The Miami Dolphins added a power-running veteran to their running back room on Thursday, agreeing to a deal with Alexander Mattison, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized.

The Dolphins and free agent RB Alexander Mattison agreed to terms. Here’s what to know and how he fits in Miami.

Miami's ineptitude on third-and-1 run success rate was exceeded by only the Patriots. Enter Alexander Mattison, free agent running back addition. Pro Football Focus graded Mattison as 42nd among 47 NFL running backs last season.

Pharaoh Brown is headed back to the AFC East. The former Oregon tight end, who played for the Seattle Seahawks last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, according to multiple reports. It will be the eighth team for Brown, who was previously in the division with the New England Patriots in 2023.

NFL free agency is in full swing as the new league year begins, and the Miami Dolphins have found a replacement for the recently departed Raheem Mostert. The 10-year veteran recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders,

The Dolphins are re-signing offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg to a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.