Miami Dolphins Fantasy News

Broncos trade up for WR Demaryius Thomas
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 9:54pm

The Broncos traded a 4th round pick to the Patriots and moved up two spots to select WR Demaryius Thomas . Not many people had Thomas going ahead of Dez Bryant , but after all the issues coach McDaniels had with Brandon Marshall last season, character was an obvious consideration.

That said, Demaryius Thomas is no slouch and should slot in quickly (if not immediately) as the Broncos #1 wideout. Thomas averaged over 25 yards per catch last year, recording 1154 receiving yards and 8 TDs for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Patriots boost receiving corps, sign Holt
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 4:38pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

Torry Holt said last month that he wanted to play on a team with an elite quarterback. That wish has been granted.

The veteran wide receiver will catch passes from quarterback Tom Brady , a two-time Super Bowl MVP, after signing a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the New England Patriots, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Tuesday.

The Patriots needed depth at receiver because of questions still surrounding the health of Wes Welker , who suffered a knee injury during the 2009 regular-season finale. Holt provides a veteran presence opposite Randy Moss for New England, which also recently brought back David Patten .

Holt, 33, spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who released him in February after he posted career lows in receptions (51) and yards (722) and failed to score a touchdown for the first time in 11 NFL seasons. However, Holt's 63-yard reception during a Dec. 13 game against the Miami Dolphins was the Jaguars' longest of 2009.

Jets land LB Jason Taylor
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 4:33pm

Miami Herald - [Full Article]

Jason Taylor has decided to join the New York Jets, according to his agent Gary Wichard. The NFL's active sack leader and the player with more sacks than anyone since 2000, will sign a contract with New York as early as Wednesday.

Taylor is tentatively scheduled to fly to New York to meet with Jets management Wednesday morning.

Taylor, who wanted to return to the Dolphins in 2010, decided to accept New York's offer after realizing there was no opportunity for him to play for the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have refused to offer Taylor a contract since the end of the 2009 season, saying they would make a decision on that after the draft.

Taylor's decision, looming for days, was finalized late Tuesday night as the NFL draft threatened his only opportunity for a contract at this time. While the Dolphins were holding Taylor off until after the draft, the Jets offered Taylor a chance to join the NFL's No. 1-ranked defense in 2009.

Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:26pm

Miami Herald - [Full Article]

With his future still in flux and a decision still not made, Miami Dolphins linebacker Jason Taylor will put the stress on the backburner for the next several days as he retreats with his family for a prearranged vacation, sources told The Miami Herald.

Taylor is leaving the country Thursday. He does not plan to make a decision about his future (whether to sign with the Jets or wait on the Dolphins) until after his return, sources said Thursday.

Dolphins ship WR/KR Ted Ginn to the 49ers
Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:16pm

San Francisco Press Democrat - [Full Article]

The 49ers can scratch "return specialist" off their list of desperate needs.

The 49ers acquired Ted Ginn Jr. from the Dolphins in a trade this morning for a "late-round pick" in this year's draft, reports Jay Glazer of FoxSports. A league source confirmed the trade, pending Ginn passing a physical with the 49ers. The pick is fifth-rounder, No. 145 overall, reports ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Ginn gives the 49ers a return specialist. The 49ers now can still pick up a player who can handle return duties in the draft, but it's not a dire need. Ginn does not figure to supplant Josh Morgan as a starting receiver, but he can work his way onto the field as the No. 3 receiver.

He'll compete with Jason Hill and Brandon Jones . This move clearly puts Jones on the hot seat. Ginn will suit up on game days for his return skills, which means he'll be no worse than the No. 4 receiver on the team.

Marshall signs extension, 50m over next 5 years
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 12:24pm

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Brandon Marshall has reportedly signed a 47.5m extension with the Dolphins that will pay him 50m over the next 5 seasons.

BREAKING: Broncos send Marshall to Dolphins
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:19am

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The Denver Broncos have traded wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for two second-round picks, according to a league source.

Marshall, who was a restricted free agent, had signed his $2.521 million tender from the Broncos on Tuesday, a move that facilitated the trade of the mercurial receiver.

It was reported earlier that the Seattle Seahawks had shown interest.

Marshall posted his third consecutive 100-catch season last year and made his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl despite several run-ins with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. Marshall had an NFL-record 21 receptions during a Dec. 13 loss at Indianapolis, and his 10 touchdowns for the season were a career best.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 10:15pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The Miami Dolphins have been pursuing options to trade wide receiver Ted Ginn , league sources said Tuesday.

Ginn, a first-round draft pick by the Dolphins in 2007, has excelled on special teams, but he hasn't regularly contributed as a receiver. He had 38 receptions for 454 yards and one touchdown last season.

Monday, March 22, 2010, 8:15pm

Miami Herald - [Full Article]

Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown was arrested late Friday night for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during an offseason trip to his hometown outside of Atlanta this weekend, two sources told The Miami Herald.

Brown, who has no previous arrest record, was arrested after an officer pulled him over for making a lane change without signaling, sources said.

He was released from jail early Saturday morning.

The Dolphins are aware of the situation, and they are continuing to monitor the legal process. They are not believed to be overly upset with Brown because of his impeccable past as a player and a citizen.

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 12:03am

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

The Miami Dolphins released two linebackers Friday and successfully courted a third, Karlos Dansby.

One of big prizes on this year's market, Dansby reached an agreement with Miami on a five-year deal after visiting the Dolphins in the opening hours of NFL free agency, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Dansby's contract is worth $43 million with $22 million guaranteed, according to the source, which makes him one of the highest paid inside linebackers in the game.

The Dolphins terminated the contracts of disgruntled outside linebacker Joey Porter, inside linebacker Akin Ayodele and free safety Gibril Wilson.