LaMichael James Waived by Dolphins: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said the team will cut running back LaMichael James on Monday, according to Greg Likens of The Finsiders.  

James, 25, was behind Lamar Miller and Damien Williams at running back and likely would have been pushed even further down the depth chart once Jay Ajayi returns from injury. He was expected to be the team's kick and punt returner this season and returned two kicks for 54 total yards against Washington on Sunday, though Jarvis Landry's 69-yard punt return for a touchdown probably won him that job for good.

James also didn't do himself any favors in Miami earlier in the week, when he reportedly didn't take kindly to some of Landry's joking around and lashed out physically at the wide receiver, causing a confrontation, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The two later apologized to the team and neither was punished, but the incident certainly caused a distraction in the lead-up to Sunday's game.

The former Oregon star has had a difficult time establishing a role for himself in the NFL, with just 44 career carries for 193 yards since being drafted in the second round in 2012 by the San Francisco 49ers. He'll be an intriguing option for teams looking to add depth at running back or seeking playmakers in space or on special teams, though his inability to carve a niche for himself in the NFL to this point means he's likely running out of chances to do so.