What to Make of the Dolphins Elevating Clelin Ferrell for the Week 1 Game

Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley gets a defensive boost for Week 1: the team elevated veteran edge Clelin Ferrell from its practice squad for the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Dolphins reported no players on their final injury report with a game-status designation, giving Hafley flexibility to use any of the 53-man roster. Only three players appeared on the injury report at all—tight ends Will Kacmarek and Seydou Traore, and linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr. Ferrell’s addition increases Miami’s edge group to five, likely as rotation support rather than a direct replacement, especially with Kenneth Grant on injured reserve to start the season.