Duke Riley
LB FA
Sun 8/10/25 6:40 PM

The Commanders are signing Riley to a contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Miami in 2024, but he only handled 42 defensive snaps in that span. He'll compete for a depth role on defense with Washington, but the bulk of his contributions will figure to come on special teams, if he manages to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Fri 1/17/25 1:54 PM

Riley notched 11 tackles (five solo) across 17 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2024.
EDGE Analysis
Riley missed only one regular-season contest across his four years with Miami, but his production declined in 2024, as he was called upon for just 42 total defensive snaps. The 2017 third-round pick's only year with a lower tackle total came back in 2019 as a member of the Falcons, when he suited up for just four games. Riley is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Fri 1/5/24 6:09 PM

Riley (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite being limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, Riley was a full participant at practice Friday and is in line to play in Week 18. If Jerome Baker (knee) can't go Sunday, Riley could start at linebacker.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Thu 1/4/24 9:19 PM

Riley (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The linebacker's status for Friday's practice may help determine whether he plays in Sunday's AFC East championship clash with the Bills on Sunday. Riley has played in all 16 games this season and recorded 39 tackles.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Tue 1/2/24 4:40 PM

Riley recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 56-19 loss to the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Riley has seen increased time on the Dolphins' defense with Jerome Baker (knee) on injured reserve and he made his fourth consecutive start in Week 17. The eighth-year pro has made 21 of his 39 total tackles on the year over the last four weeks, and he'll look to help Miami's defense stop the red-hot Bills in Week 18.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Mon 3/13/23 9:39 PM

Riley signed a two-year deal contract with the Dolphins on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley appeared in all 17 games for the Dolphins last season. The 28-year-old linebacker recorded 45 tackles (25 solo) and one sack in 2022 while playing in a rotational role. Riley will likely see a similar workload during the 2023 campaign, barring injuries.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Tue 3/15/22 9:55 AM

Riley signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley appeared in 16 games for Miami last season, in which span he racked up 26 tackles (11 solo). The veteran linebacker stands to reprise a similar rotational role in the 2022 campaign.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Wed 12/29/21 5:13 PM

Riley (undisclosed) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Riley was sidelined for Miami's win over the Saints, but he is expected to return Sunday against the Titans. Before his absence, he had totaled 10 tackles across 72 defensive snaps during his three previous contests. He's expected to have a similar workload in Week 17 as he operates as the primary backup to Elandon Roberts and Jerome Baker.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Thu 12/23/21 6:24 PM1 Comment

Riley (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Riley will be fighting an uphill battle to gain clearance before Monday's game against the Saints. He has 21 tackles in 14 games this season.

Duke Riley
LB FA
Fri 3/19/21 7:07 PM

Riley (biceps) signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Friday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Riley appeared in 13 games for Philadelphia last season, starting eight times while compiling 55 tackles, one forced fumble, an interception and half a sack. The 26-year-old closed out the 2020 campaign on injured reserve after being sidelined in late December with a biceps issue, pushing Riley to a total of seven missed games over his four NFL seasons. He has the potential to immediately compete for a role in Miami's linebacking corps after fielding 52 percent of the Eagles' defensive snaps last year.