Le'Veon Moss Retires From NFL After Dolphins Rookie Minicamp

Former Texas A&M running back Le'Veon Moss has retired from the NFL just four days after signing his first professional contract. The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday that they have placed Moss on the reserve/retired list, ending his tenure with the team following the conclusion of rookie minicamp.

Sudden exit following rookie minicamp

Moss joined the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026, and participated in the team's rookie minicamp held on May 8 and 9. His decision to walk away from the league comes as a surprise to many, given his productive career in the SEC and his status as a projected Day 3 draft pick leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.

By placing Moss on the reserve/retired list, the Dolphins retain his NFL rights should he choose to return to professional football in the future. However, for now, the move leaves Miami with 90 players on their offseason roster as they prepare for organized team activities (OTAs) later this month.

Le'Veon Moss of the Texas A&M Aggies speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind., on Feb. 27, 2026. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Injury history and collegiate workload

While the Dolphins have not provided a specific reason for the retirement, reports suggest the decision may be tied to health concerns. Moss’s time at Texas A&M was marked by high-level performance tempered by recurring injuries. Over four seasons (2022–2025), he appeared in 32 games but never played more than nine games in a single season.

His most significant setback occurred in 2024 when an ACL and MCL tear ended a campaign in which he was named second-team All-SEC. Although he returned in 2025 to help the Aggies reach the College Football Playoff, he missed significant time in October and November due to an ankle injury.

Texas A&M running back Le'Veon Moss is helped off the field during the first half against Florida at Kyle Stadium in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 11, 2025. (Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire)

Impact on the Dolphins' backfield

Moss finished his collegiate career with 1,767 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. His departure removes a physical, 210-pound runner from a Miami backfield that frequently prioritizes speed.

The Dolphins' offseason program continues with OTAs on May 18, followed by a mandatory minicamp in early June. For Moss, the decision marks an abrupt conclusion to a career that saw him go from a top SEC contributor to a retired professional in less than a week of NFL activity.