Dolphins Add Ex-patriots Tight End to Their Roster

WHO:

miamidolphins.com - Edge Seth Coleman-Lyles entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle in 2025 and spent time on the practice squad with Indianapolis.

miamidolphins.com - Defensive lineman Rene Konga was named to the 2025 All-ACC second team.

Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins claimed tight end Jeremiah Franklin off waivers from the New England Patriots.

miamidolphins.com - The Miami Dolphins signed defensive lineman Fatorma Mulbah.

miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins waived edge Seth Coleman-Lyles and placed defensive lineman Rene Konga on the injured reserve list.

WHAT:

miamidolphins.com - Coleman-Lyles recorded 183 tackles (106 solo), 15.5 sacks, 27.5 tackles for loss, 15 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries during his collegiate career at Illinois.

Heavy NFL - The Dolphins claimed tight end Jeremiah Franklin off waivers.

miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins signed Fatorma Mulbah and waived Seth Coleman-Lyles.

miamidolphins.com - Konga was placed on the injured reserve list.

WHERE:

miamidolphins.com - Konga transferred to Louisville from Rutgers, where he appeared in 21 games and recorded 14 tackles (eight solo), 2.0 sacks, 3.0 tackles for loss, two passes defensed, and one fumble recovery.

Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins are based in Miami, Florida.

miamidolphins.com - Franklin was claimed from the New England Patriots, based in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

WHEN:

miamidolphins.com - Franklin entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New England on July 24, 2026.

miamidolphins.com - Coleman-Lyles signed with Miami on January 21, 2026.

miamidolphins.com - Konga signed as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 8, 2026.

WHY:

miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins made these roster moves to strengthen their team.

HOW:

miamidolphins.com - Mulbah finished his collegiate career at West Virginia after transferring from Penn State, where he appeared in 45 career games with 13 starts, recording 79 tackles (32 solo), 1.5 sacks, and 7.5 tackles for loss.

miamidolphins.com - The Dolphins claimed Franklin off waivers and signed Mulbah as part of their roster adjustments.

Seth Coleman-Lyles, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Seattle in 2025, had an impressive collegiate career at Illinois, recording 183 tackles, 15.5 sacks, and 27.5 tackles for loss. Defensive lineman Rene Konga, who transferred to Louisville from Rutgers, was named to the 2025 All-ACC second team after making 14 tackles and 2.0 sacks in 21 games. Additionally, Mulbah wrapped up his time at West Virginia with 79 tackles and 1.5 sacks after transferring from Penn State.