{
  "id": 4959070,
  "title": "Dolphins sign former first-round pick to their practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dolphins-sign-former-first-round-pick-to-their-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T22:54:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-sign-former-first-round-225445005.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Miami Dolphins have made roster adjustments over the weekend and had to bring new players onto their practice squad on Monday. On Tuesday, they released quarterback Mark Gronowski, tight end Jeremiah Franklin, and linebacker Cam Riley. They also added defensive lineman Mazi Smith, who played for Michigan from 2019 to 2022 and was drafted 26th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2023. Smith spent two and a half seasons with the Cowboys before being traded to the New York Jets. In 39 games across his three-year NFL career, he has amassed 57 tackles, six quarterback hits, and two sacks. Miami's defensive line depth has been bolstered by the signing, which also provides the team with additional options for the future.",
  "summary": "The Miami Dolphins made more moves to fill out their practice squad on Tuesday, and one of them was the addition of a 2023 first-round selection.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dolphins keep adding ex-Packers players, sign 2 to practice squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dolphins-keep-adding-ex-packers-players-sign-2-to-practice-squad",
        "published": "2026-09-01T23:31:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}