2007 Miami Dolphins season
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The 2007
Miami Dolphins
season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League
and 42nd season overall. The team nearly went winless for the season, but on December 16, the third to last game of the regular season, they beat the Baltimore Ravens
, giving them a final record of 1–15 . The Detroit Lions
became the first team to go 0–16
the following season.
Their only win of the season gave them the first pick in the 2008 NFL draft. They also failed to improve upon a 6–10 season in 2006. Under former head coach Nick Saban
in a year that began with high hopes, Saban resigned from the Dolphins to become the head coach at the University of Alabama
, after repeatedly saying he would stay with the Dolphins. The Dolphins entered 2007 in the process of rebuilding under new head coach Cam Cameron, the former offensive coordinator
for the San Diego Chargers
. The coaching staff underwent significant changes, with approximately twelve coaches newly hired or re-assigned. Cameron also made various changes to the team's roster, with a more than a dozen players being added or re-signed and just as many being released, traded or allowed to sign elsewhere. Six of the team's losses in 2007 were by margins of three points or less.
at season's end. Saban denied these rumors throughout the season, to the point where on December 21 he told the South Florida media "I'm not going to be the Alabama coach." Whether or not he meant it at the time is unknown, but Saban's stance softened after the season, and on January 3, 2007 Saban resigned from the Dolphins to become the new head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
announced that the Dolphins and New York Giants
would play a game at London
, England
's Wembley Stadium
. The game —- the second regular season NFL game to take place outside of the United States
and first to take place outside of North America -— counted as a home game for the Dolphins. It took place Sunday, October 28 (Week 8) with kick off at 1:00 PM ET (6:00 PM local London time). It was broadcast on Fox
. The Dolphins lost the game to the Giants by a score of 13–10.
In the 72 hours following the announcement, over half a million ticket requests were received. On May 17, 40,000 tickets were made available to people randomly selected from the initial requests. The tickets sold in 90 minutes.
acquired defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson
from the Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round draft choice in the 2007 NFL Draft
. A condition of the trade was that Wilkinson report to the Broncos for a physical by Friday, March 16. He did not report for the physical, and although neither team was able to reach Wilkinson by phone the deadline for him to report was extended in hopes of eventually closing the deal.
On March 29, the deal between the Broncos and Dolphins was finally voided. The sixth-round pick reverted back to the Broncos, and Wilkinson's rights were once again held by the Dolphins. After failing to attend offseason workouts with the Dolphins in the months that followed, the Dolphins finally terminated Wilkinson's contract on June 18.
rivals, former Pittsburgh Steelers
linebacker Joey Porter
and Cincinnati Bengals
offensive tackle Levi Jones
were involved in an altercation in a Las Vegas
casino on March 18.
was arrested in Miami Beach. According to the police report, Evans was in a dispute with a taxi driver, and refused to leave the cab at the request of the officers called to the scene. Evans reportedly engaged in a physical struggle with the officers when they tried to handcuff him, with one officer being bitten on his left wrist. The officers then used tasers to subdue Evans. He was charged with battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing. Complicating matters could be the fact that Evans is already on probation in Colorado County, Texas for possession of marijuana.
In a team-released statement, Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron said: "We are aware that Fred Evans was arrested this morning. We will not condone this type of behavior. I assure everyone it will be dealt with seriously". Cameron made good on his word a few days later, as Evans was waived by the team on June 28.
had his contract terminated on July 6. It was not until July 24, however, that it was revealed that Campbell's release stemmed from an arrest on drug charges in Atlanta, Georgia
on July 3. Campbell was charged with felony possession of marijuana and Ecstasy
and a misdemeanor charge of providing false information to police officers. It was Campbell's second arrest in Fulton County
. In 2005, Campbell was arrested and charged with marijuana possession and theft by receiving stolen property involving a handgun. He reached a plea deal to avoid a trial.
wide receiver Chris Chambers
was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina
and charged with driving while impaired
and speeding. He was arrested around 2:30 a.m. and later released on $1,750 bond. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Capt. Lisa Goelz, Chambers faced charges of driving while impaired, speeding and reckless driving. On August 15, it was reported that a lawyer for Chambers said he would plead not guilty to driving while impaired. Chambers was charged despite his blood-alcohol content being below the legal limit, although North Carolina
law says he can still be convicted.
On September 25, it was reported that Chambers would enter a plea deal in which he would plead guilty to speeding. Under the terms of the plea deal, the chargers of driving while impaired and reckless driving were dismissed. He did not have to appear in court.
signed a contract extension that is expected to keep him with the team through at least 2010. Mueller will also receive a salary adjustment, however financial details were unavailable. After Nick Saban left following the 2006 season, Mueller's role was altered to give him control of personnel.
from 2002 to 2006. He received a four-year contract worth $10 million.
Upon Cameron's arrival, multiple changes were made to the coaching staff. Running back
s coach Bobby Williams
, wide receiver
s coach Charlie Baggett
, defensive line coach Dan Quinn and strength and conditioning coach Bert Hill were fired. The team extended the contracts of special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong
and outside linebacker
s coach Travis Jones
(later reassigned as defensive end
s coach). The Dolphins also signed a three-year, $8.1 million contract with defensive coordinator Dom Capers
to retain his services. Outside additions to the staff were:
Finally, previous offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey
was retained, but was reassigned to the role of tight end
s coach. Cameron has stated he will call the offensive plays himself in 2007.
For their performances, Mitchell and Vickerson were selected to the 2007 All-NFL Europa team after the season. Meanwhile, Sam led Rhein in receiving with 32 receptions, 529 yards and three touchdowns.
Upon the conclusion of the 2007 NFL Europa season, the Dolphins were assigned 24-year-old wide receiver Marvin Allen
as their international practice squad player. Allen joined the team for training camp, and will not count toward the team's roster or eight-player practice squad. He also could not be signed by any NFL team during the 2007 season.
, which took place on April 28–29:
The Dolphins got a handful of their draft picks signed within a month of the draft, inking four-year deals with running back Lorenzo Booker, punter Brandon Fields, fullback Reagan Mauia, linebacker Kelvin Smith and linebacker Abraham Wright between May 23–25. The Dolphins signed one draft pick in June – defensive tackle Paul Soliai, who also received a four-year deal. Offensive lineman Samson Satele signed a for four years on July 18, while quarterback John Beck and center Dew Mormino signed four-year contracts on July 23. At that time, first-round pick Ted Ginn, Jr. was the only unsigned draft pick. However, on the same day that second-round pick Beck was signed, it was reported that the Dolphins and Ginn were close to contract agreement.
Unlike the other 15, Hatchett stuck with the team less than two weeks. On May 18, Hatchett was waived upon the signings of Lofton and Malone, as well as the re-signing of restricted free agent Yeremiah Bell. On July 23, the Dolphins signed defensive tackle Brian Soi
of Utah State
. Soi declared for the NFL's Supplemental Draft in July but went undrafted.
. Rookies reported July 22, and veterans July 27. Training camp ended for veterans and married players on August 24, when they were allowed to check out of the team hotel and return home. Training camp ended for the remaining players on Saturday, August 26.
were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform
list due to lingering injuries. Undrafted rookie defensive tackle Brian Soi
was immediately placed on the Non-Football Injury list upon being signed. The following transactions were made during training camp, which began on July 27:
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
and Cleo Lemon
. Green started the team's first two preseason games and completed 45 percent of his passes for 101 yards with one interception. Lemon was the second quarterback to play in each contest and completed 76 percent of his passes for 108 yards. Nevertheless, Cameron announced that Green would be the team's starting quarterback in 2007. The announcement came on August 20 with two preseason games left to be played. Lemon, who had primarily been no higher than third string in his NFL career, is slated to be the backup to Green in 2007.
, Miami Gardens, Florida
, Kansas City, Missouri
, Miami Gardens, Florida
, punter Ryan Flinn
, wide receiver David Sutton
, tight end Jason Rader
, cornerback Shirdonya Mitchell
, safeties Chris Harrell
and Christopher Vedder, running back Ray Perkins and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson
.
The team made two extra roster moves on the cutdown day. Offensive guard/tackle Joe Toledo
was moved to the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he would be eligible to return Week 7 of the regular season. Free agent linebacker/defensive end Jorge Cordova
was added to the roster. Cordova had been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars
, with which he had spent the previous three seasons.
The two veterans that had their contracts terminated were fullback Cory Schlesinger
and wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim
. The four waived/injured players were guard Dan Stevenson
, wide receiver P. K. Sam
and linebackers Jim Maxwell
and Robert McCune
. In addition, the 16 players that were waived outright were:
The Dolphins' roster was not finalized immediately after cuts, however. Three players were claimed off waivers by the Dolphins from other teams, requiring an additional three roster moves. On September 2, wide receiver Kerry Reed
and center Johnathan Ingram
were waived, while rookie center/guard Drew Mormino was played in season-ending Injured Reserve
with a shoulder injury. The Dolphins claimed two players off waivers from the San Diego Chargers
– wide receiver Greg Camarillo
and offensive tackle Cory Lekkerkerker
. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Gene Mruczkowski
was claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots
.
Five days later, defensive end Rob Ninkovich
was claimed off waivers from the New Orleans Saints
. To make room for him, rookie linebacker Kelvin Smith
was waived.
Two Dolphins players changed their jersey numbers following the preseason. Long snapper John Denney
, who wore No. 97 the first two years of his career, switched to No. 92. Undrafted rookie linebacker Edmond Miles
switched from No. 48 to 50 to comply with NFL rules.
, safety Tuff Harris
, guard Marquay Love
and offensive tackle Julius Wilson
and wide receiver Marvin Allen
. As the international practice squad player, Allen must remain on the team's practice squad all year and does not count toward the eight-man limit.
Two days later, the Dolphins signed three more players – guard Tala Esera
, wide receiver Kerry Reed
and wide receiver Chandler Williams
– to their practice squad. Esera and Reed were with the Dolphins in preseason and released earlier in the month. Chandler, meanwhile, was a seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings
in the 2007 NFL Draft
out of Florida International University
. He was waived by the team during final cuts on September 1.
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Redskins made the first move with kicker Shaun Suisham
getting a 31-yard field goal three minutes into the second quarter. Miami would take the lead before the end of the half with a one-yard touchdown pass from Trent Green
to tight end
Justin Peelle
as time expired.
Washington took a 10–7 lead on a 19-yard Clinton Portis
touchdown run with just under 12 minutes remaining in the third quarter. Dolphins kicker Jay Feely tied the game at 10 later in the quarter on a 20-yard field goal, and each team notched another field goal in the fourth quarter. With four seconds remaining and the ball on the Washington 43-yard line, Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell
launched a last-second Hail Mary pass
that was batted by Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor
in the end zone. Redskins wide receiver Antwaan Randle El
caught the ball at the six but was tackled at the three-yard line before he could score the winning touchdown.
The Redskins won the coin toss to begin overtime and promptly mounted a 10-play, 62-yard drive that included just two passes. Suisham made his third field goal of the game, this time from 39 yards out, to win the game 16–13 and hand Miami their first loss of the season as they started out 0–1 and 0-1 against NFC Opponents.
in Week 2. In the first quarter, Miami got the first points of the game when kicker Jay Feely
converted a 37-yard field goal. The Cowboys would respond with a 26-yard field goal by Nick Folk
. In the second quarter, Dallas took the lead on a 1-yard Marion Barber III
touchdown run. Jay Feely made a 45-yard field goal attempt as the half ended with the Cowboys leading 10–6.
