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Miami Dolphins Sign 4X Pro Bowl Pass Rusher For Playoffs; Add 2 More Veteran Defenders

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 1/9/24

The Miami Dolphins addressed one of their glaring needs heading into the postseason when they signed an All-Pro defensive end in free agency. Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips underwent surgery for his torn Achilles in November. Star pass rusher Bradley Chubb suffered an ACL injury in Week 17.

The Dolphins needed some help for their front seven before they head to the chilly midwest to play the Kansas City Chiefs in the WIld Card round. The Chiefs’ offense has been underwhelming in the regular season, but the Dolphins want to get pressure on an ever-dangerous Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs.

The Miami Dolphins sign a pass rusher

According to Mike Garafolo with the NFL Network, the Dolphins signed linebacker Justin Houston to the roster.

#Dolphins are signing veteran pass rusher Justin Houston, source says. Banged up at the edge, Miami adds an experienced player at that spot heading into the postseason.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 9, 2024

Houston is a four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher. He has 409 solo tackles, 112 sacks, and 19 forced fumbles in his 13-year NFL career. Houston started in seven games for the Carolina Panthers this season and recorded one sack for them. The Panthers and Houston mutually parted ways in December.

Houston went from playing on the league’s worst team to having a chance to chase a Super Bowl this season. The Dolphins need Houston to make a difference up front in the playoffs.

Per Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, the Dolphins signed two more veteran pass rushers. Bruce Irvin and Malik Reed are on the Dolphins’ 53-man roster as of Tuesday afternoon.

The #Dolphins are signing two more veteran pass rushers: Bruce Irvin to the active roster and Malik Reed to the practice squad, per sources.

So after a crazy run of injuries, Miami adds Justin Houston, Irvin and Reed days before a wild-card playoff game at Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/ffgRcSALaW

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 9, 2024