Miami Dolphins Waive Veteran Safety Marcus Maye

The Dolphins released Maye after 11 games to make room for rookie safety Patrick McMorris, who was activated from injured reserve.

Marcus Maye, who joined the Dolphins in June, played 11 games this season with three starts, recording 30 tackles and one tackle for loss.
The Dolphins plan to re-sign Maye to their practice squad if he clears waivers, despite his reduced role in recent weeks.
Maye's defensive snaps significantly decreased in his last three games, where he only appeared on special teams.
The move creates a roster spot for rookie Patrick McMorris, a sixth-round pick in 2024, who has been activated from injured reserve after recovering from a calf injury.
McMorris, who had an impressive college career at Cal, is expected to bolster the Dolphins' secondary, which ranks eighth in the NFL for pass defense.