{
  "id": 5394367,
  "title": "Dolphins’ DJ Herman made the team as undrafted rookie tryout player who changed positions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dolphins-dj-herman-made-the-team-as-undrafted-rookie-tryout-player",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T19:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-dj-herman-made-team-191800616.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami Dolphins fullback DJ Herman earned a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie tryout player. Herman, who played linebacker and special teams in college at San Diego State, was initially listed as a linebacker but transitioned to fullback, where he has been making an impact since joining the Dolphins. As a fullback, Herman's physicality and ability to \"go 100 miles an hour\" to assignments make him a valuable asset, particularly in lead-blocking for star running back De’Von Achane. Herman's unique background and skills have caught the attention of Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, who see the potential in him as both an offensive player and a strong special teams contributor.",
  "summary": "MIAMI GARDENS — When Miami Dolphins fullback DJ Herman made the team’s initial 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie Sunday, he thought he was already in the clear. Herman didn’t know there would be a second round of cuts the following day, when the Dolphins made eight more roster additions off other teams’ cuts, meaning eight players off the original 53 had to go. “I came in the building, I ...",
  "key_points": [
    "DJ Herman undrafted rookie tryout player earns Dolphins roster spot",
    "Linebacker and special teams convert to fullback, making impact",
    "Physical fullback excels in lead-blocking for De’Von Achane"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}