The Miami Dolphins are showing interest in this former undrafted safety ahead of the 2026 season.
The Miami Dolphins are projected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. They are tied for having the lowest projected win total heading into the season at 4.5.
The Dolphins put themsleves in this position on purpose, as they have undergone a major roster and organizational reset. It was a move the dolphins felt like they needed to go, and with that has little to no expectations for the team.
Miami now has a young group that they hope can be a juggernaut when the time comes. In the meantime, the Dolphins will do their best to compete. It will certainly be an uphill battle; regardless, they are doing their best to construct the best team they can.
The Dolphins continue to explore every possible avenue to improve their roster, and in doing so, there’s even growing buzz that help could come from an unconventional source — potentially a player who isn’t currently in the league at all.
According to a source, the Dolphins have worked out UFL safety Major Burns.
Burns is currently a safety for the UFL’s Houston Gamblers. He recently signed a deal with the Gamblers in March.
Before that, Burns had signed a deal with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. Burns signed the deal in early May 2025, but he only lasted three months after he was waived in mid-August with an injury designation and reverted to injured reserve the following day.
A few days after that, Burns was waived from injured reserve with a settlement.
Prior to his time as a professional, the 24-year-old played four seasons at LSU after starting his career at Georgia. In his career as a Tiger, Burns recorded 203 total tackles, 98 solo tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, nine pass break-ups and one interception.
The Dolphins could use all the help they can get. Heading into the deep summer months, Miami’s safety room includes Dante Trader Jr. and Lonnie Johnson Jr. That room doesn't necessarily put the fear in opposing offenses.
A potential addition of Burns wouldn’t do much on paper; however, it would provide Miami with some depth, which is key for a young team.
The Dolphins don’t appear to have much immediate momentum heading into 2026, but the organization is still focused on what it views as the necessary steps to eventually return to contention.
It may not happen overnight or even within a season or two, but Miami is committed to a longer-term approach aimed at rebuilding the roster the right way and positioning itself as a legitimate contender again.
