Miami Dolphins News

Dolphins sign CFL's Lumbala Montreal Alouettes' Larry Taylor is tackled by B.C. Lions' Rolly Lumbala during the first half of CFL football action in Montreal August 29, 2008.

Take the smartest football player you can find, have him memorize a playbook from back to front, then spend an endless amount of hours studying film on a weekly basis.

Ricky Williams had a heck of a season for a 32-year-old running back. But Williams is a 32-year-old running back and began to look like it after a half a season of a full-time workload.

The Dolphins' defense gave up big plays week after week and suffered a number of fourth-quarter defensive collapses that ultimately cost Miami a spot in the playoffs.

Last year in his final news conference Dolphins coach Tony Sparano gave Chad Pennington a ringing endorsement, naming the savvy veteran the team's starting quarterback for 2009.

Think of the exercise as running in place, because the scenarios didn't play out.

College sports are so very lopsided. The famous coach, especially a winning one, has an inordinate amount of the power.

When the final whistle sounds today in Miami after the Dolphins and Steelers chase for a playoff berth that appears doubtful, linebackers coach Jim Reid will say his goodbyes.

Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will consider offering incentives to teams playing late-season games to discourage them from resting their starters for the playoffs.

As the NFL moves into the playoffs, the league is searching for a safer helmet and considering offseason rule changes to provide more protection from concussions.

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Pat White was carted off the field with a head injury Sunday following a helmet-to-helmet collision with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor .

Asked after Sunday's win if he had a sleepless night knowing he would start three rookies in the secondary against the Jets, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano made it clear how nerve-racking the situation became.

Coach Tony Sparano's politicking on behalf of fullback Lousaka Polite and defensive end Randy Starks for Pro Bowl consideration apparently fell on deaf ears as both players were passed over when the rosters were named Tuesday.

By Omar Kelly Staff Writer One snap Nate Garner's lining up at left guard. The next he's flipping sides, moving over to play right guard.

The mentally-drained Dolphins will need to find a way to regroup for the regular-season finale as the injuries continue to pile up for Miami.

Sun Media handicapper Randall the Handle and Sun Media's Rob Longley and Ken Fidlin each has been awarded a fictitious bankroll of $1,000 to start the season.

DAVIE, Fla. a ' Ben Roethlisberger has some bad news for those Dolphins followers waiting patiently for Chad Henne's passing touch to catch up with his obvious arm strength.

Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is questionable for their season finale because of a shoulder injury.

The AFC and NFC Pro Bowl rosters were announced tonight, and the Miami Dolphins were barely represented.

Joey Porter doesn't have to search hard for motivation this week. On Sunday, Porter will be lining up against the Pittsburgh Steelers , his former team, possible making his last start for the Miami Dolphins .