In the third quarter, Miami regained the lead with quarterback Trent Green
completing an 18-yard TD pass to wide receiver Marty Booker
. However, the Cowboys jumped back out in front with quarterback Tony Romo
completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Curtis, which was followed by Folk kicking a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Dallas extended the lead with Folk's 47-yard field goal and Romo's 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terrell Owens
. The Dolphins tried to come back as Green completed a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Derek Hagan
, but the Cowboys managed to put the game away with Barber's 40-yard touchdown run as Miami fell to 0–2 and 0-2 against NFC Opponents.
for Week 3 in an AFC East duel against the New York Jets
(who were also 0–2 heading into the game). In the first quarter, the Jets flew out first with QB Chad Pennington
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Laveranues Coles
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Miami took the lead with RB Ronnie Brown
's 1-yard TD run. However, it was short lived as on the ensuing kickoff, RB Leon Washington
returned the kick 98 yards for a touchdown. The Dolphins drew closer with kicker Jay Feely
's 31-yard and 39-yard field goal. However, New York responded with Pennington completing a 4-yard TD pass to TE Chris Baker.
In the third quarter, the Jets increased their lead with kicker Mike Nugent
's 21-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, New York settled with Pennington getting a 2-yard TD run. Miami nearly had a comeback as Brown got a 2-yard TD run, a 2-point conversion run, and a 22-yard TD pass from QB Trent Green
. However, the Jets managed to hold on to win the game.
With their third-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–3.
, featuring former teammate Daunte Culpepper
. The game was delayed for 30 minutes due to thunderstorms in the area.
In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Culpepper completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR Jerry Porter. He even got a 2-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Dolphins managed to get on the board with RB Ronnie Brown
getting a 9-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the 'Fins managed to get closer with kicker Jay Feely
getting a 29-yard field goal, yet Oakland answered with Culpepper getting a 5-yard TD run. Miami would end the period with QB Trent Green
completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Justin Peelle
. In the fourth quarter however, Culpepper delivered the final blows by hooking up with Porter again on a 27-yard TD pass and getting a 3-yard TD run.
With their fourth-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–4.
for a Week 5 showdown with the Houston Texans
. In the first quarter, Miami's struggles continued with Texans RB Ron Dayne
getting a 1-yard TD run. Fortunately, the 'Fins answered with kicker Jay Feely
getting a 23-yard field goal. However, with less than 4 minutes to go in the period, history came back to haunt QB Trent Green
. During an offensive play, WR Ted Ginn, Jr.
was running with the ball and Green went low to block DT Travis Johnson
. Trent would end up getting hit in the head with Johnson's knee, knocking him unconscious with a concussion. Johnson would then get flagged for taunting the uncoscious Trent Green. With Green out of the game, back-up Cleo Lemon
came in and helped the Dolphins take the lead with RB Ronnie Brown
getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Miami would increased its lead with Feely getting a 40-yard and a 33-yard field goal. Houston would end the half with kicker Kris Brown
getting a 54-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Dolphins' lead was erased with Brown giving Houston a 43-yard and a 54-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Miami reclaimed the lead with Feely kicking a 48-yard field goal. However, the Texans would pull out the win with Brown getting not only a 20-yard field goal, but a gut-punching 57-yard field goal.
With their fifth-straight loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–5, but they also suffered their first 8-straight losing streak since 1967.
for a Week 6 intraconference duel with the Cleveland Browns
. With QB Trent Green
still suffering from a concussion from last week, back-up QB Cleo Lemon
was given the start.
In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Browns RB Jason Wright got a 1-yard TD run. The 'Fins would respond with kicker Jay Feely
getting a 43-yard field goal. However, Cleveland increased its lead with QB Derek Anderson
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Miami's struggles continued with Browns kicker Phil Dawson
getting a 40-yard field goal, along with Anderson completing a 24-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards
. The Dolphins answered with Lemon completing a 14-yard TD pass to TE David Martin
, yet Cleveland managed to get a 20-yard field goal from Dawson as time ran out.
In the third quarter, the 'Fins started to retaliate with Lemon getting a 5-yard and a 1-yard TD run. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Browns would pull away with Anderson and Edwards hooking up with each other on a 5-yard and a 16-yard TD pass. Miami's only response would be Lemon's 4-yard TD pass to Martin.
With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–6 for the first time since 2004, but they also suffered their 9th-straight loss (the worst losing streak in franchise history).
Along with the St. Louis Rams, it marked the first time since 2000 (Bengals & Chargers) that two teams began a season at 0–6.
. In the first quarter, Miami's struggles continued as Patriots QB Tom Brady
completed a 30-yard TD pass to WR Donté Stallworth and a 2-yard TD pass to TE Kyle Brady
. In the second quarter, the Dolphins got their only score of the half with QB Cleo Lemon
getting a 4-yard TD run. Afterwards, New England continued its pounding with CB Willie Andrews
returning a kickoff 77 yards for a touchdown, along with Brady and WR Randy Moss
hooking up with each other on a 35-yard and a 50-yard TD pass. The Patriots would end the half with Brady hooking up with WR Wes Welker
on a 14-yard TD pass.
After a scoreless third quarter, Miami tried to make a comeback in the fourth quarter. It began with RB Patrick Cobbs
getting a 1-yard TD run, along with DE Jason Taylor
returning an interception 36 yards for a touchdown. However, New England made sure that they sealed their victory with Brady hooking up with Welker again on a 16-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the 'Fins ended the game with RB Jesse Chatman
getting a 7-yard TD run.
With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–7 for the first time in franchise history, but they also lost RB Ronnie Brown
for the year, as he tore his ACL in the third quarter while trying to stop an interception return.
for their special international interconference game against the New York Giants
. For the game, Miami was listed as the home team. In the first quarter, the Dolphins trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes
nailed a 20-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Miami's struggles continued with N.Y. QB Eli Manning
getting a 10-yard TD run, along with Tynes nailing a 41-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the 'Fins started to make a comeback as former Giants kicker Jay Feely
got a 29-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Miami drew close as QB Cleo Lemon
completing a 21-yard TD pass to rookie WR Ted Ginn, Jr.
However, New York managed to hold on to their lead for the win.
With their 11th-straight loss, the Dolphins entered their bye week at 0–8.
. In the first quarter, Miami struck first as kicker Jay Feely
managed to get a 38-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the Bills got on the board with DE Chris Kelsey
sacking QB Cleo Lemon
in the endzone for a safety. Fortunately, the 'Fins responded with Lemon getting a 5-yard TD run. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, Miami's year-long struggles continued as Buffalo RB Marshawn Lynch
got a 3-yard TD run, along with a 2-point conversion run. Later, the Bills sealed the win as kicker Rian Lindell
nailed the game-winning 34-yard field goal.
With their ninth-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–9, despite outgaining Buffalo in total offensive yards (269 to 214) and time of possession (36:59 to 23:01).
This marked the 5th time this year that Miami lost by 3 points.
for a Week 11 interconference duel with the Philadelphia Eagles
. This game would mark the NFL debut of rookie QB John Beck.
After a scoreless first quarter, Miami got the first splash as rookie WR/KR/PR Ted Ginn, Jr.
returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown (the first TD punt return for the Dolphins since 2000). The Eagles would end the half with kicker David Akers
nailing a 34-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Miami's year-long struggles continued as Philadelphia took the lead with RB Correll Buckhalter
getting an 8-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles sealed the win with QB A.J. Feeley (a former Dolphin) completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Jason Avant
.
With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–10, eliminating them from playoff contention. This would be the first time since the 2001 Detroit Lions (who began their year at 0–12) that a team began a season 0–10.
for a Week 12 Monday Night intraconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers
. For LB Joey Porter
, it would be his first game in Pittsburgh against his former team. This would also mark the NFL return of RB Ricky Williams
.
Playing in heavy rain with a delay due to lightning, the game (also known as the Heinz Field Fiasco) remained scoreless through over 59 minutes, becoming the longest scoreless tie since 1943. The game would end with Miami falling yet again as Steelers kicker Jeff Reed got the only points of the game on a fourth-quarter 24-yard field goal with 0:17 left.
With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–11, but this would also mark the sixth time this season that the Dolphins lost by 3 points or less (a franchise worst).
In his first NFL game since New Year's Day of 2006, reinstated running back Ricky Williams
had only six carries for 15 yards. He left the game in the second quarter with a torn pectoral
muscle after fumbling and being stepped on by Lawrence Timmons
. Williams would later be placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season.
. In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Jets RB Leon Washington
got an 18-yard TD run. The Dolphins would end the period with kicker Jay Feely
getting a 53-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Miami drew closer as Feely kicked a 44-yard field goal, yet New York replied with kicker Mike Nugent
getting a 29-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Dolphins took the lead as CB Michael Lehan
returned a fumble 43 yards for a touchdown. However, the Jets regained the lead with QB Kellen Clemens
completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR Brad Smith
, along with Nugent kicking a 40-yarder and a 35-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, New York increased their lead with Nugent kicking a 35-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Jets sealed the win with RB Thomas Jones getting a 1-yard TD run, Nugent nailing a 26-yard field goal, and Washington getting a 12-yard TD run.
With the loss, Miami fell to 0–12, and have lost 15 straight games dating back to game 14 of last season. This also marked the first time since the 2001 Detroit Lions that a team began a season 0–12.
for a Week 14 AFC East rematch with the Buffalo Bills
. In the first quarter, Miami's year-long struggles continued as Bills QB Trent Edwards
completed a 13-yard and a 28-yard TD pass to TE Robert Royal
, while rookie QB John Beck had the ball slip out of his hand and have it caught by Buffalo Safety George Wilson, who would return it 20 yards for a touchdown. The Dolphins would get on the board with RB Samkon Gado
getting a 12-yard TD run, yet the Bills answered with kicker Rian Lindell
getting a 51-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Buffalo continued its dominance as Edwards completed a 9-yard TD pass to WR Lee Evans
for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the 'Fins tried to rally as Gado got a 20-yard TD run, while kicker Jay Feely
got a 41-yard field goal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Bills sealed the win with Edwards and Evans hooking up with each other again on a 70-yard TD pass.
With yet another loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–13.
This would mark their 16th-straight loss, dating back to last season. Also, Miami became the 5th team in NFL history to begin a season at 0–13.
Despite getting the start, Beck only lasted for the first three series, due to a dismal performance (1/2 for 6 yards).
. In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Ravens kicker Matt Stover
managed to get a 27-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Dolphins continued to trail as Stover kicked a 39-yard field goal. Afterwards, the 'Fins got on the board as kicker Jay Feely
managed to get a 23-yard field goal. Baltimore would end the half with QB Kyle Boller
completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason
.
In the third quarter, Miami began to gain steam as RB Samkon Gado
managed to get a 7-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Dolphins took the lead as Feely kicked a 29-yard and an 18-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Ravens tie the game with Stover nailing an 18-yard field goal. In overtime, the demons were lifted as QB Cleo Lemon
completed the game-winning 64-yard TD pass to WR Greg Camarillo
. Soon after players and coaches rejoiced in the locker room after a long awaited first win.
With the win, not only did Miami improve to 1–13, but it also snapped a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season's December 15 win over the New England Patriots
, notching their first win of the 2007 season and avoiding their becoming the first team in NFL history to go 0–16. This would turn out to be their only win in a dismal 1–15 and would keep them from being possibly labeled as the worst team in NFL history. They also avoided having to play with a 0–14 record against a New England Patriots team carrying the complimentary 14–0 record, and widely rooted for to become the first team in over 30 years to match the perfect season feat originally posted by the Dolphins.
For Cleo Lemon, he would get his first career 300-yard game, as he completed 23 out of 39 passes for 315 yards and 1 touchdown.
for a Week 16 AFC East rematch with the undefeated New England Patriots
. In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Patriots QB Tom Brady
completed an 11-yard TD pass to WR Randy Moss
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, New England pulled away with Brady & Moss hooked up with each other again on a 1-yard TD pass, RB Laurence Maroney
getting a 59-yard TD run, and Brady completing a 48-yard TD pass to WR Jabar Gaffney
. In the third quarter, the Dolphins would get on the board as QB Cleo Lemon
completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Greg Camarillo
. However, the Patriots' defense took over for the rest of the game.
