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Lions Claim Former Dolphins TE Off Waivers

The Detroit Lions have added more depth to their tight ends room amidst injury concerns. On Monday, the team added another player at the position by claiming Hayden Rucci off of waivers from the Miami Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Talk / October 30

Dolphins activate CB Jason Marshall, elevate CB Isaiah Johnson and TE Hayden Rucci

The Dolphins added a pair of cornerbacks to their roster for Thursday night's game against the Ravens. They announced that they have activated Jason Marshall from injured reserve and elevated Isaiah Johnson from the practice squad.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 25

Dolphins Make Moves, New Falcons Injury

The Miami Dolphins' weekly practice squad elevations Saturday included a repeat appearance and reinforcement at tight end. Cornerback Kendall Sheffield was elevated for a second consecutive week, while Hayden Rucci was elevated for the first time this season.

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Dolphins bring back rookie TE to practice squad

Three weeks after the Miami Dolphins released Hayden Rucci from the practice squad, the rookie tight end is back on the roster. Rucci, 23, first joined the Dolphins as an undrafted rookie after the 2024 NFL draft.

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Dolphins Bring Back Rookie to Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins were down one tight end, so they brought back a promising rookie. The team announced Wednesday it had re-signed tight end Hayden Rucci to the practice squad, one day after the Dolphins placed Tanner Conner on injured reserve.

Miami Dolphins News / The Phinsider / November 13, 2024

Dolphins sign tight end Hayden Rucci to practice squad

A familiar face is back and on the Miami Dolphins practice squad With an opening on the practice squad and the run game suffering on Monday Night Football (Get well soon, Alec Ingold!), the Miami Dolphins have re-signed tight end Hayden Rucci to the practice squad.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Wire / October 23, 2024

Dolphins add QB, WR to practice squad, cut ties with TE Hayden Rucci

The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback C.J. Beathard and wide receiver Tarik Black to their practice squad Wednesday, the team announced. The Dolphins had one open spot on their practice squad after the Carolina Panthers signed Jonathan Harris on Tuesday.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 25, 2024

Dolphins Cut Veteran Tight End

The Miami Dolphins have released tight end Jody Fortson, Jr. on Sunday morning. The Dolphins, who earlier in the day released quarterback Mike White, have also parted ways with the former Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

Miami Dolphins News / Sporting News / August 25, 2024

Dolphins Hayden Rucci competing to make roster, wants to follow in dad's and grandpa's footsteps

Miami Dolphins rookie tight end Hayden Rucci scored a touchdown in the third preseason game, keeping his hopes alive to make the roster and continue the family legacy.

Wisconsin Football Tight End Signs With Miami Dolphins After NFL Draft

Hayden Rucci, a former Badgers tight end from the Wisconsin football program, has embarked on the next chapter of his playing career. Despite not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Rucci has secured a spot with the Miami Dolphins, signing as an undrafted free agent.

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Wisconsin Badgers Former 5-Star OL Transfer Stays in the Big Ten

It didn’t take long for former Wisconsin Badgers five-star offensive tackle Nolan Rucci to land on his feet and find a new football program to finish his career after entering the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / January 4, 2024

Former five-star Badgers OL Nolan Rucci to enter the transfer portal

The Badgers offensive lineman is moving on after three years. The Wisconsin Badgers faced some tough news on Thursday, as offensive lineman Nolan Rucci entered the transfer portal.

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Wisconsin Badgers Lose Key Former Five Star Offensive Lineman To Transfer Portal

The Wisconsin Badgers were unable to pull off a win against the LSU Tigers in the RequiaQuest Bowl to end the season. It was an unfortunate ending to an otherwise good all-around season.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 26, 2023

BREAKING NEWS: Starting Tight End of the Wisconsin Badgers Made an Announcement Regarding his Future

The Wisconsin Badgers had a disappointing first season in Luke Fickell’s first year as head coach, finishing the regular season with a 7-5 record and were 5-4 in conference games, 3rd in the Big 10 West.

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Wisconsin Football TE Hayden Rucci Announces Future Plans

The Wisconsin football program saw another player announce their intentions to head to the NFL Draft on Tuesday. Redshirt senior Hayden Rucci took to social media to make the announcement.

College Football News / Badger Notes / December 8, 2023

Wisconsin Football “A Team to Watch” for LSU Transfer Tight End

It’s no secret that the Wisconsin football program got minimal production in Phil Longo’s offense from the Badgers tight end room in 2023. The trio of Hayden Rucci, Tucker Ashcraft, and Riley Nowakowski combined for just 24 catches for 254 yards and two touchdowns.