster Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Dodson joined the Panthers' practice squad Sept. 1 after being let go by the Dolphins two days prior. The seventh-year pro is now on the Panthers' 53-man roster and will provide interior depth at linebacker behind starters Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke. Dodson logged a career-high 129 tackles (72 solo), including 5.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season games with the Dolphins last year, adding three pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Carolina The Panthers signed to Dodson to their practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dodson is headed to Carolina after having being released by Miami on Sunday. The 28-year-old racked up 129 tackles (72 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and an interception across 16 games with the Dolphins last season and can contribute on both defense and special teams if called up by the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrel Dodson's next team is painfully obvious after Dolphins release When the Miami Dolphins extended Jordyn Brooks, it put Tyrel Dodson in the crosshairs. Miami released him on Sunday; it won't take long to l...

AUGUST 31 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Dolphins cut 129-tackle starter in shocking defensive shakeup | Sporting News The Dolphins are making a surprising change on defense, releasing Tyrel Dodson despite his career-high 129 tackles last season and clearing...

AUGUST 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Released by Miami Dodson was released by the Dolphins on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Impact Dodson spent his first four seasons with the Bills before bouncing around teams and landing with Miami for the 2025 season, where he recorded a career-high 129 tackles (72 solo), along with one interception and three pass breakups. The 28-year-old will likely draw interest from other NFL teams as he becomes available.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins create massive defensive hole with shocking release of Tyrel Dodson The Miami Dolphins made a roster decision that no one saw coming, and it leaves a void of experience on the defensive side of the ball.

AUGUST 30 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Dissecting the Dodson Move As Dolphins Make More Cuts More Miami Dolphins moves were reported Sunday morning ahead of the 6 p.m. ET roster cutdown deadline, and the name of linebacker Tyrel Dods...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

ILB Tyrel Dodson - Aug 7 | Press Conference Inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson speaks with media on day eight of Dolphins practice.

AUGUST 7 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Grade the pitch: Jaguars make Tyrel Dodson trade that makes little sense The Jacksonville Jaguars have a pretty talented linebacker corps despite the fact that they lost Devin Lloyd in free agency. You could even...

JULY 14 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

How Dodson Has Embraced the Rookie LBs (Though Still Not Ready to Step Aside) Some veterans get sour and post cryptic Instagram reels when the team spends a high pick at their position. But thus far in camp, Tyrel Dods...

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

Surpassed 100 tackles in 2025 Dodson tallied 129 tackles (72 solo), including 5.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season appearances in 2025. He also had three passes defensed, including one interception, plus one for...

Impact Dodson managed the first 100-tackle season of his NFL career while joining Jordyn Brooks as the only every-down starter in Miami's linebacker corps. He's slated to play out the final year of his contract with the Dolphins in 2026. Dodson will be a solid bet to reach the 100-tackle threshold again in 2026 as long as the offseason additions Miami backs to the linebacker corps don't threaten to infringe on his starting role.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sacks Mayfield in Week 17 victory Dodson recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Dodson was credited with a seven-yard sack on Baker Mayfield late in the third quarter, when the veteran signal caller recovered his own fumble and ran out of bounds. That brought Dodson up to 5.0 sacks through 15 regular-season games, which surpasses his total of 4.5 sacks across the two prior seasons combined. His 121 combined tackles on the year is a career high, and this Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Patriots marks his final opportunity to add to his total this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 17 Dodson (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Dodson drew the questionable tag for Week 17 after a DNP/LP/FP practice log, and he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. In the four games since the Dolphins' Week 12 bye, Dodson has accumulated 29 tackles (19 solo) and two pass defenses (one interception).

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Dodson (chest) practiced in full Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dodson is listed as having logged a DNP/LP/FP practice slate leading up to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, which seemingly bodes well for his chances of gaining clearance for Week 17. The starting middle linebacker is managing a chest injury sustained Week 16 versus Cincinnati. His availability, or lack thereof, will be made official roughly 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Thursday Dodson (chest) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's estimated report, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Dodson is working through a chest injury that he likely picked up during the Dolphins' Week 16 loss to the Bengals. He would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers if he were to practice in full Friday. Dodson has accumulated 116 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, which is the first time in his six-year NFL career that he has reached the tackling century mark.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with chest injury Dodson (chest) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dodson logged a 95 percent defensive snap share in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, but it appears he also picked up a chest injury. Beginning the week as a DNP isn't a great sign, but it's unclear how serious the issue is. Dodson will likely need to return to practice in some capacity over the next two days to have a chance of suiting up against Tampa Bay on Sunday.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts eighth stops in loss Dodson logged eight tackles (five solo) during Miami's loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Dodson finished second on the team in tackles behind Jordyn Brooks' 14 (nine solo) during the loss. The 27-year-old has already compiled a career-best 116 tackles (68 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and one interception across 14 outings, and he'll look to keep producing during the Week 17 matchup versus Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 10 stops in loss Dodson compiled 10 tackles (eight solo) during Miami's loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Dodson had a strong performance despite the loss, finishing second on the team in tackles behind Jordyn Brooks' 13. The 27-year-old is having the best season of his career, having already set new personal bests in both tackles and sacks, and he will look to add to his totals across the Dolphins' final three games of the campaign.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Dodson (hamstring) is not listed on Thursday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dodson had to be evaluated for a hamstring issue during Sunday's win over the Jets, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Monday's game against the Steelers. Prior to being hampered by a hamstring injury Week 14, Dodson had strung together four consecutive games playing at least 95 percent of defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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