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Team Notebook: Miami DolphinsDolphins | J. Taylor and partners awarded $1.5 million The Associated Press reports a jury in the U.S. Virgin Islands has awarded Miami Dolphins LB Jason Taylor and two partners the return of a $1.5 million deposit from the botched sale of a private island. Taylor will be given his share of the deposit, plus expenses, after a jury found that the seller breached a contract for the sale of the island. Dolphins | Davis cleared of charges Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins CB Vontae Davis has been cleared of all charges stemming from a traffic incident in Champagne Ill., because the police are satisfied that Davis was not the person they pulled over. "We have dismissed the traffic ticket and ordinance violation issued in Vontae Davis' name. We are satisfied that he was not the individual we had contact with June 9, 2009. We are working to identify who the individual actually is and pursue charges against him. We regret any embarrassment or inconvenience this situation has caused for Mr. Davis," said John F. Murphy of the Champaign police department in a statement. Dolphins | Folsom agrees to terms Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with seventh-round draft choice LB J.D. Folsom on a four-year deal worth $1.812 million, according to a league source. The contract also includes a $62,000 signing bonus. Dolphins | Negotiations ongoing with Folsom Mike Berardino, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins seventh-round draft choice LB J.D. Folsom said his agent and the Dolphins are negotiating a contract. Dolphins | Taylor looking to play beyond 2009 Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DL Jason Taylor said he does not want the 2009 season to be his last in the NFL. "I'll be around until they kick me out," Taylor said. Dolphins | Turner motivated to prove doubters wrong Mike Berardino, of The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins rookie WR Patrick Turner is a huge target at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds. He also has soft hands, and is motivated to prove pre-draft doubters wrong. Dolphins | Turner contract details Updating previous reports, Mike Berardino, of The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins rookie WR Patrick Turner, a third-round draft choice, will receive a $714,000 signing bonus. His base salaries were rookie minimums: $310,000 (2009), $395,000 (2010), $480,000 (2011) and $565,000 (2012). His 2012 salary could jump to $2.1 million based on an escalator clause tied to on-field performance. The maximum value of the deal is $4 million. Dolphins | Turner signed Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Miami Dolphins have signed third-round draft choice WR Patrick Turner to a four-year deal worth around $2.3 million, which includes a signing bonus of more than $700,000, according to a league source. Dolphins | Sanchez believes Turner could be special player Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he believes former college teammate Miami Dolphins WR Patrick Turner could turn into a special player. "He's really starting to come into his own and be a dominant receiver, somebody who plays with a lot of effort and intensity," Sanchez said. "He's only going to get better. You haven't seen his peak yet." Dolphins | D. Green believes Vick will sign Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports former NFL head coach Dennis Green said during a radio interview that he believes the Miami Dolphins will eventually sign free-agent QB Michael Vick (Falcons). "I have a hard time believing that Michael Vick is not going to wind up with Bill Parcells, simply because he has that creativeness that says that no matter what it takes, he's going to find a way to get Michael Vick," Green said. "Now, whether it means convincing the commissioner or whatever it takes, Michael Vick is probably going to wind up at Miami because of the fact that Bill Parcells is Bill Parcells." Dolphins | Brown in great shape David J. Neal, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown is in great shape and has looked explosive during offseason workouts. "As far as shape goes, he's outstanding right now," head coach Tony Sparano said. "That sounds like a company line, but I mean it. In the weight room the guy is super right now. He weighs 230 pounds, he's running better, he is stronger, so all of those things from a progress standpoint I see as positives." Dolphins | Training camp dates announced Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins will report for the opening of training camp Saturday, Aug. 1. The team's first practice will be Sunday, Aug. 2. Dolphins | Bess looking into suing Twitter imposter Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess is looking into suing the individual that is impersonating him on Twitter, according to his agent Kenny Zuckerman. Dolphins | Not a lot of talk with first three picks Mike Berardino, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins have not started serious contract talks with first-round draft choice CB Vontae Davis or second-round draft choices QB Pat White and CB Sean Smith. Dolphins | Talks believed to be ongoing with Turner Mike Berardino, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins are believed to be having contract talks with third-round draft choice WR Patrick Turner. Dolphins | Appear close to deal with Clemons Mike Berardino, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins appear to be close to agreeing to a contract with fifth-round draft choice S Chris X. Clemons. Dolphins | Fast fact: Wildcat offense Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports the Miami Dolphins scored eight of their 40 total touchdowns in 2008 out of the Wildcat formation. Dolphins | Case against V. Davis put on hold Mike Berardino, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the police department in Champaign, Ill., has agreed to delay proceedings in a traffic citation against Miami Dolphins CB Vontae Davis until further investigation may be conducted into his claim he was a victim of identity fraud. Champaign Police Department cited "sufficient credence" in Davis' assertion he was in South Florida at the time of the arrest June 9. Dolphins | Davis says someone could have stolen his ID Updating previous reports, David J. Neal, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins CB Vontae Davis said he was not arrested in Illinois earlier this month, and he could have been a victim of identity theft. "The only explanation I have is that my wallet was stolen while I was still in school and someone might be impersonating me," Davis wrote on his blog. Dolphins | Deny Davis was arrested Contrary to a previous report, Aaron Wilson, for ProFootballTalk.com, reports the Miami Dolphins have denied a previous report that stated CB Vontae Davis was arrested Tuesday, June 9, in Illinois, saying Davis was in South Florida on the alleged date. "I spoke to Vontae, and he told me he was in South Florida all day on