Dolphins to waive Rey Maualuga after arrest

— -- The Miami Dolphins are waiving Rey Maualuga after the veteran linebacker was arrested Friday night, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

It was unclear if Maualuga had retained an attorney or what the circumstances were surrounding the arrest. According to The Associated Press, court records in Miami-Dade County show an open battery case against Maualuga, though no other information was listed about that matter Saturday.

His overnight arrest and pending release was first reported by Pro Football Talk.

The Dolphins acquired Maualuga, 30, prior to this season after he played eight years for the Bengals, including two seasons with current Miami defensive coordinator Matt Burke.?

Maualuga had 23 tackles for the Dolphins this season in six games, four of them being starts.

The Dolphins could turn to Mike Hull at middle linebacker for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

ESPN's James Walker and The Associated Press contributed to this report.