With the loss, Miami fell to 1–14.
. In the first quarter, Miami struck first as kicker Jay Feeley managed to get a 49-yard field goal. The Bengals would take the lead as QB Carson Palmer
completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Chad Johnson. In the second quarter, the 'Fins regained the lead as QB Cleo Lemon
completed a 5-yard TD to rookie WR Ted Ginn, Jr.
, yet Cincinnati retook the lead with Palmer completing a 70-yard TD pass to Chad Johnson and a 4-yard TD pass to WR Antonio Chatman
.
In the third quarter, the Bengals increased their lead with Safety Chinedum Ndukwe
returning a fumble 54 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, the Dolphins tried to come back as rookie QB John Beck got a 2-yard TD run, but Cincinnati pulled away as RB Kenny Watson
got a 2-yard TD run and kicker Shayne Graham
nailing a 30-yard field goal. Miami ended the game with Beck completing a 22-yard TD pass to WR Derek Hagan
.
With the loss, the Dolphins ended their season at 1–15.
suffered a torn Achilles' tendon. As a result, he was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve
on September 11. The team also waived backup defensive end
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
, who did not play in the season opener. With two open spots on the 53-man roster, the team signed contracts with veteran safeties and Donovin Darius
and Lamont Thompson
. They were waived by the Oakland Raiders
and Tennessee Titans
, respectively, at the end of the preseason. The same day, rookie linebacker Kelvin Smith
, who was waived four days earlier, was re-signed to the team's practice squad.
was waived from injured reserve. Linebacker Jim Maxwell suffered the same fate eight days later.
The Dolphins' active roster remained unchanged for nearly a month after the season opener. The first transactions since came on October 10, when defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was signed and safety Lamont Thompson
was released. Thompson appeared in one game for the Dolphins after being signed on September 11 and made one tackle. Rayburn went to training camp with the San Francisco 49ers
in 2007 after spending the first four years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles
.
On October 16, Miami traded their No. 1 receiver, seven-year veteran Chris Chambers
, to the San Diego Chargers
in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft
. In 100 games with the Dolphins since being drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft
, Chambers caught 405 passes for 5,688 yards and 43 touchdowns. He earned his first Pro Bowl
selection in 2005. In the team's first six games of the 2007 season, he caught 31 passes for 415 yards with no touchdowns. On the same day, the team also released safety Donovin Darius
and placed defensive tackle Chase Page
on injured reserve.
To fill the three roster spots vacated by Chambers, Darius and Page, the Dolphins signed three defensive linemen – tackles Anthony Bryant and Jesse Mahelona
and end Derreck Robinson
. Bryant was on the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens
prior to his signing. Mahelona and Robinson had been released by the Tennessee Titans
and San Diego Chargers
, respectively, in September.
After suffering a concussion in the team's Week 5 game against the Houston Texans
, starting quarterback Trent Green
was placed on injured reserve on October 20. Wide receiver Kerry Reed
– an undrafted free agent from Michigan State – was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.
Three days later, defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona was waived after being inactive for one game with the team. Starting running back Ronnie Brown
and starting free safety Renaldo Hill
were both placed on injured reserve with torn ACLs suffered in the team's Week 7 game against the New England Patriots
. Brown was leading the NFL in offensive yards at the time of the injury.
On October 24, two of the three roster spots were filled from outside the organization as the Dolphins signed defensive end Quentin Moses
and safety Lance Schulters
. Moses was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders
in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft
and was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals
on September 2. He was inactive for six games before being waived. Schulters spent the latter part of the 2006 season with the Atlanta Falcons after starting for the Dolphins in 2005. Tight end Aaron Halterman
was also promoted from the practice squad.
Additionally, running back Samkon Gado
was claimed off waivers from the Houston Texans
. The team was granted a one-game roster exemption, as Gado was unable to meet the Dolphins in time for their October 28 game in London
. On October 30, defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was waived to make room for Gado on the active roster.
The Dolphins also filled two practice squad spots vacated by Reed and Halterman with quarterback Casey Bramlet
and tight end Buck Ortega
. A seventh-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals
in 2004, Bramlet spent 2007 training camp with the Atlanta Falcons. Ortega had been waived by the Cleveland Browns
in late August.
– one of the team's seventh-round picks in 2007 – on injured reserve with a knee injury. He had inactive for all eight of the team's games in 2007. Practice squad tight end Buck Ortega
was released the same day. The following day, defensive back Jereme Perry
was signed to the active roster an undrafted free agent wide receiver Stefan Logan
(South Dakota
) was signed to the practice squad. Perry had spent the 2006 season and 2007 training camp with the Cleveland Browns
.
On November 14, safety Travares Tillman
was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Tuff Harris
– an undrafted defensive back from Montana
– was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Placekicker Matt Prater
, who spent training camp with the Dolphins, was re-signed to the practice squad. Prater briefly held the kicking job for the Atlanta Falcons, but was waived on September 19 after going 1-for-4 on field goal in two games.
On November 19, running back Ricky Williams
was reinstated by the NFL. Williams had been suspended since the 2006 offseason for his fourth violation of the league substance abuse policy. The team was granted a one-week roster exemption for Williams.
Williams' return to the Dolphins did not last long, however. After being activated by the Dolphins when running back Samkon Gado
was waived on November 26, Williams suffered a torn pectoral muscle against the Pittsburgh Steelers
. He was placed on injured reserve on November 28 and Gado was re-signed.
Despite returning to practice on November 6, offensive lineman Joe Toledo
– on the physically-unable-to-perform list since training camp – was unable to return to the active roster for the 2007 season. His practice period expired on November 27, forcing him to remain on the PUP list for the remainder of the season.
was placed on injured reserve with lingering effects of a concussion suffered earlier in the season. Safety Cameron Worrell
became the third starting strong safety to be placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in the team's Week 13 game against the New York Jets
. Wide receiver Kerry Reed
was also waived by the team after spending six games on the active roster.
To fill two of the roster spots, linebacker Kelvin Smith
and offensive tackle Julius Wilson
were promoted to the active roster from the practice squad. Both rookies, Smith had originally been drafted in the seventh round out of Syracuse in 2007 while Wilson was signed as an undrafted free agent out of UAB
. Filling the third spot was rookie linebacker Mark Washington
, who was signed off the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers
.
Wide receiver Kerry Reed was re-signed to the practice squad after being waived by the team, and linebacker Marcello Church was signed to the practice squad as well. Church went undrafted out of Florida State
in 2006 and had spent part of the 2007 offseason with the Pittsburgh Steelers
.
won Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors for his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles
in Week 11, during which he returned a punt 87 yard for a touchdown (the first of his career) and also caught four passes for 52 yards.
In Week 15, quarterback Cleo Lemon
won AFC
Offensive Player of the Week honors for leading the Dolphins to their first victory of the season against the Baltimore Ravens
. In the game, Lemon went 23-for-39 for 315 yards and threw a game-winning 64-yard touchdown pass to Greg Camarillo
in overtime.
On December 18, it was announced that defensive end Jason Taylor
was selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl
– his fourth straight selection and sixth overall. Taylor finished the 2007 season with 56 tackles (47 solo), 11 sacks, four passes defensed and an interception returned for a touchdown.
2007 NFL season
The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League.Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30....
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
and 42nd season overall. The team nearly went winless for the season, but on December 16, the third to last game of the regular season, they beat the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
, giving them a final record of 1–15 . The Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
became the first team to go 0–16
2008 Detroit Lions season
The 2008 Detroit Lions season was the 79th season for the franchise in the National Football League. Although the Lions had a flawless preseason with a 4-0 record, the Lions became the first team in NFL history to compile an 0-16 record in regular season play. They were mathematically eliminated...
the following season.
2008 NFL season
The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League, themed with the slogan "Believe in Now."Super Bowl XLIII, the league's championship game, was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009, with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out victorious over the...
Their only win of the season gave them the first pick in the 2008 NFL draft. They also failed to improve upon a 6–10 season in 2006. Under former head coach Nick Saban
Nick Saban
Nicholas Lou "Nick" Saban is the head coach of the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide football team. Saban has previously served as head coach of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins and three other NCAA universities: LSU, Michigan State and Toledo...
in a year that began with high hopes, Saban resigned from the Dolphins to become the head coach at the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
, after repeatedly saying he would stay with the Dolphins. The Dolphins entered 2007 in the process of rebuilding under new head coach Cam Cameron, the former offensive coordinator
Offensive coordinator
An offensive coordinator is a member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the offense. Generally, along with his defensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
for the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The coaching staff underwent significant changes, with approximately twelve coaches newly hired or re-assigned. Cameron also made various changes to the team's roster, with a more than a dozen players being added or re-signed and just as many being released, traded or allowed to sign elsewhere. Six of the team's losses in 2007 were by margins of three points or less.
Resignation of Nick Saban
During the 2006 season, rumors persisted of then-Dolphins head coach Nick Saban leaving for the University of AlabamaUniversity of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
at season's end. Saban denied these rumors throughout the season, to the point where on December 21 he told the South Florida media "I'm not going to be the Alabama coach." Whether or not he meant it at the time is unknown, but Saban's stance softened after the season, and on January 3, 2007 Saban resigned from the Dolphins to become the new head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Historic game in London
On February 2, 2007, NFL commissioner Roger GoodellRoger Goodell
Roger S. Goodell is the Commissioner of the National Football League , having been chosen to succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006. He was chosen over four finalists for the position, winning a close vote on the fifth ballot before being unanimously approved by acclamation of the...
announced that the Dolphins and New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
would play a game at London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
's Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
. The game —- the second regular season NFL game to take place outside of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and first to take place outside of North America -— counted as a home game for the Dolphins. It took place Sunday, October 28 (Week 8) with kick off at 1:00 PM ET (6:00 PM local London time). It was broadcast on Fox
NFL on FOX
NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
. The Dolphins lost the game to the Giants by a score of 13–10.
In the 72 hours following the announcement, over half a million ticket requests were received. On May 17, 40,000 tickets were made available to people randomly selected from the initial requests. The tickets sold in 90 minutes.
Failed trade of Dan Wilkinson
On March 2, the Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
acquired defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson
Dan Wilkinson
Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson is a former defensive tackle who played 13 seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted 1st overall in the 1994 NFL Draft...
from the Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round draft choice in the 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
. A condition of the trade was that Wilkinson report to the Broncos for a physical by Friday, March 16. He did not report for the physical, and although neither team was able to reach Wilkinson by phone the deadline for him to report was extended in hopes of eventually closing the deal.
On March 29, the deal between the Broncos and Dolphins was finally voided. The sixth-round pick reverted back to the Broncos, and Wilkinson's rights were once again held by the Dolphins. After failing to attend offseason workouts with the Dolphins in the months that followed, the Dolphins finally terminated Wilkinson's contract on June 18.
Joey Porter-Levi Jones altercation
After five seasons as AFC NorthAFC North
The American Football Conference North Division, or AFC North, is a division of the National Football League's American Football Conference. It was created prior to the 1967 season as the NFL Century Division when the NFL split into four divisions...
rivals, former Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
linebacker Joey Porter
Joey Porter
Joseph "Joey" Eugene Porter is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a...
and Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
offensive tackle Levi Jones
Levi Jones
Levi J. Jones is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 10th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State.-College career:Jones attended Arizona State University...
were involved in an altercation in a Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
casino on March 18.
Arrest and release of Fred Evans
In the early morning of 2007-06-23, 23-year-old Dolphins defensive tackle Fred EvansFred Evans (American football)
Frederick H. Evans is an American football defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
was arrested in Miami Beach. According to the police report, Evans was in a dispute with a taxi driver, and refused to leave the cab at the request of the officers called to the scene. Evans reportedly engaged in a physical struggle with the officers when they tried to handcuff him, with one officer being bitten on his left wrist. The officers then used tasers to subdue Evans. He was charged with battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing. Complicating matters could be the fact that Evans is already on probation in Colorado County, Texas for possession of marijuana.
