Matt Roth News

Cameron Wake's professional football journey has taken him from Canada to Miami.

Back from a benching, Joey Porter lacked his usual bluster. The Miami Dolphins ' loquacious linebacker practiced Monday but had little to say about sitting out Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.

Joey Porter won't be making any tackles this week, either. Less than 24 hours before kickoff, the Miami Dolphins' outspoken linebacker was ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay because of a coach's decision.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter hangs his head in the fourth quarter of a game against the San Diego Chargers earlier this season.

For most of these practices in the bubble -- and that's where the Dolphins were again today despite perfect weather outside -- Bill Parcells stays seated, typically chatting with GM Jeff Ireland.

The coordinators have spoken to the media and these are the nuggets that are coming out of the 20 minutes with the men that run the Dolphins' offense and defense.

Your vote has been counted, thank you for voting. BY DAVID J. NEAL dneal@MiamiHerald.com Dolphins linebacker Jason Taylor and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady share a friendship, injury-filled disappointing 2008 seasons and, until the Dolphins traded Taylor to Washington in 2008, status as their teams' signature players.

The Miami Dolphins re-signed tight end John Nalbone to the practice squad as expected Tuesday, three days after waiving the rookie to make room for linebacker Matt Roth on the active roster.

Everything Dolphin: No subject is taboo, no deadlines, no space crunch. Miami Herald Blog Directory Pace backs away from "nonsense" controversy [updated] It's Jets week.

The Miami Dolphins official Web site reports LB Channing Crowder did not travel with the team for Sunday's game against the New York Jets and is listed as out.

The long, strange journey of Miami Dolphins linebacker Matt Roth is about to take its next logical step.

Didn't get a very long look at morning practice today, per the Miami Dolphins' wishes, but we were outside long enough to take note of a new 2009 record for outside linebacker Matt Roth.

Linebacker Channing Crowder spent Wednesday's practice on the sidelines, doing exercises for the shoulder he injured in Sunday's loss to New Orleans.

Linebacker William Kershaw has signed with the Miami Dolphins, who placed cornerback Will Allen on injured reserve with a left knee injury.

Replacing running back Patrick Cobbs, out for the season with a torn knee ligament, on the Dolphins offense could be a combination of 240-pound Lex Hilliard and more Cobbs-sized Kory Sheets.

Some links from the South Florida area, leading off with one writer, who thinks the Miami Dolphins will run well agains the New Orleans Saints defense.

With the NFL trade deadline approaching at 4 p.m. Tuesday, coach Tony Sparano didn't sound like a man looking to improve his squad with a blockbuster deal.

Share + Oct 15, 2009 11:15 am US/Eastern 1 of 1 Linebacker Matt Roth, #98, of the Miami Dolphins sets on defense against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL Wildcard Playoff Game at Dolphins Stadium on January 4, 2009 in Miami, Florida.

The quarterback who got away is finally coming to Miami to play. Drew Brees will play the Dolphins on Sunday for the first time since they courted him as a free agent in 2006.

The NFL trade deadline is today at 4 p.m., so naturally Tony Sparano's been asked about his desire to wheel and deal.