After losing pass-rusher Jaelen Phillips for the season, the Dolphins have hosted a series of players for workouts, including three defensive linemen: Trevon Coley, Carlos Davis, and Justin Ellis.
Justin Ellis has played nine seasons in the NFL, spending time with the Giants, Raiders, and Ravens The Miami Dolphins shuffled the practice squad on Wednesday, announcing the signing of tenth-year defensive tackle Justin Ellis, while also releasing safety Verone McKinley III.
The Miami Dolphins are finally beefing up the defensive line, potentially addressing a position of concern for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as the team heads into the final stretch of of the season.
According to Joe Schad, the Dolphins signed DT Justin Ellis to their practice squad and cut S Verone McKinley in a corresponding move. Ellis, 31, was drafted in the fourth round by the Raiders back in 2014.
Free agents who played for either the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens at any point over the past few seasons may want to expect a call from the New York Giants this spring.