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Cyclones in the NFL: Mike Rose signs with Miami Dolphins

Sep 4, 2021; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Mike Rose (23) gets ready for the snap against the Northern Iowa Panthers in the first half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose is headed to Miami.

Rose waded through XFL waters with the St Louis Battlehawks for eight games over the past season, and signed with Dolphins officially on Thursday.

With St. Louis, Rose corralled 35 tackles including four for a loss of yards while helping the team to a 7-3 record.

The Dolphins kick off their preseason schedule with a game against Atlanta on Friday, August 11 (6:00 p.m. CT).

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