"I was shocked, but at the same time I can't blame them," Gray said in the Dolphins locker room Wednesday. "They gotta do what they think is best for the team. I was surprised. I thought I did everything I can to earn a roster spot -- not only earn a roster spot, but earn a starting spot. But it didn't work out my way."
There was a lot of excitement surrounding Gray in New England after his breakout game where he rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns in a win over the Indianapolis Colts. He seemed ready to pick up where he left off during the preseason, as he rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown, averaging 5.