In a team-released statement, Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron said: "We are aware that Fred Evans was arrested this morning. We will not condone this type of behavior. I assure everyone it will be dealt with seriously". Cameron made good on his word a few days later, as Evans was waived by the team on June 28.
Arrest and release of Kelly Campbell
Re-signed by the Dolphins in March after spending 2006 training camp with the team, wide receiver Kelly CampbellKelly Campbell
LeVaughn Kelly Campbell is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
had his contract terminated on July 6. It was not until July 24, however, that it was revealed that Campbell's release stemmed from an arrest on drug charges in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
on July 3. Campbell was charged with felony possession of marijuana and Ecstasy
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
MDMA is an entactogenic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of drugs. In popular culture, MDMA has become widely known as "ecstasy" , usually referring to its street pill form, although this term may also include the presence of possible adulterants...
and a misdemeanor charge of providing false information to police officers. It was Campbell's second arrest in Fulton County
Fulton County, Georgia
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its county seat is Atlanta, the state capital since 1868 and the principal county of the Atlanta metropolitan area...
. In 2005, Campbell was arrested and charged with marijuana possession and theft by receiving stolen property involving a handgun. He reached a plea deal to avoid a trial.
Arrest of Chris Chambers
On the morning of Saturday, July 14, Pro BowlPro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
wide receiver Chris Chambers
Chris Chambers
Christopher J. "Chris" Chambers is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
and charged with driving while impaired
Driving under the influence
Driving under the influence is the act of driving a motor vehicle with blood levels of alcohol in excess of a legal limit...
and speeding. He was arrested around 2:30 a.m. and later released on $1,750 bond. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Capt. Lisa Goelz, Chambers faced charges of driving while impaired, speeding and reckless driving. On August 15, it was reported that a lawyer for Chambers said he would plead not guilty to driving while impaired. Chambers was charged despite his blood-alcohol content being below the legal limit, although North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
law says he can still be convicted.
On September 25, it was reported that Chambers would enter a plea deal in which he would plead guilty to speeding. Under the terms of the plea deal, the chargers of driving while impaired and reckless driving were dismissed. He did not have to appear in court.
Front office
On June 26, general manager Randy MuellerRandy Mueller
Randy Mueller is an executive in the National Football League, most recently as general manager for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints. He has over two decades of NFL front office experience.-College career:...
signed a contract extension that is expected to keep him with the team through at least 2010. Mueller will also receive a salary adjustment, however financial details were unavailable. After Nick Saban left following the 2006 season, Mueller's role was altered to give him control of personnel.
Coaches
After the departure of Nick Saban, Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga went on a nationwide search for his next head coach. More than a dozen candidates were interviewed, and on January 19 Cam Cameron agreed to become the seventh head coach in franchise history. Cameron had previously served as offensive coordinator for the San Diego ChargersSan Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
from 2002 to 2006. He received a four-year contract worth $10 million.
Upon Cameron's arrival, multiple changes were made to the coaching staff. Running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
s coach Bobby Williams
Bobby Williams
- External links :* at RollTide.com...
, wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
s coach Charlie Baggett
Charlie Baggett
-Biography:Baggett was born on January 21, 1953 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He first the attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later transferred to Michigan State University where he played quarterback on the football team...
, defensive line coach Dan Quinn and strength and conditioning coach Bert Hill were fired. The team extended the contracts of special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong
Keith Armstrong
Keith Thomas Armstrong is a former footballer who played in the Football League for Sunderland, Newport County and Scunthorpe United, and in Finland for a number of clubs...
and outside linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
s coach Travis Jones
Travis Jones
Travis Jones is the current assistant defensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL.-External links:*...
(later reassigned as defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
s coach). The Dolphins also signed a three-year, $8.1 million contract with defensive coordinator Dom Capers
Dom Capers
Ernest Dominic "Dom" Capers is an American football coach, the current defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, and the only man to serve two different National Football League expansion teams as their inaugural head coach....
to retain his services. Outside additions to the staff were:
- Mike Dumas (Defensive Secondary Coaches Assistant)
- Steve Hoffman (Assistant Special Teams)
- Bobby Jackson (Running Backs)
- Marvin Marshall (Offensive Quality Control)
- Brett Maxie (Secondary – Safeties)
- Brad Ohrt (Assistant Strength and Conditioning)
- Diron Reynolds (Defensive Line – Tackles)
- Terry RobiskieTerry RobiskieTerry Robiskie is a former American football player and current wide receivers coach for the Atlanta Falcons.-Playing career:...
(Wide Receivers) - Matthew Schiotz (Strength and Conditioning)
- Terry SheaTerry SheaTerry Shea is a former college and NFL football coach. Currently, Shea does quarterback consulting work for future NFL draft prospects. Most recently he worked with Sam Bradford , Matthew Stafford and Josh Freeman . From 1964 to 1967, he was one of the quarterbacks on the University of Oregon's...
(Quarterbacks) - Chad Walker (Defensive Quality Control)
Finally, previous offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey
Mike Mularkey
Michael Rene Mularkey is an American professional football coach and a former college and professional football player. He played college football for the...
was retained, but was reassigned to the role of tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
s coach. Cameron has stated he will call the offensive plays himself in 2007.
Departures
- February 14 – Waived wide receiverWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Chris Davis. - February 14 – Waived safetyDefensive backIn American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Jack HuntJack HuntJack Hunt is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins.-High school career:Hunt played football at Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana....
. - February 14 – Waived safety Norman LeJeuneNorman LeJeuneNorman LeJeune, Jr. is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. - March 1 – Terminated the contract of offensive guard Bennie AndersonBennie AndersonBennie Tyron Lamar Anderson is an American football offensive guard who currently is a free agent. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins, and collegiately at Tennessee State University.-High school and college careers:...
. - March 1 – Terminated the contract of offensive guard Seth McKinneySeth McKinneySeth Alan McKinney is an American football center he is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M.McKinney has also played for the Cleveland Browns...
. - March 1 – Waived wide receiver Eric Kimble.
- March 2 – Terminated the contract of defensive end Kevin Carter.
- March 2 – Terminated the contract of offensive guard Jeno JamesJeno JamesJenorris "Jeno" James is an American football offensive guard who is currently a free agent in the NFL. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins, and collegiately at Auburn University.-High school career:...
. - March 3 – Offensive tackle Damion McIntoshDamion McIntoshDamion Alexis McIntosh is an American football offensive tackle who last played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League in the last part of the 2009 season. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
signed with the Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
. - March 3 – Running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Sammy MorrisSammy MorrisSamuel "Sammy" Morris III is an American football running back who is a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
signed with the New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. - March 5 – Defensive end Kevin Carter signed with the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. - March 5 – Terminated the contract of quarterbackQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Joey HarringtonJoey HarringtonJohn Joseph "Joey" Harrington, Jr. is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions third overall in the 2002 NFL Draft, where he played for most of his professional career. He ranks third all-time in Detroit history in pass completions, with 986...
. - March 5 – Terminated the contract of tight endTight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Randy McMichaelRandy McMichael-Miami Dolphins:McMichael was selected in the fourth round in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The pick used by Dolphins to select him was originally acquired from the New Orleans Saints in the deal that sent running back Ricky Williams to the Miami Dolphins.McMichael made his NFL debut...
. - March 7 – Running back Travis MinorTravis MinorTravis Minor was an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
signed with the St. Louis RamsSt. Louis RamsThe St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
. - March 8 – FullbackFullback (American football)A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
Darian BarnesDarian BarnesDarian Durrell Barnes is an American football fullback who is currently a member of the Florida Tuskers. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
signed with the New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - March 8 – Tight end Randy McMichael signed with the St. Louis RamsSt. Louis RamsThe St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
. - March 13 – Defensive tackle Jeff ZgoninaJeff ZgoninaJeffrey Marc "Jeff" Zgonina is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans in the National Football League...
signed with the Houston TexansHouston TexansThe Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - March 14 – Offensive guard Toniu FonotiToniu FonotiToniuolevaiavea Satele "Toniu" Fonoti is a gridiron football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
signed with the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - March 14 – Offensive guard Seth McKinney signed with the Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - March 19 – Cornerback Eddie Jackson signed with the New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. - March 27 – Defensive end David BowensDavid BowensDavid Walter Bowens is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
signed with the New York Jets. - April 9 – Quarterback Joey Harrington signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
- April 18 – Opted not to match the St. Louis RamsSt. Louis RamsThe St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
' offer sheet to punter Donnie JonesDonnie JonesDonald Scott Jones, Jr. is an American football punter for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He played collegiately at Louisiana State University.-High school career:...
. - May 1 – Waived linebacker Bobby IwuchukwuBobby IwuchukwuRobert Chukuma Iwuchukwu is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the New Orleans Saints in 2006. He played collegiately at Purdue.-High school career:...
. - May 1 – Waived wide receiver Marcus VickMarcus VickMarcus Vick is a former college and professional football player. He is the younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, who also began playing high school football in Newport News Public Schools. After accepting a full scholarship to attend Virginia Tech, Marcus played...
. - May 1 – Waived defensive tackle Manuel WrightManuel WrightManuel "Manny" Wright is an Arena football Offensive lineman / Defensive lineman for the Stockton Lightning of af2. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 supplemental draft. He played college football at USC.Wright has also briefly been signed to the...
. - June 18 – Released defensive tackle Dan WilkinsonDan WilkinsonDan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson is a former defensive tackle who played 13 seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted 1st overall in the 1994 NFL Draft...
. - June 28 – Waived defensive tackle Fred EvansFred Evans (American football)Frederick H. Evans is an American football defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
. - July 6 – Released wide receiver Kelly CampbellKelly CampbellLeVaughn Kelly Campbell is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
. - July 17 – Released quarterback Daunte CulpepperDaunte CulpepperDaunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in...
.
Re-signings
- February 21 – Re-signed UFA defensive tackle Vonnie HollidayVonnie HollidayDimetry Giovonni "Vonnie" Holliday is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 19th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft...
to a four-year, $20 million contract. - March 8 – Re-signed UFA defensive tackle Keith TraylorKeith TraylorByron Keith Traylor is an American football nose tackle who is currently retired. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1991 NFL Draft...
to a two-year contract. - March 9 – Re-signed UFA defensive tackle Kevin VickersonKevin VickersonKevin Darnell Vickerson is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
to a one-year contract. (He was originally slated to become an exclusive-rights free agent, but was not tendered and became an unrestricted free agent before being re-signed.) - March 19 – Re-signed ERFA fullback Kyle EckelKyle EckelKyle Eckel is an American football fullback in the National Football League, who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
to a one-year contract. - March 19 – Re-signed UFA cornerback Michael LehanMichael LehanMichael Lehan is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
to a one-year contract. - March 22 – Re-signed ERFA long snapper John DenneyJohn DenneyJohn S. Denney is an American football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
to a one-year contract. - April 13 – Re-signed UFA safety Travares TillmanTravares TillmanTravares Arastius Tillman is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
to a one-year contract. - April 25 – Re-signed UFA linebacker Donnie SpraganDonnie SpraganDonald Spragan, Jr. is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1999. Spragan has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills...
to a one-year contract. - May 18 – Re-signed RFA safety Yeremiah BellYeremiah BellYeremiah Neavius Bell is an American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
to a one-year, $1.3 million contract. - May 29 – Re-signed RFA quarterback Cleo LemonCleo LemonCleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
to a one-year, $1.3 million contract.
Signings
- January 2 – Signed placekickerPlacekickerPlacekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...
