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Dolphins Add Offensive Lineman Obinna Eze After Release From Jets
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Dolphins Add Offensive Lineman Obinna Eze After Release From Jets originally appeared on Athlon Sports .
The Miami Dolphins
swooped in to claim towering offensive tackle Obinna Eze
just two days after the New York Jets
abruptly cut the 6-foot-8, 325-pound lineman. Miami announced
the signing on Thursday, adding depth to their offensive line while the Jets watched a former practice squad stalwart land with an AFC East rival.
Eze's NFL journey reads like a roadmap of perseverance. The 27-year-old Nigerian native entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions
in 2022, bouncing between practice squads with Detroit, the Pittsburgh Steelers
, and, most recently, the Jets. Despite three seasons in professional football, Eze has yet to record a single regular-season snap.
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Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Christian Horned Frogs offensive lineman Obinna Eze during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The massive tackle's college career spanned two programs, starting 31 games at Memphis before transferring to TCU for his final season in 2021. His unique backstory
includes migrating from Lagos, Nigeria, to the United States in 2015, initially pursuing basketball before discovering football. His raw athleticism caught Detroit's attention, earning him the highest undrafted free agent contract in Lions history at $740,000.
Between his Jets tenure, Eze briefly signed with the Michigan Panthers of the USFL in December 2023, though he lasted only four days before New York came calling
again. The whirlwind signing perfectly captured the unpredictable nature of fringe NFL careers.
Now in Miami, Eze faces another opportunity to finally break through after three years of near misses. The Dolphins need offensive line depth, and his towering frame offers intriguing potential for a coaching staff willing to develop raw talent. His journey from water-hauling teenager in Lagos to AFC East practice squad veteran represents the quintessential American dream narrative that makes professional sports compelling.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
