Former 49ers DE Clelin Ferrell Joins Dolphins
Ferrell brings 57 NFL starts and 21 career sacks after a rebound season in Washington, where he logged 3.5 sacks and 10 starts.
- On Monday, the Miami Dolphins signed defensive end Clelin Ferrell, a seven-year veteran and former No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, to strengthen their edge rusher depth.
- After starting his career with the Las Vegas Raiders through 2022, Ferrell subsequently played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Chargers before returning to San Francisco.
- Ferrell has recorded 21 career sacks and 57 starts in 98 games, including 24 tackles and four sacks during the 2025 season across Washington and San Francisco.
- Miami waived undrafted defensive lineman Kahlil Saunders to create roster space, hoping Ferrell provides veteran stability alongside edge defenders Chop Robinson and Josh Uche.
- Head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan are reshaping the Dolphins' roster following a busy offseason that included a new quarterback and defensive staff.
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Dolphins sign veteran defensive end who was once a top-five draft pick before camp
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