The Miami Dolphins attempted to bolster the defensive line on Monday but came up short as the Houston Texans claimed former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Brown on waivers.
ESPN’s Field Yates reported that the Dolphins put in a claim to add Barnett, but Houston’s waiver priority was higher. Miami will have to look elsewhere to improve the defense after edge-rusher Jaelan Phillips suffered a torn Achilles against the New York Jets on Black Friday.
In addition to the Texans, the Dolphins also put in a claim to acquire Derek Barnett, per source.