Dolphins release nine players

The Dolphins released defensive tackle Chas Alecxih, tight end Les Brown, cornerback Marcus Brown, safety Tyrell Johnson, linebacker Josh Linam, running back Jerome Messam, defensive end Jacquies Smith and cornerbacks Trenton Hughes and Jonathan Wade.

The team also announced running back Jonas Gray was placed on the PUP/NFI Reserved List.

All NFL teams must trim their rosters to 75 players by 4 p.m. ET on Monday.