Dolphins Signed DE Derrick McLendon To Practice Squad

Miami’s practice squad now includes: 

1. S Jordan Colbert
2. WR Erik Ezukanma
3. DT Jonathan Harris
4. OL Chasen Hines
5. LB Dequan Jackson
6. CB Isaiah Johnson
7. T Bayron Matos (International)
8. CB Nik Needham
9. TE Hayden Rucci
10. WR D’Wayne Eskridge
11. QB Tim Boyle
12. DT Naquan Jones
13. WR Robbie Chosen
14. DE William Bradley-King
15. OT Anderson Hardy
16. RB Deneric Prince
17. DE Derrick McLendon

McLendon, 23, started his career at Florida State before transferring to Colorado for his final season. He signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft but was cut coming out of the preseason. 

During his five-year college career, McLendon recorded 75 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and four recoveries in 50 career games.