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FILE: Dennis Hickey is named as the new Miami Dolphins General Manager at Dolphins Training Facility on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.

Here's a breakdown of all the things I THINK I know heading into Tuesday's 4 p.m. start to the 2014 NFL season, which kicks off with the start of free agency.

Dennis Hickey is not dragging his feet into his first free agency period. The new Miami Dolphins ' GM released the injury-prone Dimitri Patterson on Monday afternoon and signed safety Louis Delmas , who was recently cut by the Detroit Lions , just an hour later.

As the Miami Dolphins head into the negotiating period this weekend and free agency on Tuesday, it's time to take a look at who can fill some of their needs during this time.

The Miami Dolphins want to turn Sun Life Stadium over to the county and avoid paying property taxes in a plan to renovate the complex.

Louis Delmas is headed home to Miami, inking a one-year deal with the Dolphins according to a Pro Football Talk report .

With the NFL's 2014 free-agency period beginning Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, Sporting News will once again track all the moves before and after it starts.

It's setting up to be a wild offseason for the Miami Dolphins once again. Despite being the most aggressive franchise in free agency last offseason - which backfired when Mike Wallace , Dannell Ellerbe and Philip Wheeler all had disappointing campaigns - the Dolphins are expected to be one of the league's biggest spenders for the second year in a ... (more)

Peter Aiken/Getty Images Branden Albert is one of the premier tackles in the league.

Things didn't go quite to plan for the Miami Dolphins in 2013. In what was Jeff Ireland's final stand, Miami splashed out on multiple free agents.

A look at the Miami Dolphins roster heading into the NFL's 2014 Free Agency period.

Kansas City Chiefs tackle Branden Albert before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

Nov 24, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Gee, do you think the Miami Dolphins, 26th in the league in scoring last year, could use some of that? It's a simple question with all kinds of clumsy qualifiers, starting with Hester's age , but the Chicago Bears don't want him anymore and the NFL's free-agency period is about to begin so, really, why shouldn't new Dolphins GM Dennis Hickey at ... (more)

Jacksonville Jags : I'm so glad Shahid Khan is their owner. Why? Because the Rams could have been stuck with this egomaniac clown.

December 2, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold talks with fans after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime at the Edward Jones Dome.

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The 144-page Wells report detailed multiple instances of harassment by the Dolphins Richie Incognito , John Jerry and Mike Pouncey toward teammate Jonathan Martin , another offensive lineman and an assistant trainer.

The dynamic Darren Sproles is reportedly going to be released by the New Orleans Saints .

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field.