The Miami Dolphins are moving on from running back Raheem Mostert after three seasons.
The Dolphins informed the former Pro Bowler that they will release him, per agent Brett Tessler.
Miami has since announced Mostert's release, including that of tight end Durham Smythe and cornerback Kendall Fuller.
"Looks like my client Raheem Mostert will be playing elsewhere next season," Tessler wrote on social media. "Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance to get younger and gives him a chance to pursue a ring elsewhere."
Mostert generated 2,181 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns on 475 carries over the past three seasons in Miami. He led the NFL with 18 rushing scores in 2023 while gobbling up 1,012 rushing yards. However, the 32-year-old fell off significantly in 2024, earning 278 rushing yards and two scores in 13 games as the Dolphins leaned on De'Von Achane as their lead back.
A former undrafted free agent, Mostert began his career as a nomad, including joining Miami as a rookie for one game in 2015. After bouncing around, he finally found a home in San Francisco, where in 2019, he dashed for 772 yards and eight touchdowns, a breakout season.
After Mike McDaniel moved from San Francisco to Miami as the Dolphins new head coach in 2022, Mostert followed. The veteran back became the primary ball carrier for his first two seasons, starting 29 of 31 regular season games. However, his usage and effectiveness in 2024 indicated the club would likely move on.
Achane profiles as the lead back in 2025 with an uptick from fourth-rounder Jaylen Wright, who saw 68 carries in his rookie season.
The early release gives Mostert a jumpstart on the open market. Free agency is expected to be a down year for running backs, but the 2025 NFL Draft has an overabundance of capable ball carriers. Given their injuries at the position and familiarity with Mostert's work, returning to the 49ers could make sense as a depth addition.