The Miami Dolphins began the roster cutting process yesterday when they released 11 players. The team has until Tuesday to get down to 75 players on the roster.
The Miami Dolphins started the weekend with 88 players on their roster, two under the 90-man roster limit used throughout most of the NFL's preseason schedule. That limit changes, however, on Tuesday, when the league mandates all teams cut their rosters down to 75 players. The Dolphins started that roster purge on Sunday, releasing their first 11 players.
Miami released defensive tackle Calvin Barnett, guard Bryant Browning, wide receiver LaRon Byrd, wide receiver Kevin Cone, defensive end Ray Drew, wide receiver Tyler McDonald, defensive end Kendall Montgomery, tight end Gerell Robinson, cornerback Sammy Seamster, safety Phillip Thomas, and offensive lineman J.