The Los Angeles Chargers claimed safety Marcus Maye off waivers a day after he was let go by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday.
Maye, 31, signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in June to backup the team’s starting duo of Jordan Poyer and Jevón Holland, and was thrust into starting duties in three games.
The Dolphins cut ties with Maye on Tuesday to make room on the 53-man roster for sixth-round rookie Patrick McMorris to be activated from the injured reserve. If Maye cleared waivers, he would’ve been a logical candidate to be retained by Miami as a member of the practice squad. Instead, he’ll join a Chargers secondary that starts Derwin James and Alohi Gilman on the back end.
In 11 games with the Dolphins, Maye recorded one pass defense, one tackle for loss, and 30 total tackles.
Aside from Poyer, Holland, and McMorris, the Dolphins also have special teamer Elijah Campbell at safety. The team has veteran defensive back Nik Needham and rookie Jordan Colbert on the practice squad.
