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Dolphins claim CB Jai'Onte' McMillan

Dolphins claim cornerback Jai'Onte' McMillan from the waiver wire

First seen Aug 22, 2026 · 10:32 PM UTC · last updated Aug 22 10:40 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

Jai'Onte' McMillan's waiver claim by Miami is purely a roster-transaction blip with essentially no fantasy relevance in any format. He's a cornerback, a position that doesn't accrue standard fantasy points outside of niche IDP leagues, and even there, a depth defensive back who just cleared waivers and is joining a new team isn't someone you should be spending draft capital or roster spots on. This move signals he's fighting for a depth or practice-squad-adjacent role in Miami's secondary rather than being handed any kind of significant defensive snap share.

For redraft and dynasty purposes alike, McMillan is a non-factor. There's nothing here suggesting he's stepping into a starting role, a nickel package with pass-rush or coverage upside, or any situation that would make him draftable even in deep IDP formats during August prep. The move itself carries only roster/depth-chart implications for the Dolphins organizationally, not fantasy production implications for your team.

Action: don't add him in standard leagues, and even in IDP-specific formats, treat this as a wait-and-see situation rather than a priority pickup. If you play in an IDP league and are doing deep bench-building, it's fine to note his name as a depth cornerback to monitor once Miami's summer roster cuts and camp battles clarify who's actually playing meaningful snaps, but there's no actionable draft-prep move to make off this transaction alone. Confidence here is straightforward and not really about hedging the news — the claim itself is reported plainly by two sources — but rather about the fact that there's simply not enough signal yet on role or opportunity to justify any real fantasy investment.

The Dolphins went to the waiver wire to add a cornerback on Saturday.

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