Dolphins Add Jamree Kromah, Waive Rob Beal
The team claimed the defensive end off waivers as they prepare to face the Patriots in Week 8.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Football
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The Miami Dolphins have added defensive end Jamree Kromah to the roster after claiming him off waivers. To make room for the new arrival, the team released defensive end Rob Beal.
Why it matters
The move updates the Dolphins' defensive rotation ahead of their upcoming Week 8 game against the Patriots. This roster shift reflects the team's ongoing efforts to manage personnel depth as they push through the middle of the season.
Kromah comes to Miami following 28 defensive snaps with the Chicago Bears this season, while the outgoing Beal departs after appearing in 27 games for the Dolphins across four seasons. The specific depth chart positioning for the defensive line remains to be seen.
The players
Jamree Kromah
Defensive end newly signed by the Dolphins after his release from the Chicago Bears.
Rob Beal
Defensive end waived by the Dolphins to open a roster spot.
Miami Dolphins
The professional football organization based in Miami that executed the roster moves.
The details
The Dolphins moved to claim Kromah after the Chicago Bears released him to clear a roster spot following their trade for Jeffery Simmons. Kromah entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2024. The corresponding release of Beal ends his tenure with the organization, which included 37 total tackles and one sack during his time in Miami.
Timeline
Jamree Kromah signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
The Bears released Kromah on October 29, 2026.
The Dolphins claimed Kromah off waivers on October 30, 2026.
The Dolphins play the Patriots in Week 8 of the 2026 season.
Beyond the 305
This transaction follows the pattern set by the NFL trade deadline roster management cycle as teams shuffle players following league-wide trades. Kromah's arrival mirrors common mid-season adjustments made by teams looking to bolster specific defensive positions.
Fans watching the Dolphins against the Patriots this week will see a new face on the defensive line. The roster move is immediate, meaning Kromah is eligible to join team activities starting now.
The takeaway
The Dolphins are reshaping their defensive front as they prepare for the Patriots in Week 8. Keep an eye on the injury report and depth chart released later this week to see if Kromah is active for his Miami debut.
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