THE Miami Dolphins give up veteran safety Marcus Maye, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Networkwho was called upon to start three games this season for the team.
Maye, 31, previously spent five seasons with the New York Jets and two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, starting all 77 games he played with the teams. While he joined the Dolphins on a one-year deal to serve as a backup to starters Jordan Poyer and Jevón Holland, the latter’s injuries thrust Maye into the starting lineup.
While the decision to part ways with the reliable backup is a bit of a surprise, it likely means the team is considering moving sixth-round rookie Patrick McMorris to the active roster.
McMorris, 23, impressed in the preseason but suffered an injury that placed him on injured reserve at the end of August. Earlier this month, the Dolphins opened the rookie’s 21-day window to return from IR. With just days before the deadline to move him to the 53-man roster, Miami was faced with the choice of making room for McMorris or losing the rookie for the remainder of the season.
With Maye now on waivers, Pelissero says the Dolphins want to keep the veteran on their practice squad if he gets cleared.
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This article was originally published on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins waive veteran safety who started 3 games this season
