The Miami Dolphins began trimming down to the team's 53-man roster by cutting two veterans free agents added this offseason.
Cornerback Chimdi Chekwa and offensive tackle Sam Young were among the first players cut before Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline for NFL teams to trim their rosters from 75 players to 53.
Young was expected to compete for the reserve offensive tackle spot, but Jermon Bushrod's presence, Laremy Tunsil's selection in the first-round, and Billy Turner and Dallas Thomas' ability to play both tackle and guard made the former St.