The Miami Dolphins made significant roster moves on Monday, releasing seven players. The team announced the release of long snapper Taybor Pepper and the waiving of cornerback Isaiah Johnson (failed physical), tight end Zack Kuntz, cornerback Jason Maitre (failed physical), edge Derrick McLendon, inside linebacker K.C. Ossai, and punter Seth Vernon.
Player Details and Career Highlights
Isaiah Johnson (Cornerback)
Isaiah Johnson appeared in four career games with the Dolphins, all during the 2024 season, and recorded three special teams tackles. He joined the Dolphins in 2024 as an undrafted college free agent and spent two seasons on the practice squad (2024-25).
Zack Kuntz (Tight End)
Zack Kuntz played in two career games over two seasons with the New York Jets (2023-24). He was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Jets.
Jason Maitre (Cornerback)
Jason Maitre entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins in 2024 and spent time on the practice squad.
Derrick McLendon (Edge)
Derrick McLendon appeared in one career game with the Dolphins, where he spent two seasons on the practice squad (2024-25). He originally joined the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2024.
K.C. Ossai (Inside Linebacker)
K.C. Ossai spent time on the Dolphins' practice squad in 2025. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Houston Texans in 2025 and had a brief stint on their practice squad.
Taybor Pepper (Long Snapper)
Taybor Pepper has appeared in 100 career games over seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2017), Miami Dolphins (2019), and San Francisco 49ers (2020-24). He also played in nine postseason games with San Francisco.
Seth Vernon (Punter)
Seth Vernon joined the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. He spent the offseason and training camp with the Minnesota Vikings before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad in 2024. Vernon played for the Michigan Panthers of the UFL in 2025, appearing in nine games. He recorded 23 punts with a 45.4-yard average and eight punts pinned inside the 20.
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