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Fasano was listed as questionable. Linebacker Joey Porter participated in the full practice and was listed as probable.

Dolphins running game vs. Buccaneers run defense Over their last 10 quarters, the Dolphins have averaged just 3.4 yards per carry out of their base offense in sliding to fourth in the league.

Justin Smiley has been one of the Dolphins' best offensive linemen this season, if not the best one, especially when he gets out and runs in space.

The Miami Dolphins sent starting left guard Justin Smiley to see a specialist about his troublesome shoulder, and based on Tony Sparano's mood during Thursday's interview session it's likely the team didn't hear good news.

Did Shawn Murphy fail as a Miami Dolphin, or did the Dolphins fail in developing him? That question came to mind Wednesday afternoon when listening to Dolphins coach Tony Sparano address the former fourth-round pick's recent release.

The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday they have waived second-year guard Shawn Murphy and signed rookie offensive tackle Lydon Murtha.

The Miami Dolphins have gotten back to their poaching ways. Last week they poached tailback Kory Sheets off the 49ers practice squad, and this week they've claimed offensive tackle Lydon Murtha from the Lions practice squad.

Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown celebrates scoring the game-winning touchdown with his offensive lineman against the New York Jets on Monday, Oct.

Yes, it's Jets day. At long last. For those of you who apparently missed it, I posted a story late last night on Big Nate Garner, the Dolphins secret weapon down on the goalline .

Will Monday night mark the third straight week that we've seen Nate Garner as the tackle eligible on the Miami Dolphins ' goal-line offense? If so, we could be in for a nice little side story as Garner was a 2008 seventh-round pick of the J-E-T-S. Should Garner actually catch a touchdown pass, it would be quite a milestone for the Arkansas product.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter is slowed by a hamstring tweak that prompted the coaches to limit his participation during Thursday's practice.

Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter felt honored to be named a team captain. Porter, 32, also felt old.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington said he doesn't take lightly the honor of being named team captain.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, The Miami Dolphins have filled their open practice squad spot, signing undrafted rookie Kory Sperry.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Those hoping to see newly-claimed rookie tight end Davon Drew make an impact in 2009 will be disappointed, as the Dolphins have opted to waive Drew with the designation of injured.

Jason Taylor 's status as one of the lead dogs inside the Miami Dolphins locker room remains intact despite last season's defection to Washington.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, NFL teams were forced to trim down to just 53 players yesterday, and although the Miami Dolphins had much less work to do than any other team, they still had to clear 13 players from the active roster.

The Miami Dolphins have reached an injury settlement with tight end David Martin , who was battling an undisclosed knee injury, and will release the backup tight end according to a league source.

Wide receiver Brandon London and safety Courtney Bryan were among the 11 players released by the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, as the team reached the NFL-mandated 53-player maximum.

Highlights from Miami Dolphins ' coach Tony Sparano's talk about today's roster cuts.