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Dolphins Claim RB Kaytron Allen Off Waivers From Commanders

Adam Schefter reports that the Dolphins are claiming RB Kaytron Allen off waivers from the Commanders on Friday. Allen was somewhat surprisingly waived by Washington this week after being a sixth-round pick in this year’s draft. Allen, 23, was a…

By Jonathan Comeaux · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:09 PM

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The Miami Dolphins claimed running back Kaytron Allen off waivers from the Washington Commanders on Friday.
The acquisition was made via a waiver claim following Allen's release by Washington earlier in the week.
Allen was drafted by the Commanders in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Penn State.

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The Miami Dolphins have claimed running back Kaytron Allen off waivers from the Washington Commanders, according to a report by Adam Schefter on Friday. The move comes after Washington surprisingly waived the rookie running back earlier in the week.

Allen was selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Penn State on the 187th overall pick. He signed a four-year rookie contract and recorded 41 rushing yards on 12 attempts across four appearances for Washington this season.

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