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Team Notebook: Miami Dolphins News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Dolphins | Unlikely will be interested in Stallworth Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, speculates the Miami Dolphins likely will not be interested in signing unrestricted free-agent WR Donte' Stallworth (Browns). Dolphins | McDaniel meeting with team Monday Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports E. Albert Irby, agent for Miami Dolphins DL Tony McDaniel, said that McDaniel was meeting with the team Monday, Feb. 8, to discuss his arrest Sunday, Feb. 7. Dolphins | J. Allen, Torbor may be asked to take pay cuts Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins may ask FS Jason Allen and LB Reggie Torbor to take pay cuts in order to stay with the team. Dolphins | May ask Wilson to take a pay cut Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins may ask FS Gibril Wilson to take a significant pay cut in order to stay with the team. Dolphins | Porter expected to be cut before free agency starts Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins are expected to release LB Joey Porter at some point before the start of free agency, according to a source. Dolphins | McDaniel arrested on domestic violence charge Akilah Johnson, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins DT Tony McDaniel appeared in a Broward County (Fla.) courtroom Sunday, Feb. 7, after being charged with domestic violence, according to police and court records. Police officers arrested McDaniel on a misdemeanor battery charge, according to authorities. He was released from the Broward County jail on a $3,500 bond. Dolphins | Henne hopes team will grab a big WR this offseason Greg Stoda, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Henne would like to see the team use their first-round draft pick on a big receiver. Henne said, "I like our receivers, but we don't have a power guy, we do a lot of finesse stuff." Dolphins | May release Wilson during offseason Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins may be considering releasing FS Gibril Wilson during the offseason. Dolphins | Pennington may be open to re-signing Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington, who is an impending free agent, said he is still deciding whether to look for a starting job next season or re-sign with the Dolphins even if it is as a backup. He said he would not rule out any team if the Dolphins were not interested in bringing him back. Dolphins | No progress in Brown contract talks Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown said there has been no progress in contract talks with the Dolphins. Brown would be a restricted free agent if there is no collective bargaining agreement. Dolphins | Brown still not allowed to run Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) is still not allowed to run after undergoing surgery on his foot 11 weeks ago but said things are going well. "I don't know how this things works. It was a weight-bearing injury, so I couldn't put any weight on it for a while. But now I'm out here walking around and everything feels pretty good. Everything is going real well," Brown said. Dolphins | Davis says he will ready for offseason workouts Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins CB Vontae Davis (wrist) said he will be ready for the team's offseason workouts and expects to switch to a smaller cast soon for the broken wrist he suffered in Week 17. Dolphins | Porter says he didn’t speak with Sparano during final seven weeks Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter admitted that he and head coach Tony Sparano did not speak to each other after Porter was deactivated for a Nov. 15 game. Prior to Sparano's decision, Porter said the two had a great relationship, including texting or talking every day. Porter said he has not felt like he's been a part of the team ever since his benching. "The last seven, eight weeks was not fun for me," Porter said. "After the suspension, I had no fun. I'm sitting up there feeling like I'm an outcast on my own team. I'm a captain, but I'm not going to the captain meetings. He's not meeting with me anymore. How do you come back?" Dolphins | Looking to add a tight end in offseason Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports that NFL people who spoke with the Miami Dolphins at the Senior Bowl said they made clear they want to add a tight end with speed and receiving skills to beat defenses downfield. The Dolphins might keep restricted free-agent TE Anthony Fasano but remain noncommittal. Dolphins | Porter headed out West? Updating a previous item, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Omar Kelly reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter would like to play for a team close to his family in California. He also wants to continue to play for a 3-4 defense. Dolphins | Porter has asked for trade Updating a previous report, Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter has told the Dolphins that he would like to be traded during the offseason, according to a source. Dolphins | Trade personnel with Cleveland Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns have traded salary-cap specialist Dawn Aponte to the Miami Dolphins for salary-cap specialist Matt Thomas. Aponte has been named the team's senior vice president of football operations. The trade occurred because Browns executive vice president of business administration Bryan Wiedmeier came from Miami and wanted to bring Thomas with him. Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells agreed to the trade as long as he could get Aponte, who worked for the New York Jets when Parcells was head coach and then director of football operations. Dolphins | Would be interested in No. 1 WR Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells said the team would be interested in bringing in a true No. 1 receiver. Parcells said, "We'd be interested in the position. But they have to be available. We can't invent them." Dolphins | Parcells believes Pennington wants to continue playing Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells said during a chat on NFL.com that he believes QB Chad Pennington (shoulder) wants to continue his playing career. Dolphins | Porter wants to be traded Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter said during an interview that he wants the Dolphins to trade him. Dolphins | A. Rolle would like to join team if available Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Arizona Cardinals FS Antrel Rolle said he would like to join the Miami Dolphins if the Cardinals decided to let him go during the