Eagles Break Former OT' Heart With a Ruthless Cut… Only to Save His Career Hours Later

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Eagles broke his heart with a ruthless cut… only for fate to save his career hours later. As Philadelphia trimmed its roster down to 53 players this week — a process filled with tough calls and emotional exits — one of the most dramatic stories belonged to offensive tackle Kendall Lamm, who signed with the Eagles in March after three seasons with the Miami Dolphins.

Lamm was released on Tuesday, just hours before Philadelphia finalized its roster for Week 1. By Wednesday, Miami had swooped in to bring him back, reuniting with a veteran presence they know well.

Despite the short stint in midnight green, Lamm made it clear he valued his time with Philadelphia:

“The Eagles stood by me when I was recovering from back surgery, and I’ll never forget that. They treated me like family even though it didn’t work out on the roster. Wearing midnight green, even for a short time, was an honor,” Lamm said.

The Eagles’ decision wasn’t about Lamm’s effort — it was about roster math. With Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata anchoring the tackle spots, and younger depth options like Cameron Williams and Darian Kinnard emerging during camp, Philadelphia opted to prioritize youth and flexibility.

General manager Howie Roseman has been clear: the defending champions want to stay fresh, healthy, and cost-effective while pushing for another Super Bowl run.

Head coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged that cutting Lamm wasn’t easy:

“Kendall’s professionalism was everything you want in a player. He worked hard, set an example for the younger guys, and gave us depth when we needed it. But at this level, competition is unforgiving.”

Lamm didn’t stay unemployed long. The Dolphins wasted no time in bringing him back, with head coach Mike McDaniel welcoming his return:

“I’m genuinely excited for his teammates and for the Dolphins,” McDaniel said via SI.com. “You’re talking about a guy who makes people better just by being around them. The locker room couldn’t be happier to see him back.”

For Lamm, the whirlwind week reflects the brutal yet unpredictable nature of the NFL:

“It feels amazing to be here again,” Lamm said. “Helping this team again is a blessing, and I’ll always appreciate what the Eagles did for me along the way.”

As for Philadelphia, the roster remains loaded with star power — Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Saquon Barkley lead an offense expected to once again be among the NFL’s elite. On defense, the Eagles are leaning on a young secondary led by Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown, alongside veterans like Darius Slay.

But depth decisions like cutting Lamm show just how high the bar is inside the NovaCare Complex. In Philly, it isn’t just about playing well — it’s about proving you can help a championship team win right now.