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Dolphins RELEASE Liam Eichenberg

Originally posted on Dolphins Talk | By Mike Oliva | Last updated Mar 2, 2026 6:02 PM ET

The Miami Dolphins have announced they have released Liam Eichenberg.

Since he spent the entire 2025 season on the PUP list, if Miami hadn’t cut him, his contract would have tolled, and he would have been under contract with Miami this upcoming season as the contract would have carried over to the 2026 season. This release may also carry a “failed physical” designation, but that cannot be confirmed at this time.

Roster Moves | We have tendered exclusive rights free agent CB Ethan Bonner and released OL Liam Eichenberg. pic.twitter.com/z8TKOPZ1ha

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) March 2, 2026

Eichenberg missed all of last season with a lower-body injury he suffered before training camp.

Liam played in 60 games since entering the NFL, and he has started 52, and he has started games on all five spots on Miami’s offensive line.

In 2024, in Miami, Eichenberg struggled and had a PFF grade at guard of 53.1, ranking 106 out of 135 guards. As a run blocker, he graded out at 58.7, which was 82nd out of 135 guards. And as a pass blocker, he had a 49.7 grade, ranking 94th out of 135 guards.

Liam was a 2nd round pick by the Dolphins in 2021, and they traded a 3rd round pick to move up to select him in Round 2 that year.

He never panned out and struggled mightily throughout his time with the Dolphins.

With the Dolphins releasing Liam Eichenberg, keep in mind that veteran who spends year on PUP (and never comes off) has his contract toll. (So though Liam had been listed as UFA, he wasn’t until his release today)… Dolphins also tendered exclusive rights free agent CB Bonner.

— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) March 2, 2026