June 9, the day the incident supposedly occurred. In addition, we had a scheduled OTA that morning that Vontae attended, and he also attended a rookie life-skill session that afternoon. Finally, we also know he was in the building at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. So, in addition to Vontae's own word that he wasn't in Champaign, it's almost physically impossible for him to have been there at the time the incident allegedly took place," Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene said in an e-mail. Dolphins | Culver agrees to extension Mike Berardino, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed on a two-year contract extension with FS Tyrone Culver, according to a source. He is scheduled to receive a base salary of $875,000 in 2009, $1.1 million in 2010 and $1.25 million in 2011. Dolphins | Davis reportedly arrested June 9 David J. Neal, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins CB Vontae Davis was arrested Tuesday, June 9, for unnecessary vehicular noise and driving without a valid license, according to the Daily Illini in Champaign, Ill. Davis received a notice to appear. Dolphins | Estefans to buy stake in team Steven Wine, of the Associated Press, reports singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, are buying a "very small" ownership stake in the Miami Dolphins, according to a person familiar with the deal. The deal will not be announced until Thursday, June 25, by owner Stephen Ross. Dolphins | Three LBs may fight for roster spot Omar Kelly, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Miami Dolphins LBs Cameron Wake, Erik Walden and Charlie Anderson may be competing for one roster spot on the team during training camp. Dolphins | Murphy says he needs to be more consistent Pete Pelegrin, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins OG Shawn Murphy said he needs to be more consistent with what the coaches want him to do during practices. "I just have to be more consistent with what the coaches ask of me. I have to show [I'm] more sound with my technique and know the plays 100 percent and I'll be fine," Murphy said. Dolphins | Murphy may start camp with starters Pete Pelegrin, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins OG Shawn Murphy could work with the first-team offense when the team begins training camp. Dolphins | Wilford in jeopardy of being released? Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins WR Ernest Wilford appears unlikely to make the team's final roster. Dolphins | Competition at cornerback Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins CBs Eric Green, Sean Smith and Vontae Davis are in competition for a starting cornerback job opposite CB Will D. Allen. Dolphins | More on Gardner's contract Updating previous reports, Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports Miami Dolphins OT Andrew Gardner agreed to a four-year contract worth $1.86 million. The deal includes a $109,000 signing bonus, according to a source. Dolphins | Gardner contract update Updating a previous report, Mike Berardino, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Miami Dolphins sixth-round draft choice OT Andrew Gardner has agreed to what is believed to be a four-year deal worth around $1.65 million and includes about a $75,000 signing bonus. Dolphins | Gardner agrees to terms Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with sixth-round draft choice OT Andrew Gardner, according to a league source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Dolphins | Babers, Bond released The Miami Dolphins have announced they have released CB Scorpio Babers and P Jy Bond. Dolphins | Three miss practice Sunday Omar Kelly, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Miami Dolphins C Andy Alleman (back), TE David Martin (hernia) and OG Donald Thomas (pectoral) did not participate in practice Sunday, June 14. Head coach Tony Sparano said he does not know if they will be cleared for training camp. Dolphins | Bess still working as No. 1 punt returner Omar Kelly, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess is still working as the team's No. 1 punt returner. WR Ted Ginn Jr. is the No. 2 punt returner for the team. Dolphins | Dotson trims down to under 290 pounds Omar Kelly, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Miami Dolphins DT Lionel Dotson has trimmed down to under 290 pounds. He is moving well, but he is still working with the third-team defense. Dolphins | Team can keep six wide receivers on 53-man roster Omar Kelly, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said the team can keep six wide receivers on their 53-man roster. Dolphins | Berger works at right guard Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins C Joe Berger took some snaps at right guard with the team's starting unit during practice Sunday, June 14. Dolphins | R. Brown is in a contract year and finally healthy Dave Hyde, of The Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown thought his surgically repaired knee was healthy all of last season. However, after the year, he watched tape of himself and said he could see he wasn't 100 percent healthy. "I feel right now I'm more explosive right now in the things I'm doing. I watched (last year's plays) and thought there's more I could've done," Brown said. Brown is entering the final year of his contract and the Dolphins have invested a lot into their offensive line, so this could be the season he finally is ready to stand out. Head coach Tony Sparano has challenged Brown to break more long runs this year, and Brown said that is one of his goals. Dolphins | Three field kicks Saturday Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins WRs Davone Bess, Chris X. Williams and Brennan Marion fielded kickoffs during practice Saturday, June 13. Dolphins | White continues to struggle Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins QB Pat White continued to struggle with his accuracy during practice Saturday, June 13. Dolphins | Pennington excused from practice Saturday Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington was excused from practice Saturday, June 13, because he was attending his sister's wedding. Dolphins | J. Porter works at DE on some passing downs Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter lined up at defensive end when the team planned to rush the passer on passing downs during practice Friday, June 12. Dolphins | Starks gets time at nose tackle Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DL Randy Starks saw time at nose tackle in the base defense during practice Friday, June 12. Dolphins | Wilford lining up at TE Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins WR Ernest Wilford lined up as a tight end during morning practice Friday, June 12. He struggled at times during blocking drills. Dolphins | Green working with first team Friday morning Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins CB Eric Green is working with the first-team defense at during morning practice Friday, June 12. |
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