Pass rusher named favorite UDFA to make Dolphins roster out of camp
Mason Reiger, an undrafted free agent pass rusher from Wisconsin, is considered the favorite to make the Miami Dolphins' initial 53-man roster despite the team drafting 13 players. The Dolphins' recent roster changes and thin edge-rusher group have created an opportunity for Reiger to earn a spot. He shares a similar size, athletic profile, and playing style with former Dolphins player Andrew Van Ginkel.
- ▪Mason Reiger was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪The Dolphins traded Jaelan Phillips and cut Bradley Chubb, creating a need for edge defenders.
- ▪Reiger ranked third among linebackers in athleticism score at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
- ▪He shares a similar size and athletic profile with former Dolphins player Andrew Van Ginkel, who is now with the Minnesota Vikings.
- ▪Reiger recorded a 40-inch vertical leap and a Relative Athletic Score of 9.53 at the combine.
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