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Jul 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to reporters during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
November 26, 2024 By  AFC South, Miami Dolphins, NFL

Breaking: Dolphins Suddenly Move On From 80-Game Starter Days Before Packers Bout

The Miami Dolphins are just days away from their Thanksgiving road matchup against the Green Bay Packers.  Miami is currently on a three game win streak and own the eighth seed in the AFC.  One seed away from the last wild card spot (which Denver currently holds at 7-5).

Amid their win streak, Miami decided to move on from a long-time starter on their defense.

Breaking: Dolphins Suddenly Move On From 80-Game Starter Days Before Packers Bout

Bills Khalil Shakir drags Miami's Kendall Fuller a few yards after making the catch during second half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Nov. 3, 2024. Joining Fuller on the tackle is Marcus Maye. © Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Bills Khalil Shakir drags Miami’s Kendall Fuller a few yards after making the catch during second half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Nov. 3, 2024. Joining Fuller on the tackle is Marcus Maye. © Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

According to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network:

Source: The #Dolphins are waiving veteran safety Marcus Maye.

Maye appeared in 11 games for Miami with three starts. They’d like to re-sign him to the practice squad if he clears.

Here is a look at Maye’s career stats:

Def Interceptions Fumbles Tackles
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Int Yds IntTD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds FRTD Sk Comb Solo Ast TFL QBHits Sfty AV Awards
2017 24 NYJ NFL FS 16 16 2 44 0 32 2 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 79 57 22 0 0 0 7
2018 25 NYJ NFL FS 6 6 1 104 0 104 2 1 0 0 0 0 0.5 34 30 4 0 0 0 2
2019 26 NYJ NFL FS 16 16 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 65 50 15 1 0 0 6
2020 27 NYJ NFL FS 16 16 2 0 0 0 11 2 0 1 0 0 2.0 88 52 36 4 2 0 6
2021 28 NYJ NFL SS 6 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 46 30 16 4 1 0 2
2022 29 NOR NFL SS 10 10 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 60 42 18 0 0 0 4
2023 30 NOR NFL SS 7 7 2 5 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 37 27 10 3 0 0 3
2024 31 MIA NFL S 11 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 30 13 17 1 0 0
8 Yrs 88 80 8 153 0 104 29 5 0 1 0 0 4.5 439 301 138 13 3 0 30
17 Game Avg 17 15 2 30 0 104 6 1 0 0 0 0 0.9 85 58 27 3 1 0 6
NYJ (5 Yrs) 60 60 6 148 0 104 24 4 0 1 0 0 3.5 312 219 93 9 3 0 23
NOR (2 Yrs) 17 17 2 5 0 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 97 69 28 3 0 0 7
MIA (1 Yr) 11 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 30 13 17 1 0 0

 

Jul 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Marcus Maye (46) talks to reporters during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Jul 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Marcus Maye (46) talks to reporters during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

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