Matt PraterMatt PraterMatt Prater is an American football placekicker who plays for the Denver Broncos. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, where he majored in psychology.-High school career:Prater attended...
. - January 2 – Signed tight endTight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Jason RaderJason RaderJason Rader is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Atlanta Falcons. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Marshall....
. - January 2 – Signed wide receiverWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
P.K. Sam. - January 18 – Signed defensive tackle Steve FifitaSteve FifitaSteve Fifita is a free agent American football defensive tackle. He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
. - January 25 – Signed linebackerLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Akbar Gbaja-BiamilaAkbar Gbaja-BiamilaAkbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State. He currently works for NBC Sports as a college football analyst, previously...
. - January 25 – Signed linebacker Bobby Iwuchukwu.
- February 6 – Signed quarterbackQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Gibran HamdanGibran HamdanGibran Latif Hamdan is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League and NFL Europa. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. - February 14 – Signed tight endTight endThe tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Aaron HaltermanAaron HaltermanAaron Halterman is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Indiana....
. - February 19 – Signed punterPunter (football position)A punter in American or Canadian football is a special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and then punts the football to the opposing team so as to limit any field position advantage. This generally happens on a fourth down in American football and a...
Ryan FlinnRyan FlinnRyan Patric Flinn is a former American football punter. He played college football at the Central Florida.-College career:...
. - February 22 – Signed running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Jesse ChatmanJesse ChatmanJesse Percee Chatman is an American football running back for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
. - March 5 – Signed tight end David Martin (PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
) to a three-year, $3.57 million contract with a $1.2 million signing bonus. - March 7 – Signed linebacker Joey PorterJoey PorterJoseph "Joey" Eugene Porter is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a...
(SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
) to a five-year, $32 million contract with a $12 million signing bonus. - March 8 – Signed wide receiver Kelly CampbellKelly CampbellLeVaughn Kelly Campbell is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
. - March 8 – Signed placekicker Jay FeelyJay FeelyThomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
(GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
) to a three-year, $6 million contract. - March 8 – Signed safety Cameron WorrellCameron WorrellCameron Worrell is an American football safety in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
(BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
) to a two-year, $2 million contract with a $285,000 signing bonus. - March 15 – Signed fullbackFullback (American football)A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
Cory SchlesingerCory SchlesingerCory Schlesinger is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft...
(LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
) to a two-year, $2 million contract. - March 22 – Signed wide receiver Az-Zahir HakimAz-Zahir HakimAz-Zahir Ali Hakim is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
(Chargers) to a one-year contract. - March 22 – Signed offensive guard Chris LiwienskiChris LiwienskiChris Liwienski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
(CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
) to a one-year contract. - April 13 – Signed offensive tackle Mike RosenthalMike RosenthalMike Rosenthal is an American football offensive tackle who is currently retired.He was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Rosenthal is now a high school football coach at Austin High School in Austin, Texas...
(VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
) to a one-year, $760,000 contract. - April 16 – Signed center Johnathan IngramJohnathan IngramJohnathan Jerome Ingram is an American football offensive lineman for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State.-College career:Ingram started 32 of the 36...
. - April 16 – Signed running back Ray PerkinsRay Perkins (football player)Ray Perkins is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
. - May 15 – Awarded cornerbackCornerbackA cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
Derrick JohnsonDerrick Johnson (cornerback)Derrick Johnson is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons. - June 27 – Signed safety Chris HarrellChris HarrellChristopher Mychal Harrell is a professional American football player, playing strong safety in the National Football League. Currently allocated to the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europa, Harrell signed as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals shortly after the 2006 NFL draft...
. - June 28 – Assigned wide receiver Marvin AllenMarvin AllenMarvin Allen is an American football wide receiver who plays for the London Warriors. He was signed by the London Olympians in 2001. He attended St. Joseph's College....
as their NFL Europa International Practice Squad player.
Trades
- March 5 – Traded wide receiver Wes WelkerWes Welker-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
to the New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
in exchange for second- and seventh-round picks in the 2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL DraftThe 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
. - April 3 – Traded placekicker Olindo MareOlindo MareOlindo Franco Mare is an American football placekicker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
to the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. - June 6 – Traded a conditional fifth-round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft2008 NFL DraftThe 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
to the Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
in exchange for quarterback Trent GreenTrent GreenTrent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
. - October 16 – Traded wide receiver Chris ChambersChris ChambersChristopher J. "Chris" Chambers is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
to the San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in exchange for second round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft2008 NFL DraftThe 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
Free agents
RFA: Restricted free-agent, UFA: Unrestricted free-agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent| Position | Player | Free agency status |
Date signed | 2007 team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | Keith Adams Keith Adams (American football) Keith A. Adams is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft... |
UFA | December 12 | Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| FB | Darian Barnes Darian Barnes Darian Durrell Barnes is an American football fullback who is currently a member of the Florida Tuskers. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2002... |
UFA | March 8 | New York Jets New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| S | Yeremiah Bell Yeremiah Bell Yeremiah Neavius Bell is an American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
RFA | May 18 | Miami Dolphins |
| DE | David Bowens David Bowens David Walter Bowens is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 27 | New York Jets New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| LS | John Denney John Denney John S. Denney is an American football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
ERFA | March 22 | Miami Dolphins |
| FB | Kyle Eckel Kyle Eckel Kyle Eckel is an American football fullback in the National Football League, who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
ERFA | March 19 | Miami Dolphins |
| OG | Toniu Fonoti Toniu Fonoti Toniuolevaiavea Satele "Toniu" Fonoti is a gridiron football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 14 | Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| DT | Vonnie Holliday Vonnie Holliday Dimetry Giovonni "Vonnie" Holliday is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 19th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft... |
UFA | February 21 | Miami Dolphins |
| CB | Eddie Jackson | UFA | March 19 | New England Patriots New England Patriots The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... |
| OG | Kendyl Jacox Kendyl Jacox Kendyl LeMarc Jacox is an American football offensive guard who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins, and college football at Kansas State University.... |
UFA | ||
| P | Donnie Jones Donnie Jones Donald Scott Jones, Jr. is an American football punter for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He played collegiately at Louisiana State University.-High school career:... |
RFA | April 18 | St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... |
| CB | Michael Lehan Michael Lehan Michael Lehan is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 19 | Miami Dolphins |
| QB | Cleo Lemon Cleo Lemon Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002... |
RFA | May 29 | Miami Dolphins |
| QB | Shane Matthews Shane Matthews Michael Shane Matthews is a former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League for all or part of fourteen seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. He played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played... |
UFA/Retired | ||
| OT | Damion McIntosh Damion McIntosh Damion Alexis McIntosh is an American football offensive tackle who last played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League in the last part of the 2009 season. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
UFA | May 3 | Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a... |
| RB | Travis Minor Travis Minor Travis Minor was an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 7 | St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... |
| RB | Sammy Morris Sammy Morris Samuel "Sammy" Morris III is an American football running back who is a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 4 | New England Patriots New England Patriots The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... |
| LB | Donnie Spragan Donnie Spragan Donald Spragan, Jr. is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1999. Spragan has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills... |
UFA | April 25 | Miami Dolphins |
| S | Travares Tillman Travares Tillman Travares Arastius Tillman is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
UFA | April 13 | Miami Dolphins |
| DT | Keith Traylor Keith Traylor Byron Keith Traylor is an American football nose tackle who is currently retired. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1991 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 8 | Miami Dolphins |
| DT | Kevin Vickerson Kevin Vickerson Kevin Darnell Vickerson is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 9 | Miami Dolphins |
| WR | Wes Welker Wes Welker -San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:... |
RFA | March 5 | New England Patriots New England Patriots The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... |
| DT | Jeff Zgonina Jeff Zgonina Jeffrey Marc "Jeff" Zgonina is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans in the National Football League... |
UFA | March 13 | Houston Texans Houston Texans The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
NFL Europa
The following Dolphins players were allocated to and participated in NFL Europa in the spring:- DT Steve FifitaSteve FifitaSteve Fifita is a free agent American football defensive tackle. He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, Frankfurt GalaxyFrankfurt GalaxyThe Frankfurt Galaxy was a professional American football team that originally played in the World League of American Football and later in the resurrected NFL Europe. The team was based in Frankfurt, Germany and played in the Commerzbank-Arena, formerly called the Waldstadion.-History:In 1991, the... - CB Shirdonya MitchellShirdonya MitchellShirdonya Chablis Mitchell is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, Frankfurt Galaxy - WR P.K. Sam, Rhein FireRhein FireThe Rhein Fire was a professional American football team in NFL Europe, formerly the World League of American Football. Established in Germany in 1995, the franchise resurrected the name of the former Birmingham Fire team which was active during the 1991-1992 WLAF seasons.-History:The team was...
- DT Kevin VickersonKevin VickersonKevin Darnell Vickerson is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, Cologne CenturionsCologne CenturionsThe Cologne Centurions were an American football team that played in NFL Europe. The Centurions began competing in the league in the 2004 season, having replaced the defunct Barcelona Dragons. They played their home games at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne....
For their performances, Mitchell and Vickerson were selected to the 2007 All-NFL Europa team after the season. Meanwhile, Sam led Rhein in receiving with 32 receptions, 529 yards and three touchdowns.
Upon the conclusion of the 2007 NFL Europa season, the Dolphins were assigned 24-year-old wide receiver Marvin Allen
Marvin Allen
Marvin Allen is an American football wide receiver who plays for the London Warriors. He was signed by the London Olympians in 2001. He attended St. Joseph's College....
as their international practice squad player. Allen joined the team for training camp, and will not count toward the team's roster or eight-player practice squad. He also could not be signed by any NFL team during the 2007 season.
2007 NFL Draft
The follow players were drafted by the Dolphins in the 2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
, which took place on April 28–29:
| Draft | | Player name | | Position | | College | | Height | | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rnd | Pick | |||||
| 1 | 9 | Ted Ginn, Jr. Ted Ginn, Jr. -College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State.... |
Wide receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
Ohio State Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States... |
5 ft 11 in | 178 lbs |
| 2 | 40 | John Beck | Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
BYU Brigham Young University Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students... |
6 ft 2 in | 215 lb |
| 60 | Samson Satele Samson Satele Samson H. Satele is an American football center for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... |
Center Center (American football) Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense... /Guard |
Hawaii University of Hawaii The University of Hawaii System, formally the University of Hawaii and popularly known as UH, is a public, co-educational college and university system that confers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees through three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment... |
6 ft 2 in | 300 lb | |
| 3 | 71 | Lorenzo Booker Lorenzo Booker Lorenzo Booker is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.... |
Running back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
Florida State Florida State University The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation... |
5 ft 10 in | 191 lb |
| 4 | 108 | Paul Soliai Paul Soliai Soliai was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, signing a four-year contract on June 7.Before the NFL lockout, Soliai was franchise tagged by the Dolphins... |
Defensive tackle | Utah University of Utah The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest... |
6 ft 4 in | 344 lb |
| 6 | 181 | Reagan Mauia Reagan Mauia Reagan Maui'a is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Fullback Fullback (American football) A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback... |
Hawaii | 6 ft 0 in | 270 lb |
| 199 | Drew Mormino | Center | Central Michigan Central Michigan University Central Michigan University is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant in the U.S. state of Michigan... |
6 ft 3 in | 299 lb | |
| 7 | 219 | Kelvin Smith Kelvin Smith Kelvin Vincent Smith is an American football linebacker of the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
Syracuse Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College... |
6 ft 2 in | 233 lb |
| 225 | Brandon Fields Brandon Fields Brandon David Fields is an American football punter for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.-Early years:Fields attended St. John's Jesuit High School in Toledo,... |
Punter Punter (football position) A punter in American or Canadian football is a special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and then punts the football to the opposing team so as to limit any field position advantage. This generally happens on a fourth down in American football and a... |
Michigan State Michigan State University Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,... |
6 ft 6 in | 235 lb | |
| 238 | Abraham Wright Abraham Wright Abraham Winston Wright is a Canadian football defensive end who plays for BC Lions for the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
Colorado University of Colorado at Boulder The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado... |
6 ft 3 in | 245 lb | |
- The Dolphins' last second-round pick (60th overall) was acquired from the New England Patriots in the Wes Welker trade. The team's final pick in the draft (238th overall) was also acquired in the deal.
