British tight end Traore makes Dolphins roster cut
British tight end Seydou Traore is included in the Miami Dolphins' initial 53-man roster, meaning he can play from the start of the 2026 NFL season.
Seydou Traore, a British tight end, has secured a spot on the Miami Dolphins' 2026 roster. The 24-year-old was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft in April 2026 and officially became part of the team, marking the first time an England's NFL Academy graduate has made the cut. Despite signing a four-year rookie contract valued at $4.8 million, Traore faced the challenge of surviving the roster reduction from 90 to 53 players.
Born and raised in London, Traore honed his skills with the London Warriors before joining the NFL Academy in 2019. He then attended Clearwater Academy in Florida and later enrolled at Arkansas State University in 2021. After transferring to Mississippi State University in 2023, Traore entered the draft earlier this year. The selection was revealed by former NFL defensive end Efe Obada, who also started his NFL journey with the London Warriors.
On the other hand, Northern Irish kicker Charlie Smyth was let go by the New Orleans Saints following his debut season in the NFL.
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