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Former MSU long snapper Taybor Pepper cut by Miami Dolphins

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A former Spartan has been cut by his new NFL team before he has even suited up for them. Former Michigan State long snapper Taybor Pepper has been cut by the Miami Dolphins, the team announced on Monday. Pepper signed with the Dolphins in mid-March but is again back on the NFL free agent market in search of a new team.

Pepper has played seven seasons in the NFL, dating back to his first year in 2018 with the Green Bay Packers. He has appeared in 100 games between three teams: Green Bay, Miami and San Francisco. He, however, wasn't in the league this past season, with his last appearance coming in 2024 with the 49ers.

Pepper played at Michigan State from 2012 to 2015, and is originally from Saline, Mich. Roster Moves | We have released long snapper Taybor Pepper and waived cornerback Isaiah Johnson, tight end Zack Kuntz, cornerback Jason Maitre, edge Derrick McLendon, inside linebacker K. C.

Ossai and punter Seth Vernon. pic. twitter.

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