- The team's fifth-round pick became property of the Detroit Lions due to the Joey Harrington trade from the previous offseason.
- The team's second sixth-round pick (199th overall) was acquired from the New Orleans Saints for kicker Olindo Mare.
- The team's middle seventh-round pick (225th overall) was acquired from the St. Louis Rams when they signed restricted free agent punter Donnie Jones.
Draft pick signings
The Dolphins got a handful of their draft picks signed within a month of the draft, inking four-year deals with running back Lorenzo Booker, punter Brandon Fields, fullback Reagan Mauia, linebacker Kelvin Smith and linebacker Abraham Wright between May 23–25. The Dolphins signed one draft pick in June – defensive tackle Paul Soliai, who also received a four-year deal. Offensive lineman Samson Satele signed a for four years on July 18, while quarterback John Beck and center Dew Mormino signed four-year contracts on July 23. At that time, first-round pick Ted Ginn, Jr. was the only unsigned draft pick. However, on the same day that second-round pick Beck was signed, it was reported that the Dolphins and Ginn were close to contract agreement.
Undrafted free agents
Between May 4–17, the Dolphins signed 16 undrafted free agents following the draft. They were:- DE Mkristo BruceMkristo BruceMkristo Eugene Bruce is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
(Washington StateWashington State UniversityWashington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
) - S Courtney BryanCourtney BryanCourtney Bryan is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
(New Mexico StateNew Mexico State UniversityNew Mexico State University at Las Cruces , is a major land-grant university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States...
) - T Marion Dukes (ClemsonClemson UniversityClemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
) - G Tala EseraTala EseraTala Erik Esera is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Hawaii....
(HawaiiUniversity of HawaiiThe University of Hawaii System, formally the University of Hawaii and popularly known as UH, is a public, co-educational college and university system that confers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees through three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment...
) - CB Tuff HarrisTuff HarrisChester David "Tuff" Harris is an American football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
(Montana) - WR Gabe Hatchett (Southern OregonSouthern Oregon Universityis a public liberal arts college located in Ashland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1926, it was formerly known as Southern Oregon College and Southern Oregon State College . SOU offers criminology, natural sciences, including environmental science, Shakespearean studies and theatre arts programs...
) - S David Lofton (StanfordStanford UniversityThe Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
) - DT Marquay LoveMarquay LoveMarquay Lewis Love is an American football Defensive Tackle who currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He is also playing for the Swarco Raiders Tirol. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
(HoustonUniversity of HoustonThe University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
) - WR Michael Malone (Sam Houston StateSam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State University was founded in 1879 and is the third oldest public institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. It is located in Huntsville, Texas. It is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first...
) - LB Edmond MilesEdmond MilesEdmond Miles is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Iowa....
(IowaUniversity of IowaThe University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
) - G Stephen Parker (ArkansasUniversity of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
) - CB Geoff Pope (HowardHoward UniversityHoward University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...
) - WR Kerry ReedKerry ReedKerry Reed is a American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
(Michigan StateMichigan State UniversityMichigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
) - WR David Sutton (Texas El-Paso)
- S Christopher Vedder (San Jose StateSan José State UniversitySan Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
) - T Julius WilsonJulius WilsonJulius Wilson is an American football offensive tackle for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at UAB.Wilson has also been a member of the St...
(Alabama-Birmingham)
Unlike the other 15, Hatchett stuck with the team less than two weeks. On May 18, Hatchett was waived upon the signings of Lofton and Malone, as well as the re-signing of restricted free agent Yeremiah Bell. On July 23, the Dolphins signed defensive tackle Brian Soi
Brian Soi
Brian Soi is an American football defensive tackle and is currently a member of the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
of Utah State
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
. Soi declared for the NFL's Supplemental Draft in July but went undrafted.
Uniforms
- The Miami Dolphins entered the 2007 season using the same uniform combinations as they used in 2006.
- It was announced during the offseason that the Dolphins would make slight alterations to their uniforms. The navy blue outline on the numbers will be thinned in hopes of making them easier to read for viewers.
- As with many teams that play in warm climates, the Dolphins wear all-white at home and the aqua jersey-white pants scheme only at home night games.
- While the team still has an all-aqua alternate scheme and an alternate orange jersey, they wore neither in the two years under head coach Nick Saban.
- Beginning in 2007, the Dolphins' practice jerseys now have last names on the back.
Coaching staff
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Training camp
In 2007, Miami Dolphins training camp took place at the Dolphins Training Center in Davie, FloridaDavie, Florida
Davie is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States. The town's population was 91,992 at the 2010 census.- History :Davie was founded by Jake Tannebaum and Tamara Toussaint. The original name of the town was Zona. In 1909 R.P. Davie assisted then Governor Broward by draining the swamplands...
. Rookies reported July 22, and veterans July 27. Training camp ended for veterans and married players on August 24, when they were allowed to check out of the team hotel and return home. Training camp ended for the remaining players on Saturday, August 26.
Opening training camp roster
The following is the Miami Dolphins' roster at the time 2007 training camp opened on July 27:| Miami Dolphins 2007 Opening training camp roster | ||||||||
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Quarterbacks
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Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Anthony Alabi Anthony Abayomi Alabi is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... T Vernon Carey Vernon A. Carey is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins 19th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:Carey lettered in football and basketball at Miami... T Tala Esera Tala Erik Esera is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Hawaii.... G Rex Hadnot Jonathan Rex Hadnot, Jr. is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... G Johnathan Ingram Johnathan Jerome Ingram is an American football offensive lineman for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State.-College career:Ingram started 32 of the 36... C Chris Liwienski Chris Liwienski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft... G Stephen Parker (American football) Stephen Parker is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played collegiately at Arkansas, where he garnered "All American" honors in 2006 from The Sporting News.... G Mike Rosenthal Mike Rosenthal is an American football offensive tackle who is currently retired.He was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Rosenthal is now a high school football coach at Austin High School in Austin, Texas... T Samson Satele Samson H. Satele is an American football center for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... C Dan Stevenson Dan Whitney Stevenson is a free agent American football offensive lineman who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... G Julius Wilson Julius Wilson is an American football offensive tackle for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at UAB.Wilson has also been a member of the St... T Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Channing Crowder Randolph Channing Crowder, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American... OLB Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State. He currently works for NBC Sports as a college football analyst, previously... OLB Jim Maxwell (American football) James Maxwell is an American football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the NFL New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2004... LB Robert McCune Robert McCune is an American football linebacker who is currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... ILB Edmond Miles Edmond Miles is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Iowa.... OLB Derrick Pope Derrick Trayon Pope is a professional American and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft... LB Kelvin Smith Kelvin Vincent Smith is an American football linebacker of the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... ILB Donnie Spragan Donald Spragan, Jr. is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1999. Spragan has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills... OLB Abraham Wright Abraham Winston Wright is a Canadian football defensive end who plays for BC Lions for the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... OLB Defensive Backs
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Special Teams
John Denney John S. Denney is an American football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005... LS Jay Feely Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16.... K Brandon Fields Brandon David Fields is an American football punter for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.-Early years:Fields attended St. John's Jesuit High School in Toledo,... P Ryan Flinn Ryan Patric Flinn is a former American football punter. He played college football at the Central Florida.-College career:... P Matt Prater Matt Prater is an American football placekicker who plays for the Denver Broncos. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, where he majored in psychology.-High school career:Prater attended... K Active/Physically Unable to Perform 
Active/Non-Football Injury
Injured Reserve
Suspended
Practice Squad
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Transactions
On the eve of training camp on July 23, cornerback André Goodman and offensive lineman Joe ToledoJoe Toledo
Joseph Christopher Toledo is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform
Physically Unable to Perform
Players can be labeled Physically Unable to Perform in the National Football League if they suffer from football-related injuries during the preseason...
list due to lingering injuries. Undrafted rookie defensive tackle Brian Soi
Brian Soi
Brian Soi is an American football defensive tackle and is currently a member of the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
was immediately placed on the Non-Football Injury list upon being signed. The following transactions were made during training camp, which began on July 27:
- July 28: Activated defensive tackle Brian Soi from the Non-Football Injury list.
- July 28: Awarded tight end Courtney AndersonCourtney AndersonCourtney Jerome Anderson is a former American football tight end. Born in Greenville, Texas, Anderson attended high school in Richmond, California and played college football at Contra Costa College and San Jose State University. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the...
off waivers from the Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - July 28: Waived safety David LoftonDavid LoftonDavid Lofton is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Stanford....
. - July 28: Placed offensive tackle Marion Dukes on the Left Squad list.
- August 26: Placed offensive tackle Mike RosenthalMike RosenthalMike Rosenthal is an American football offensive tackle who is currently retired.He was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Rosenthal is now a high school football coach at Austin High School in Austin, Texas...
on Injured Reserve.
