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Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:06:49 -0800
The Denver Broncos worked out free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Texans) this week.
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:06:22 -0800
Free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins) had an impressive workout Tuesday, Nov. 20, for the Denver Broncos. However, the team has three running backs on the 53-man roster, and they are not likely to sign Slaton (or anyone else) unless RB Willis McGahee (knee) is forced to the season-ending Injured Reserve list.
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:57:54 -0800
The Denver Broncos will work out some running backs Tuesday, Nov. 20, including free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins).
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:29:55 -0800
The New York Jets are looking to sign a free-agent running back, and free-agent RBs Steve Slaton (Dolphins) and Kahlil Bell (Bears) are in town for workouts. Slaton would have the edge since he played for offensive coordinator Tony Sparano in Miami.
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:51:48 -0700
The Detroit Lions worked out free-agents RB Ryan Grant (Packers), RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins) and other undisclosed players, but they are not signing any at this point.
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:35:24 -0700
The Detroit Lions will bring in free-agent RB Ryan Grant (Packers) for a workout. Free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins) was also scheduled to be brought in for a workout this week.
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:51:42 -0700
Free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins) will work out for the Detroit Lions sometime next week.
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:03:26 -0700
The Chicago Bears brought in free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins) Saturday, Sept. 15, for a workout, but elected to let him leave without a contract. They re-signed RB Kahlil Bell, citing his familiarity with the offense based on the offseason and preseason.
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:07:12 -0700
The Chicago Bears will work out free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins) Saturday, Sept. 15.
Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:11:46 -0700
The Washington Redskins were reportedly in trade talks with the Miami Dolphins about RB Steve Slaton, who has since been released. A source reports that Slaton has cleared waivers, but the team has not yet expressed an interest in the free agent.
Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:07:59 -0700
Free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Dolphins) has cleared waivers and can now sign with any NFL club, according to a source.
Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:43:12 -0700
The Miami Dolphins cut RB Steve Slaton Saturday, Sept. 1.
Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:43:20 -0700
The Washington Redskins are working on a trade that would send WR Anthony Armstrong to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for RB Steve Slaton.
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:04:13 -0700
Miami Dolphins RBs Steve Slaton and Marcus Thigpen are believed to be fighting for a roster spot. Slaton carried four times for 22 yards in the preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys, while Thigpen had one carry for three yards and a seven-yard reception. Thigpen also had four kickoff returns for 24 yards.
Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:49:33 -0700
Miami Dolphins RB Steve Slaton currently has the lead on rookie RB Lamar Miller for the No. 3 running back role.
Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:48:45 -0700
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said he is not committed to any specific number of times a running back needs to touch the football this season. When asked if he prefers a feature back or a committee approach, Philbin said: "I'm not locked into one guy carrying the ball 23 times and the next guy carrying it seven. You want a guy to touch the football X-amount of times because those guys have a higher chance of getting yourself a big play, but I'm not locked into any one formula." RBs Reggie Bush, Daniel Thomas, Steve Slaton and rookie Lamar Miller are all jockeying for playing time during training camp.
Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:45:46 -0700
Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas may be pushed by RBs Lamar Miller and Steve Slaton for the No. 2 running back job if he is not able to improve on his 3.5 yards per carry and his yards after contact which ranked fifth worst among NFL running backs last season.
Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:47:43 -0700
Miami Dolphins RB Steve Slaton is expected to be on the roster bubble during training camp. He may compete with RBs Marcus Thigpen, Jonas Gray and Jerome Messam for the No. 4 running back job.
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:33:54 -0700
With the Miami Dolphins selecting rookie RB Lamar Miller in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, RB Steve Slaton may no longer be in the team's plans. Slaton was re-signed to a one-year deal earlier this year.
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:40:10 -0700
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said RB Steve Slaton was re-signed because he believes Slaton will benefit from the team's zone blocking scheme.
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:43:04 -0700
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said Wednesday, March 28, that RB Steve Slaton is a good fit for the team's system. "I think (Steve) had some very good production in the league. He's a guy we think fits our system of running the football very, very well," Philbin said.
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:58:17 -0700
RB Steve Slaton's return to the Miami Dolphins gives them some insurance in the backfield because Slaton is comparable to RB Reggie Bush, who has been injured often during his NFL career.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:21:16 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have re-signed free-agent RB Steve Slaton to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:31:34 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have shown an interest in re-signing free-agent RB Steve Slaton.
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:38:29 -0800
The Miami Dolphins are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent QBs Chad Henne and J.P. Losman, RB Steve Slaton, OT Marc Colombo and LB Ikaika Alama-Francis this offseason.
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:25:42 -0800
Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas is expected to receive more carries in Week 17 because of the injury to RB Reggie Bush (knee). RBs Lex Hilliard and Steve Slaton are also expected to be more involved in the offense.
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:57:26 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared TE Anthony Fasano, QB Pat Devlin, OG Ray Feinga, DL Ryan Baker, OG Ryan Cook, RB Steve Slaton, OT Will Barker inactive for Week 16.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:52:57 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared OT Jake Long, TE Jeron Mastrud, LB Koa Misi, OG Ray Feinga, DL Ryan Baker, RB Steve Slaton, OT Will Barker inactive for Week 15.