offseason. Rolle said he loves playing for the Cardinals but does not know what will happen this offseason. Dolphins | Taylor hopes to remain with team next season The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins DL Jason Taylor says he wants to play in 2010 and hopes to remain with the team, but he is not sure if the Dolphins want him back. Taylor said, "They're looking for replacements right now. If they don't find who they want and if teams don't find who they want, then that's when your phone starts ringing." Dolphins | Two could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown and TE Anthony Fasano could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Dolphins | Porter's future uncertain Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said the team has not decided if LB Joey Porter will return to the team next season. Porter will be due a $1 million roster bonus in March. Dolphins | Lee candidate for college job Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach David Lee is a candidate for the University of Mississippi offensive coordinator position, but the university has not interviewed Lee for the job. Dolphins | Not ready to name Garner as starter Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins like OG Nate Garner but are not ready to name him the starter at right guard. Dolphins | Ferguson may not play next season Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DT Jason Ferguson, who is an impending free agent, said he is not sure if he will play next season. Dolphins | W. Allen's agent says rehab going well Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Drew Rosenhaus, agent for Miami Dolphins CB Will D. Allen (knee), said Allen is doing well with his rehab and is optimistic that Allen will be ready to participate in offseason workouts. Dolphins | Carpenter added to Pro Bowl roster The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Omar Kelly reports Miami Dolphins PK Dan Carpenter has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster in place of San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding. Dolphins | Porter doesn’t want to return to team Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter said during an appearance on "Romeo in the Morning" on Hot 94.1 in Bakersfield, Calif., last week that he did not want to return to the team in 2010. Porter told head coach Tony Sparano he was not happy with his number of snaps last season, or for being suspended for the team's game Nov. 15. Porter felt he was limited in his ability to do what he does best because he often found himself on the sideline rather than in the game. Dolphins | Bell added to Pro Bowl The Miami Dolphins announced Monday, Jan. 25, that SS Yeremiah Bell has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster in place of Indianapolis Colts FS Antoine Bethea. Dolphins | Bell to be added to Pro Bowl roster Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins S Yeremiah Bell will be added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster to replace Indianapolis Colts S Antoine Bethea. Dolphins | May be interested in Dumervil Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Miami Dolphins may be interested in Denver Broncos impending free-agent DE Elvis Dumervil during the offseason. Dolphins | Nolan hired Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Miami Dolphins hired free-agent defensive coordinator Mike Nolan (Broncos) as their new defensive coordinator Tuesday, Jan. 19. Dolphins | Close to signing Nolan Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports the Miami Dolphins are close to an agreement with Mike Nolan to become their new defensive coordinator, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton. Dolphins | Sheridan to coach inside linebackers Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports via Twitter that the Miami Dolphins have hired Bill Sheridan as their inside linebackers coach. Dolphins | Nolan to interview for defensive coordinator job Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Miami Dolphins will interview Mike Nolan this week for their vacant defensive coordinator job. Dolphins | Could announce new corporate name for stadium soon Sarah Talalay, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins could announce a new corporate name for Dolphin Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 20. The team and Sun Life Financial, a Canadian financial and insurance services company, are finalizing the details of a deal expected to be five years with a series of options that could extend it to 20 years, according to a source. The agreement is expected to pay the Dolphins about $5 million a year, but that could rise to the $7 million range if the Dolphins or Florida Marlins meet certain playoff marks. Dolphins | Plan on interviewing Nolan Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Miami Dolphins plan to interview former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Mike Nolan for their defensive coordinator position. Dolphins | Soliai could return as a starter next year Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins DT Paul Soliai could return as the team's starting nose tackle next season. Nose tackle is an offseason priority for the team, but there is a lack of candidates in the NFL Draft and free agency. Dolphins | Haynos working on route running Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins TE Joey Haynos has already started working out this offseason. Haynos is working with University of Maryland strength coach Dwight Galt and has a list of goals. Haynos said, "I want to get stronger and faster, more flexible — I definitely need to become a better blocker. And I need to run my routes better. I'm doing those over and over, working on getting in and out of my cuts." Dolphins | Could consider Pees for DC job Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees could be considered as a candidate for the Miami Dolphins' defensive coordinator position. Dolphins | G. Gibbs could be candidate for DC job Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Gary Gibbs could be a candidate for the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator position. Dolphins | Sutton could be candidate for DC job Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports New York Jets linebackers coach Bob Sutton could be a candidate for the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator position. Dolphins | Cox could be candidate for DC job Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Bryan Cox could be a candidate for the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator position. |
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