Riley Patterson steps in as Miami’s kicker after Jason Sanders hits IR, the first of up to three practice-squad elevations to fill the Week 1 gap at Indianapolis. Jeff Wilson Jr. slides into a bigger backfield role with Jaylen Wright sidelined, giving the Dolphins a steadier option behind Mostert. With Darren Waller out, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner are the two on the active TE depth chart, while Hayden Rucci and Greg Dulcich loom as potential roster moves to keep the offense versatile.

If Miami adds another tight end, Alec Ingold’s workload could shift and two-TE packages might dip, reshaping Week 1 attack plans at Lucas Oil Stadium. The key for fantasy managers is monitoring how the kicking, backfield, and TE usage evolve as final roster decisions loom before kickoff.

Greg Dulcich signs with the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad after Giants’ 53-man decisions left him out, a move that shakes up the Dolphins’ tight end landscape behind Darren Waller. Dulcich flashed in the preseason with three touchdowns on seven receptions, keeping fantasy interest alive as he reunites with Waller in a weapons-rich offense.

Jaxson Dart’s early rapport with Dulcich and the Giants’ TE depth add context, but Miami’s dynamic duo now shapes the ceiling for this position group. Fantasy managers should monitor elevation timelines, health, and how Miami distributes targets between Waller and a rising pass-catching option in Dulcich.

Greg Dulcich signed with the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad after a strong preseason showing with the Giants, where he flashed a connection with the quarterbacks and delivered in high-leverage spots. He faces a crowded TE room in New York, but Miami’s depth at tight end is also thin beyond Darren Waller, Tanner Conner, and Julian Hill. The move hints at Dulcich’s clear path to the field in Miami, given Waller’s experience and Conner/Hill’s limited resume, potentially boosting his fantasy window sooner than expected.

Dulcich’s preseason output was modest in yardage but notable in usage and rhythm with the offense, suggesting upside as a receiving option. In Miami, he could be deployed in two-TE sets or as a contingency for red-zone looks, especially if Waller rests or is limited. The Giants’ blocking-forward TE group leaves a door open for a pass-catching specialist to land in a role that could be meaningful in fantasy when opportunities arise.

The Giants lock in a 17‑man practice squad with six veteran slots, a potential International Pathway pick and a likely Jude McAtamney slot, with salaries counting against the cap. Dante Miller, Elijah Chatman, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Trace Ford and Dee Williams headline the additions, bringing backfield depth, interior line versatility, receiver size and edge/punt‑return upside. Dulcich’s preseason efficiency adds context to the depth chart. Be on alert for waiver activity as Beau Brade and Rico Payton changed hands; more claims loom as the process wraps today.