Aug. 6 depth chart
The following is the first depth chart released by the Dolphins during training camp, dated August 6.Offense
| Pos. | First Team | Second Team | Third Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
10 Trent Green Trent Green Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University.... 17 Cleo Lemon Cleo Lemon Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002... |
9 John Beck | 7 Gibran Hamdan Gibran Hamdan Gibran Latif Hamdan is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League and NFL Europa. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
| RB Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
23 Ronnie Brown Ronnie Brown Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers... |
28 Jesse Chatman Jesse Chatman Jesse Percee Chatman is an American football running back for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2002... 38 Patrick Cobbs Patrick Cobbs Patrick Cobbs is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He most recently was a member of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2006... |
20 Lorenzo Booker Lorenzo Booker Lorenzo Booker is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.... 33 Ray Perkins |
| FB Fullback (American football) A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback... |
30 Cory Schlesinger Cory Schlesinger Cory Schlesinger is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft... |
45 Reagan Mauia Reagan Mauia Reagan Maui'a is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
89 Tim Massaquoi Tim Massaquoi Arnold Timothy Massaquoi is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan... 40 Kyle Eckel Kyle Eckel Kyle Eckel is an American football fullback in the National Football League, who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
| WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
86 Marty Booker Marty Booker Marty Montez Booker is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft... |
19 Ted Ginn, Jr. Ted Ginn, Jr. -College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State.... 15 Kerry Reed Kerry Reed Kerry Reed is a American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... |
81 Az-Zahir Hakim Az-Zahir Hakim Az-Zahir Ali Hakim is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft... 83 Michael Malone |
| WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
84 Chris Chambers Chris Chambers Christopher J. "Chris" Chambers is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft... |
82 Derek Hagan Derek Hagan Derek Steven Hagan, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currently a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Hagan most recently played for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2006... 18 David Sutton David Sutton (American football) David Deion Sutton is an Arena football wide receiver who is a practice squad player for the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... |
14 P. K. Sam P. K. Sam Philip Kenwood "P. K." Sam, II is a professional gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... 16 Marvin Allen Marvin Allen Marvin Allen is an American football wide receiver who plays for the London Warriors. He was signed by the London Olympians in 2001. He attended St. Joseph's College.... |
| TE Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be... |
88 David Martin David Martin (American football) David Earl Martin is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft... |
87 Justin Peelle Justin Peelle Justin Morris Peelle is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft... 49 Courtney Anderson Courtney Anderson Courtney Jerome Anderson is a former American football tight end. Born in Greenville, Texas, Anderson attended high school in Richmond, California and played college football at Contra Costa College and San Jose State University. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the... |
85 Jason Rader Jason Rader Jason Rader is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Atlanta Falcons. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Marshall.... |
| LT | 72 Vernon Carey Vernon Carey Vernon A. Carey is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins 19th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:Carey lettered in football and basketball at Miami... |
65 Julius Wilson Julius Wilson Julius Wilson is an American football offensive tackle for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at UAB.Wilson has also been a member of the St... |
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| LG Guard (American football) In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team.... |
76 Chris Liwienski Chris Liwienski Chris Liwienski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft... |
69 Tala Esera Tala Esera Tala Erik Esera is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Hawaii.... |
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| C Center (American football) Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense... |
64 Samson Satele Samson Satele Samson H. Satele is an American football center for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... |
68 Johnathan Ingram Johnathan Ingram Johnathan Jerome Ingram is an American football offensive lineman for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State.-College career:Ingram started 32 of the 36... |
73 Dan Stevenson Dan Stevenson Dan Whitney Stevenson is a free agent American football offensive lineman who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
| RG Guard (American football) In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team.... |
77 Drew Mormino | 65 Rex Hadnot Rex Hadnot Jonathan Rex Hadnot, Jr. is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
63 Stephen Parker Stephen Parker (American football) Stephen Parker is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played collegiately at Arkansas, where he garnered "All American" honors in 2006 from The Sporting News.... |
| RT | 79 Anthony Alabi Anthony Alabi Anthony Abayomi Alabi is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
70 L. J. Shelton | 78 Mike Rosenthal Mike Rosenthal Mike Rosenthal is an American football offensive tackle who is currently retired.He was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Rosenthal is now a high school football coach at Austin High School in Austin, Texas... |
Defense
| Pos. | First Team | Second Team | Third Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
99 Jason Taylor Jason Taylor (American football) Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft... |
93 Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State. He currently works for NBC Sports as a college football analyst, previously... |
74 Mkristo Bruce Mkristo Bruce Mkristo Eugene Bruce is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... |
| NT | 94 Keith Traylor Keith Traylor Byron Keith Traylor is an American football nose tackle who is currently retired. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1991 NFL Draft... |
96 Paul Soliai Paul Soliai Soliai was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, signing a four-year contract on June 7.Before the NFL lockout, Soliai was franchise tagged by the Dolphins... |
61 Marquay Love Marquay Love Marquay Lewis Love is an American football Defensive Tackle who currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He is also playing for the Swarco Raiders Tirol. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... 60 Steve Fifita Steve Fifita Steve Fifita is a free agent American football defensive tackle. He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2006... |
| DT | 91 Vonnie Holliday Vonnie Holliday Dimetry Giovonni "Vonnie" Holliday is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 19th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft... |
90 Rodrique Wright Rodrique Wright Rodrique Charles Wright is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
75 Brian Soi Brian Soi Brian Soi is an American football defensive tackle and is currently a member of the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... |
| DE Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
98 Matt Roth Matt Roth Matthew M. Roth is an American football defensive end and outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
95 Chase Page Chase Page Chase Frederick Page is an American football defensive tackle who most recently played for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
92 Kevin Vickerson Kevin Vickerson Kevin Darnell Vickerson is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
| WLB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
52 Channing Crowder Channing Crowder Randolph Channing Crowder, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American... |
56 Derrick Pope Derrick Pope Derrick Trayon Pope is a professional American and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
48 Edmond Miles Edmond Miles Edmond Miles is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Iowa.... |
| MLB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
54 Zach Thomas Zach Thomas Zachary Michael Thomas is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech.... |
51 Robert McCune Robert McCune Robert McCune is an American football linebacker who is currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
58 Kelvin Smith Kelvin Smith Kelvin Vincent Smith is an American football linebacker of the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
| SLB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
55 Joey Porter Joey Porter Joseph "Joey" Eugene Porter is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a... |
59 Donnie Spragan Donnie Spragan Donald Spragan, Jr. is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1999. Spragan has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills... |
57 Jim Maxwell Jim Maxwell (American football) James Maxwell is an American football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the NFL New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2004... 53 Abraham Wright Abraham Wright Abraham Winston Wright is a Canadian football defensive end who plays for BC Lions for the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
| LCB Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
25 Will Allen | 22 Michael Lehan Michael Lehan Michael Lehan is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
36 Derrick Johnson Derrick Johnson (cornerback) Derrick Johnson is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... 43 Geoff Pope Geoff Pope (American football) Geoffrey "Geoff" Pope is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Howard.... |
| RCB Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
29 Travis Daniels Travis Daniels Travis Antwon Daniels is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
32 Jason Allen | 27 Shirdonya Mitchell Shirdonya Mitchell Shirdonya Chablis Mitchell is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
| FS | 24 Renaldo Hill Renaldo Hill Renaldo Hill is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.... |
44 Cameron Worrell Cameron Worrell Cameron Worrell is an American football safety in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2003... |
35 Tuff Harris Tuff Harris Chester David "Tuff" Harris is an American football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... 41 Chris Harrell Chris Harrell Christopher Mychal Harrell is a professional American football player, playing strong safety in the National Football League. Currently allocated to the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europa, Harrell signed as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals shortly after the 2006 NFL draft... |
| SS | 37 Yeremiah Bell Yeremiah Bell Yeremiah Neavius Bell is an American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
26 Travares Tillman Travares Tillman Travares Arastius Tillman is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
47 Courtney Bryan Courtney Bryan Courtney Bryan is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... 31 Christopher Vedder |
Special Teams
| Pos. | First Team | Second Team | Third Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 Brandon Fields Brandon Fields Brandon David Fields is an American football punter for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.-Early years:Fields attended St. John's Jesuit High School in Toledo,... |
6 Ryan Flinn Ryan Flinn Ryan Patric Flinn is a former American football punter. He played college football at the Central Florida.-College career:... |
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| K Placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points... |
3 Jay Feely Jay Feely Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16.... |
1 Matt Prater Matt Prater Matt Prater is an American football placekicker who plays for the Denver Broncos. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, where he majored in psychology.-High school career:Prater attended... |
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| LS Long snapper In American football and Canadian football, the term long snapper refers to a player who is a specialized center during punts, field goals, and extra point attempts. His job is to snap the ball as quickly and accurately as possible.... |
97 John Denney John Denney John S. Denney is an American football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
99 Jason Taylor Jason Taylor (American football) Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft... |
80 Aaron Halterman Aaron Halterman Aaron Halterman is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Indiana.... |
| PR Punt returner Punt returner is a position on special teams in American football.-Description:The role of a punt returner is to catch the ball after it is punted and to give his team good field position by returning it. Before catching the punted ball, the returner must assess the situation on the field while... |
19 Ted Ginn, Jr. Ted Ginn, Jr. -College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State.... |
86 Marty Booker Marty Booker Marty Montez Booker is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft... |
81 Az-Zahir Hakim Az-Zahir Hakim Az-Zahir Ali Hakim is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft... |
| KR | 19 Ted Ginn, Jr. Ted Ginn, Jr. -College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State.... |
23 Ronnie Brown Ronnie Brown Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers... |
20 Lorenzo Booker Lorenzo Booker Lorenzo Booker is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.... |
| H Holder (American football) In American football the holder is the player who receives the snap during field goal and extra point attempts made by place kick. The holder is usually positioned between seven and eight yards behind the line of scrimmage. The holder kneels down and places the hand farthest from the line of... |
4 Brandon Fields Brandon Fields Brandon David Fields is an American football punter for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.-Early years:Fields attended St. John's Jesuit High School in Toledo,... |
6 Ryan Flinn Ryan Flinn Ryan Patric Flinn is a former American football punter. He played college football at the Central Florida.-College career:... |
Quarterback competition
During training camp, Cameron held a battle for the starting quarterback job between Trent GreenTrent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
and Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
. Green started the team's first two preseason games and completed 45 percent of his passes for 101 yards with one interception. Lemon was the second quarterback to play in each contest and completed 76 percent of his passes for 108 yards. Nevertheless, Cameron announced that Green would be the team's starting quarterback in 2007. The announcement came on August 20 with two preseason games left to be played. Lemon, who had primarily been no higher than third string in his NFL career, is slated to be the backup to Green in 2007.
Schedule
| Week | Kickoff | Date | Opponent | Result | Game Site | TV | Record | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:30 PM EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
August 11, 2007 | Jacksonville Jaguars 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars season -Final roster:-Schedule:The Jacksonville Jaguars pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.-Schedule:-Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans:-Week 2: vs. Atlanta Falcons:-Week 3: at Denver Broncos:-Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs:... |
W 18–17 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
WFOR WFOR-TV WFOR-TV, virtual channel 4.1 , is the CBS owned-and-operated station in Miami, Florida. WFOR shares its TV studio facilities with sister station WBFS-TV in Doral, near Miami International Airport, and its transmitter is located in Miramar.WFOR-TV also previously had two translator stations in the... |
1–0 | Recap |
| 2 | 8:00 PM EDT | August 16, 2007 | Kansas City Chiefs 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season began with the team looking to improve on their 9-7 record in 2006 and attempting to secure the franchise's first back-to-back playoff berth since 1995. The season ended with a nine game losing streak, the team's first since 1987 and a 4-12 record... |
W 11–10 | Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Stadium is a stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri and home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.... |
ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming.... |
2–0 | Recap |
| 3 | 7:30 PM EDT | August 25, 2007 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the 32nd season for the club in the National Football League. On December 16, 2007, they cliched the NFC South division title, and returned to the playoffs after missing it in 2006.... |
L 31–28 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
WFOR WFOR-TV WFOR-TV, virtual channel 4.1 , is the CBS owned-and-operated station in Miami, Florida. WFOR shares its TV studio facilities with sister station WBFS-TV in Doral, near Miami International Airport, and its transmitter is located in Miramar.WFOR-TV also previously had two translator stations in the... |
2–1 | Game Center |
| 4 | 8:00 PM EDT | August 30, 2007 | New Orleans Saints 2007 New Orleans Saints season -Game summary:The 2007 New Orleans Saints began their regular season in the annual Thursday night Kickoff game against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Super Bowl XLI MVP Peyton Manning completed a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin... |
L 7–0 | Louisiana Superdome Louisiana Superdome The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA... |
WFOR WFOR-TV WFOR-TV, virtual channel 4.1 , is the CBS owned-and-operated station in Miami, Florida. WFOR shares its TV studio facilities with sister station WBFS-TV in Doral, near Miami International Airport, and its transmitter is located in Miramar.WFOR-TV also previously had two translator stations in the... |
2–2 | Recap |
Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
at Dolphin StadiumDolphin Stadium
Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It...
, Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens is a Miami suburban city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The city name comes from one of the major roadways through the area, Miami Gardens Drive. According to the 2010 U.S...
Week 2: at Kansas City Chiefs
at Arrowhead StadiumArrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium is a stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri and home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs....
, Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
Week 3: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
at Dolphin StadiumDolphin Stadium
Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It...
, Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens is a Miami suburban city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The city name comes from one of the major roadways through the area, Miami Gardens Drive. According to the 2010 U.S...
Cutdown to 75
With NFL rules mandating team rosters must be cut down to 75 players by August 28, the Dolphins released nine players the day before to reach the limit. Those released were: placekicker Matt PraterMatt Prater
Matt Prater is an American football placekicker who plays for the Denver Broncos. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, where he majored in psychology.-High school career:Prater attended...
, punter Ryan Flinn
Ryan Flinn
Ryan Patric Flinn is a former American football punter. He played college football at the Central Florida.-College career:...
, wide receiver David Sutton
David Sutton (American football)
David Deion Sutton is an Arena football wide receiver who is a practice squad player for the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, tight end Jason Rader
Jason Rader
Jason Rader is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Atlanta Falcons. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Marshall....
