JaMycal Hasty was included in the New England Patriots’ final round of cuts on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old running won’t be leaving the AFC East, however, as he is joining the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad.
According to a report by ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Thursday that second-string running back Jaylen Wright had a “small procedure” on his leg and he could miss the first month of the season.
Electric third-year pro De’Von Achane leads Miami’s backfield and will be backed up by sixth-round rookie Ollie Gordon.
The Dolphins also added veteran running back Jeff Wilson to their practice squad.