Dolphins Release Campbell, Add Guard Amid Uche Developments

WHO:

miamidolphins.com - The Miami Dolphins claimed guard Christian Haynes off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks and waived guard DJ Campbell.

miamidolphins.com - Campbell was selected by Miami in the sixth round, 200th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played four seasons at Texas, appearing in 50 games with 43 starts at right guard.

Miami Herald - Haynes, 26, was selected by Seattle in the third round of the 2024 draft out of Connecticut. He was a two-time Associated Press All-America selection.

Miami Herald - Joshua Uche asked the Dolphins to keep him, saying, “I really want to be here” and “please keep me.” He grew up in Miami and attended Columbus High.

Miami Herald - Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley and edge coach Austin Clark were cited by Uche as reasons he enjoys playing in Miami.

WHAT:

miamidolphins.com - Haynes appeared in 31 career games with five starts at right guard in three seasons with Seattle. He also played in two postseason games and won Super Bowl LX with the Seahawks.

miamidolphins.com - At UConn, Haynes appeared in 37 games with 35 starts and earned Associated Press All-America honors in 2022 and 2023.

miamidolphins.com - Campbell earned third-team All-SEC honors in 2025 and helped Texas reach the College Football Playoff and win a Peach Bowl title in 2024.

Miami Herald - Campbell had not appeared in a game this season; the Dolphins could re-sign him to their practice squad.

Miami Herald - Pro Football Focus ranked Haynes 44th among 74 qualifying guards. He joined the roster while starting guard Kadyn Proctor was in concussion protocol; Jarrett Kingston filled in opposite Jonah Savaiinaea.

Miami Herald - Uche had 25 tackles, one sack and 13 pressures. Pro Football Focus ranked him 20th among 113 qualifying NFL edge players.

Miami Herald - Uche said Hafley’s passion and intensity stood out, adding, “Some of those pre-game speeches, I’m ready to go to war with him.”

WHERE:

miamidolphins.com - Haynes played college football at UConn; Campbell played at Texas.

Miami Herald - The roster moves involved the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks.

WHEN:

miamidolphins.com - The moves were announced without a calendar date in the article.

Miami Herald - The article says Seattle traded for guard Quinton Nelson the day before the Dolphins claimed Haynes.

Miami Herald - Uche signed a one-year contract with Miami last March; the article identifies November 10 as the trade deadline.

WHY:

Miami Herald - The Dolphins made room for Haynes by waiving Campbell. Seattle had acquired Quinton Nelson, a perennial Pro Bowl guard.

Miami Herald - Uche said he wanted to stay because this was “the most fun I’ve had playing football in my career,” and he valued the team and coaching staff.

HOW:

miamidolphins.com - Miami acquired Haynes through a waiver claim from Seattle and waived Campbell to make the roster move.

The Miami Dolphins claimed guard Christian Haynes off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks and waived rookie guard DJ Campbell to make room on the roster. Haynes, a 2024 third-round pick from UConn, played 31 games for Seattle, made five starts and won Super Bowl LX. Meanwhile, edge rusher Joshua Uche said he wants to stay in Miami, praising the coaching staff and describing his time with the Dolphins as the most fun he’s had playing football.