When teams sign other franchises’ discards during the season, the rate of success is decidedly spotty.
But the Dolphins — thanks to savvy decisions, fortuitous timing and some persuasive recruiting by Danny Amendola — are extracting helpful contributions from a half dozen players who were cut elsewhere since the end of August.
All six contributed in Sunday’s win against New England, but two were particularly impactful: running back Brandon Bolden and receiver Brice Butler.
Bolden, an ace on special teams all year, has become a revelation on offense the past two weeks, with three carries (his first three of the season) for 70 yards, including the 54-yard touchdown against the Patriots.