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:51:25 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, OG Ray Feinga, OG Ryan Cook, DL Ryan Baker, RB Steve Slaton, TE Will Yeatman, OT Will Barker inactive for Week 14.
Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:55:33 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, OG Ray Feinga, DL Ryan Baker, RB Steve Slaton, OT Vernon Carey, TE Will Yeatman, OT Will Barker inactive for Week 13.
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:20:42 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared PK Dan Carpenter, DL Igor Olshansky, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, OG John Jerry, RB Steve Slaton, TE Will Yeatman, OT Will Barker inactive for Week 12.
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:48:54 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared PK Dan Carpenter, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, OG Ryan Cook, RB Steve Slaton, DL Tony McDaniel, TE Will Yeatman, OT Will Barker inactive for Week 11.
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:48:19 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, OG John Jerry, CB Nolan Carroll, DL Phillip Merling, RB Steve Slaton, OT Will Barker, TE Will Yeatman inactive for Week 10.
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:35:12 -0800
The Miami Dolphins have declared DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, OG John Jerry, DL Phillip Merling, RB Steve Slaton, CB Vontae Davis, OT Will Barker, TE Will Yeatman inactive for Week 9.
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:50:59 -0700
New York Giants S Antrel Rolle was fined $15,000 Friday, Nov. 4, and DL Linval Joseph was fined $7,500 for their actions in the team's Week 8 game. Rolle made a horse-collar tackle on Miami Dolphins RB Reggie Bush and Joseph was fined for a late hit on RB Steve Slaton.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:56:08 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have declared DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, DL Phillip Merling, SS Reshad Jones, OG Ryan Cook, RB Steve Slaton, TE Will Yeatman, OT Will Barker inactive for Week 7.
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:45:28 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have declared SS Chris X. Clemons, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, DL Phillip Merling, OG Ryan Cook, RB Steve Slaton, OT Will Barker, TE Will Yeatman inactive for Week 6.
Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:14:41 -0700
Miami Dolphins RB Steve Slaton made his team debut in Week 4 against the San Diego Chargers, but he had just one run for two yards and one reception for minus-2 yards.Miami Dolphins RB Steve Slaton made his team debut in Week 4 against the San Diego Chargers, but he had just one run for two yards and one reception for minus-2 yards.
Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:54:19 -0700
Miami Dolphins RB Steve Slaton said he has picked up the offense well since joining the team. Slaton could see playing time in Week 4 because of the injury for RB Daniel Thomas (hamstring).
Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:38:47 -0700
Miami Dolphins RB Steve Slaton is expected to see some playing time in Week 4 with RB Daniel Thomas (hamstring) nursing a hamstring injury. "I'm prepared to get reps," Slaton said. "I'm studying as hard as I can, and I just have to try to remember as much as I can for the first weekend."
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:41:30 -0700
Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas (hamstring) was not participating during practice Friday, Sept. 30. If he is not able to play in Week 4, RB Steve Slaton could receive some playing time.
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:02:23 -0700
Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said the team has not decided how to use RB Steve Slaton at this point and they will take their Week 5 bye to figure out his role.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:20:58 -0700
The Miami Dolphins have claimed Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton off waivers.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:58:53 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals are unlikely to pursue free-agent RB Steve Slaton (Texans).
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:35:01 -0700
The Houston Texans put RB Steve Slaton on waivers Tuesday, Sept. 27, and added RB Chris Ogbonnaya from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:12:17 -0700
Houston Texans RB Derrick Ward (ankle) revealed Wednesday, Sept. 21, that his injury is a high ankle sprain. If Ward and RB Arian Foster (hamstring) can't play in Week 3, RB Ben Tate would start with RB Steve Slaton serving as the backup. Head coach Gary Kubiak added he is prepared to go with only two running backs in Week 3. "You can play a game with two guys," Kubiak said. "You don't like two. You'd like to suit up three, but we'll see."
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:02:22 -0700
Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton might have a bigger role in the offense in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints if RBs Arian Foster (hamstring) and Derrick Ward (ankle) are out or limited.
Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:00:32 -0700
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said Friday, Sept. 9, that RBs Steve Slaton, Ben Tate and Derrick Ward could all see time in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts if RB Arian Foster (hamstring) is sidelined. "They could possibly all play," Kubiak said. "Obviously, Derrick would be the starter and Tate would play and Steve's prepared to play, too, so we could use them all three."
Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:51:21 -0700
Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton (hamstring) made the team's 53-man roster. Slaton did not play during the preseason due to a hamstring injury, but he still was able to make the team as their No. 4 running back. He could be insurance if RB Arian Foster (hamstring) continues to have hamstring problems, or be used as trade bait when Foster is healthy.
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:46:15 -0700
Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton (hamstring) might be able to make his preseason debut Thursday, Sept. 1, against the Minnesota Vikings. It appears he is fighting RB Chris Ogbonnaya for the potential fourth RB spot behind RBs Arian Foster (hamstring), Derrick Ward and Ben Tate.