The Miami Dolphins are releasing veteran cornerback Mike Hilton, his agents confirmed on Monday.
NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to reduce their active rosters to 53 players.
Hilton, 31, signed with the Dolphins in free agency on July 26 after four seasons each with Pittsburgh (2017-20) and Cincinnati (2021-24).
Hilton has recorded 13 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, 520 tackles (66 for losses) and 56 passes defensed in 123 career games (56 starts).
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If the Trump administration’s 2026 fiscal budget request is approved by Congress, it would eliminate the Centers for Disease Control department in charge of traumatic brain injury research and education, including the department’s $8.25 million in federal funding.
On April 1, the five employees responsible for administering the U.S. government’s primary TBI program were placed on paid administrative leave by the CDC.
Dr. Owen Perlman, a board member of the Brain Injury Association of America’s board of directors, said the budget cuts would “roll back decades of progress” on TBI research and education.
“For many people with concussions or certainly moderate or severe brain injuries, there’s no endpoint,” Perlman said. “It’s a lifetime problem, and there needs to be lifetime funding for it.”
Heads Up, which administers concussion-prevention programs for youth and high-school coaches in 45 states, would be disbanded if the budget proposal is approved. The CDC employees who were put on leave managed the program, whose website says more than 10 million people have taken part in its training programs online.
“We’re really worried about the hundreds of thousands of coaches who have to take this training,” a CDC official told ESPN. “This is really built in, and we’ve lost the whole team (behind the program).”
As part of the Trump administration’s budget, the National Institutes of Health, which focuses on medical issues including stroke and migraines, would maintain an institute for brain research. It’s unknown if any TBI programs would be included.
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Field Level Media is tracking the latest roster moves ahead of the NFL deadline to set 53-man rosters Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET:
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals released veteran QB Colt McCoy, who started six games for them over the past two seasons. With Kyler Murray not expected to be healthy to play Week 1, Arizona will start either rookie QB Clayton Tune or recently acquired Joshua Dobbs. The Cardinals also released safety Sean Chandler and cornerback Nate Hairston.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens confirmed seven moves, waiving DB DeAndre Houston-Carson and cutting DT Trey Botts, DT Kai Caesar, WR Dontay Demus Jr., G Jake Guidone, CB Corey Mayfield Jr. and OLB Kelle Sanders.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland acquired K Dustin Hopkins from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a 2025 seventh-rounder. The Browns also terminated the contract of G Wes Martin and placed G Drew Forbes on the reserve/non-football illness list.
Green Bay Packers
Veteran punter Pat O’Donnell was released after nine NFL seasons, eight with Chicago and one with Green Bay. The Packers will turn to rookie Daniel Whelan at the position.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams waived LB Kelechi Anyalebechi, WR Braxton Burmeister, DB Timarcus Davis, DB Tyon Davis, DB Vincent Gray, WR Tyler Hudson, DB Tanner Ingle, DB Jordan Jones, G Sean Maginn, WR Lance McCutcheon, TE Camren McDonald, TE Christian Sims and DT Taron Vincent. They also waived LB Ryan Smenda with an injury designation.
Miami Dolphins
Miami released T Geron Christian, WR Keke Coutee and LB A.J. Johnson. The team also waived LB Mitchell Agude, QB James Blackman, DT Josiah Bronson, DE Randy Charlton, WR Chris Coleman, LB Aubrey Miller II, LB Garrett Nelson, S Keidron Smith, T James Tunstall, DT Jaylen Twyman and DT Jamal Woods.
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings waived DL Calvin Avery, CB Kalon Barnes, CB C.J. Coldon Jr., T Christian DiLauro, CB Jameson Houston, LB Wilson Huber, WR Garett Maag, RB Abram Smith, OL Josh Sokol, QB Jordan Ta’amu, TE Colin Thompson and T Jarrid Williams. LBs Jake Gervase and Tanner Vallejo were released, and CB Tay Gowan was waived with an injury designation.
New England Patriots
Trace McSorley, who made one start (six appearances) at quarterback for Arizona last season, was released, leaving Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe and rookie Maalik Cunningham at the position in New England. The Patriots also released punter Corliss Waitman.
New York Giants
Guards Jack Anderson and Wyatt Davis and DB Zyon Gilbert were waived with an injury designation, while TE Chris Myarick was moved to injured reserve.
New York Jets
The Jets placed CB Jimmy Moreland on IR and released OL Greg Senat, LB Pita Taumoepenu and LB Nick Vigil.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles signed CB Isaiah Rodgers, who is suspended for at least the 2023 season due to a gambling policy violation. The team also waived DT Noah Elliss with an injury settlement.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh released OL Le’Raven Clark, OL William Dunkle, S Jalen Elliott, RB Darius Hagans, CB Lavert Hill, DL Manny Jones, QB Tanner Morgan, LB Tanner Muse, LB Toby Ndukwe and S Kenny Robinson.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee placed RB Hassan Haskins on injured reserve.
Washington Commanders
Washington placed T Braeden Daniels on injured reserve. The team also released WR Zion Bowens, LB Milo Eifler, CB DaMarcus Fields, LB Ferrod Gardner, S Joshua Kalu, WR Marcus Kemp, DT Isaiah Mack, DT Anthony Montalvo, T/G Aaron Montiero, RB Jaret Patterson, DE Joshua Pryor and CB D.J. Stirgus.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday issued a statement dismissing the notion that any player was released because of their vaccination status.
The statement came one day after Jaguars coach Urban Meyer said he and general manager Trent Baalke considered a player’s vaccination status during final roster cuts.
Meyer’s comments were not well received by the NFL Players Association, which has since launched an investigation into the matter.
The Jaguars said Wednesday that roster moves were made solely upon a player’s ability to help the team win.
“Availability is one of the many factors taken into account when making roster decisions. We have vaccinated and unvaccinated players on our roster, and no player was released because of their vaccination status,” the Jaguars said in a statement.
“Ultimately, decisions are based on a player’s ability to help the Jaguars win. We educate our players and respect personal decisions as it pertains to the vaccine. We want to keep our players, staff and families safe as we comply with protocols related to both health and safety and competition on game days.”
Meyer said the following on Tuesday in regard to the team’s decisions on player cuts:
“Everyone was considered. That was part of the (considerations such as) production, let’s start talking about this, and also is he vaccinated or not? Can I say that that was a decision-maker? It was certainly in consideration.”
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Former first-round draft pick Josh Rosen was among the quarterbacks released Saturday as NFL teams cut their rosters to the 53-man limit.
The Miami Dolphins cut Rosen, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2018 draft, opting for the QB tandem of veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick and rookie Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores called Rosen “immensely talented” when he announced the 23-year-old’s departure.
Other quarterbacks to be released, according to reports, included: Kyle Lauletta (Atlanta Falcons); Trevor Siemian (Tennessee Titans); Brandon Allen and Jake Dolegala (Cincinnati Bengals); Kevin Davidson and Garrett Gilbert (Cleveland Browns); Mike Glennon and Josh Dobbs (Jacksonville Jaguars); rookie Brian Lewerke (New England Patriots); and rookie Steven Montez (Washington Football Team).
Rosen, Siemian, Allen and Glennon all have starting experience in the NFL.
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