Report: Miami Dolphins signal former Rutgers offensive lineman after spectacular tryout

The Miami Dolphins are busy filling out the 90-man roster with organized staff actions set to kick off subsequent week. Former Rutgers middle Eire Brown is signing with the staff after a powerful rookie minicamp tryout, first reported by KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson.

Brown declared for the NFL Draft in January after 4 seasons at Rutgers however was not chosen. He was named Educational All-Large Ten 3 times all through his profession with the Scarlet Knights.

A local of Jamaica, New York, Brown started his faculty profession as a defensive deal with at Boston School. He transferred to Rutgers in 2020 and began 5 video games at left guard in 2021.

At 6 ft 3 inches tall and weighing 300 kilos, Brown began 11 video games at middle as a junior however appeared in eight video games as a backup throughout his senior season. Gus Zilinskas earned the beginning job and began all 13 video games for the Scarlet Knights in 2023.

Brown participated in New York Jets Rookie Minicamp however left Florham Park, N.J. with out a contract. Miami signed former Tennessee Titans middle Aaron Brewer to a three-year this offseason and Liam Eichenberg will doubtless be the backup, until he’s referred to as in to start out at guard.

There’s nonetheless hope for Brown — or fellow UDFA middle Andrew Meyer — to earn a spot with the Dolphins. Alama Uluave, a 2023 undrafted free agent middle at San Diego State, caught with the apply squad for many of final season. Uluave appeared in 54 video games with the Aztecs however didn’t see taking part in time with the Dolphins.

Competitors will proceed later this month at Miami’s elective OTAs on Might 20-21, 23, 28-29, and 31. Obligatory veteran minicamp is scheduled for June 4-6.