, cornerback Shirdonya Mitchell
Shirdonya Mitchell
Shirdonya Chablis Mitchell is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, safeties Chris Harrell
Chris Harrell
Christopher Mychal Harrell is a professional American football player, playing strong safety in the National Football League. Currently allocated to the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europa, Harrell signed as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals shortly after the 2006 NFL draft...
and Christopher Vedder, running back Ray Perkins and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson
Kevin Vickerson
Kevin Darnell Vickerson is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
.
The team made two extra roster moves on the cutdown day. Offensive guard/tackle Joe Toledo
Joe Toledo
Joseph Christopher Toledo is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
was moved to the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he would be eligible to return Week 7 of the regular season. Free agent linebacker/defensive end Jorge Cordova
Jorge Cordova
Jorge Cordova is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Cordova, who is of Mexican American descent, was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He attended Murrieta Valley High School in Murrieta, California and graduated class of 1999...
was added to the roster. Cordova had been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, with which he had spent the previous three seasons.
Cutdown to 53 and subsequent moves
On September 1, the Dolphins were required to trim the roster to 53 for the regular season. With 22 roster moves needed in all, the Dolphins waived 16 players, waived/injured four and terminated the contracts of two.The two veterans that had their contracts terminated were fullback Cory Schlesinger
Cory Schlesinger
Cory Schlesinger is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft...
and wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim
Az-Zahir Hakim
Az-Zahir Ali Hakim is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
. The four waived/injured players were guard Dan Stevenson
Dan Stevenson
Dan Whitney Stevenson is a free agent American football offensive lineman who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
, wide receiver P. K. Sam
P. K. Sam
Philip Kenwood "P. K." Sam, II is a professional gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
and linebackers Jim Maxwell
Jim Maxwell (American football)
James Maxwell is an American football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the NFL New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
and Robert McCune
Robert McCune
Robert McCune is an American football linebacker who is currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
. In addition, the 16 players that were waived outright were:
|
Derrick Johnson (cornerback) Derrick Johnson is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... Marquay Love Marquay Lewis Love is an American football Defensive Tackle who currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He is also playing for the Swarco Raiders Tirol. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... Michael Malone Michael Malone is an Emmy Award-winning American author and television writer, born in Durham, North Carolina. He is best known for his work on the ABC Daytime drama One Life to Live, as well as for his best-selling works of fiction Handling Sin , Foolscap , and murder mystery First Lady... Tim Massaquoi Arnold Timothy Massaquoi is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan... Stephen Parker (American football) Stephen Parker is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played collegiately at Arkansas, where he garnered "All American" honors in 2006 from The Sporting News.... Brian Soi Brian Soi is an American football defensive tackle and is currently a member of the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... Julius Wilson Julius Wilson is an American football offensive tackle for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at UAB.Wilson has also been a member of the St... |
The Dolphins' roster was not finalized immediately after cuts, however. Three players were claimed off waivers by the Dolphins from other teams, requiring an additional three roster moves. On September 2, wide receiver Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed is a American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
and center Johnathan Ingram
Johnathan Ingram
Johnathan Jerome Ingram is an American football offensive lineman for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State.-College career:Ingram started 32 of the 36...
were waived, while rookie center/guard Drew Mormino was played in season-ending Injured Reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
with a shoulder injury. The Dolphins claimed two players off waivers from the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
– wide receiver Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.He played college football at Stanford. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005....
and offensive tackle Cory Lekkerkerker
Cory Lekkerkerker
Cory Lekkerkerker is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Gene Mruczkowski
Gene Mruczkowski
Gene Vincent Mruczkowski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Purdue....
was claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
.
Five days later, defensive end Rob Ninkovich
Rob Ninkovich
Robert Michael Ninkovich is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.Ninkovich has also played for the Miami Dolphins.-Early...
was claimed off waivers from the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. To make room for him, rookie linebacker Kelvin Smith
Kelvin Smith
Kelvin Vincent Smith is an American football linebacker of the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
was waived.
Two Dolphins players changed their jersey numbers following the preseason. Long snapper John Denney
John Denney
John S. Denney is an American football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, who wore No. 97 the first two years of his career, switched to No. 92. Undrafted rookie linebacker Edmond Miles
Edmond Miles
Edmond Miles is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Iowa....
switched from No. 48 to 50 to comply with NFL rules.
Practice squad
On September 2 the Dolphins made five additions to their practice squad, all of which among the players cut by the team the day before. Those players were tight end Aaron HaltermanAaron Halterman
Aaron Halterman is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Indiana....
, safety Tuff Harris
Tuff Harris
Chester David "Tuff" Harris is an American football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, guard Marquay Love
Marquay Love
Marquay Lewis Love is an American football Defensive Tackle who currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He is also playing for the Swarco Raiders Tirol. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
and offensive tackle Julius Wilson
Julius Wilson
Julius Wilson is an American football offensive tackle for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at UAB.Wilson has also been a member of the St...
and wide receiver Marvin Allen
Marvin Allen
Marvin Allen is an American football wide receiver who plays for the London Warriors. He was signed by the London Olympians in 2001. He attended St. Joseph's College....
. As the international practice squad player, Allen must remain on the team's practice squad all year and does not count toward the eight-man limit.
Two days later, the Dolphins signed three more players – guard Tala Esera
Tala Esera
Tala Erik Esera is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Hawaii....
, wide receiver Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed is a American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
and wide receiver Chandler Williams
Chandler Williams
Chandler Williams, III is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
– to their practice squad. Esera and Reed were with the Dolphins in preseason and released earlier in the month. Chandler, meanwhile, was a seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
in the 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
out of Florida International University
FIU Golden Panthers football
The FIU Golden Panthers football team represent Florida International University in Miami, Florida in the sport of college football. The FIU Panthers are a mid-major NCAA FBS college football team in the Sun Belt Conference led by Mario Cristobal and play at the on-campus FIU Stadium.-History:On...
. He was waived by the team during final cuts on September 1.
Schedule
| Week | Kickoff | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | TV | Record | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:00 PM EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
September 9, 2007 | Washington Redskins 2007 Washington Redskins season The 2007 Washington Redskins season was the team's 75th season, and saw the team achieve a record of 9-7 and a playoff appearance. This was an improvement over the 2006 season in which they went 5-11 and finished last in the NFC East.... |
L 16–13 | FedEx Field | CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
0–1 | Recap |
| 2 | 4:15 PM EDT | September 16, 2007 | Dallas Cowboys 2007 Dallas Cowboys season The 2007 Dallas Cowboys season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League. The Cowboys finished the regular season tied for the best record in the NFC , and earned a first round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs... |
L 37–20 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
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| 3 | 1:00 PM EDT | September 23, 2007 | New York Jets 2007 New York Jets season The 2007 New York Jets season was the 38th NFL season and 48th overall season for the football team. This season was the second under head coach Eric Mangini. The team attempted to improve upon their 10–6 record from 2006, but finished the season with a 4–12 record.-Free agents heading into the... |
L 31–28 | The Meadowlands Giants Stadium Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 4 | 1:00 PM EDT | September 30, 2007 | Oakland Raiders 2007 Oakland Raiders season The 2007 Oakland Raiders season was the team's forty-eight season overall. The team finished the season with a 4–12 record. It began with the team's fourth head coach in six seasons. By virtue of the team's 2–14 finish in 2006 , they acquired the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft... |
L 35–17 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 5 | 1:00 PM EDT | October 7, 2007 | Houston Texans 2007 Houston Texans season The 2007 Houston Texans season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 2006. This season marks the sixth year of existence for the Texans franchise as well as Reliant Stadium.-Offseason:... |
L 22–19 | Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface.... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 6 | 1:00 PM EDT | October 14, 2007 | Cleveland Browns 2007 Cleveland Browns season The 2007 Cleveland Browns season began with the Browns attempting to improve upon their 4–12 record from the 2006 season, in which the team finished in fourth place in the AFC North. The Browns also attempted to overcome the many injuries that plagued the team throughout the 2006 season... |
L 41–31 | Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium -See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity... |
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| 7 | 1:00 PM EDT | October 21, 2007 | New England Patriots 2007 New England Patriots season The 2007 New England Patriots season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and 48th season overall. They finished with a perfect 16–0 regular season record but lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.... |
L 49–28 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
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| 8 | 1:00 PM EDT | October 28, 2007 | New York Giants 2007 New York Giants season The 2007 New York Giants season was the 83rd season for the New York Giants in the National Football League. The Giants finished the regular season 10–6 and in second place in the NFC East, improving upon their 8–8 record in 2006 in which they finished third in their division... |
L 13–10 | Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007... |
Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
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| 10 | 1:00 PM EST North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
November 11, 2007 | Buffalo Bills 2007 Buffalo Bills season The 2007 Buffalo Bills season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 48th season overall. They finished their 2007 season with a record of 7–9 and tied their 7–9 record in 2006 but failed to qualify for the playoffs, and continues a playoff appearance drought... |
L 13–10 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 11 | 1:00 PM EST | November 18, 2007 | Philadelphia Eagles 2007 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2007 Philadelphia Eagles season marked the 75th anniversary of the Eagles franchise. The team compiled an 8–8 record and a last-place finish in the NFC East.... |
L 17–7 | Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex... |
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| 12 | 8:30 PM EST | November 26, 2007 | Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season The 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the 75th season of the Steelers franchise. The season saw the team improve upon their 8–8 record from 2006, finish with a record of 10–6, and win the AFC North Division... |
L 3–0 | Heinz Field Heinz Field Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively... |
ESPN Monday Night Football Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series... |
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| 13 | 1:00 PM EST | December 2, 2007 | New York Jets 2007 New York Jets season The 2007 New York Jets season was the 38th NFL season and 48th overall season for the football team. This season was the second under head coach Eric Mangini. The team attempted to improve upon their 10–6 record from 2006, but finished the season with a 4–12 record.-Free agents heading into the... |
L 40–13 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
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| 14 | 1:00 PM EST | December 9, 2007 | Buffalo Bills 2007 Buffalo Bills season The 2007 Buffalo Bills season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 48th season overall. They finished their 2007 season with a record of 7–9 and tied their 7–9 record in 2006 but failed to qualify for the playoffs, and continues a playoff appearance drought... |
L 38–17 | Ralph Wilson Stadium Ralph Wilson Stadium Ralph Wilson Stadium is a football stadium, located in the town of Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, New York. It is the home for the Buffalo Bills, of the NFL... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 15 | 1:00 PM EST | December 16, 2007 | Baltimore Ravens 2007 Baltimore Ravens season -Game summary:The Ravens began their 2007 campaign on the road against their AFC North foe, the Cincinnati Bengals, in the first game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. In the first quarter, Baltimore lost two fumbles early on, with the Bengals turning the second fumble into QB Carson... |
W 22–16 (OT) | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 16 | 4:15 PM EST | December 23, 2007 | New England Patriots 2007 New England Patriots season The 2007 New England Patriots season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and 48th season overall. They finished with a perfect 16–0 regular season record but lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.... |
L 28–7 | Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston and from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution... |
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| 17 | 1:00 PM EST | December 30, 2007 | Cincinnati Bengals 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 40th overall season. The team attempted to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006 and were looking to return to the playoffs after narrowly missing them... |
L 38–25 | Dolphin Stadium Dolphin Stadium Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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Opening day roster
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Anthony Alabi Anthony Abayomi Alabi is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... T Vernon Carey Vernon A. Carey is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins 19th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:Carey lettered in football and basketball at Miami... T Rex Hadnot Jonathan Rex Hadnot, Jr. is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... G Cory Lekkerkerker Cory Lekkerkerker is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005... T Chris Liwienski Chris Liwienski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft... G Gene Mruczkowski Gene Vincent Mruczkowski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Purdue.... G/C Samson Satele Samson H. Satele is an American football center for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... C Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Channing Crowder Randolph Channing Crowder, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American... OLB Edmond Miles Edmond Miles is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Iowa.... OLB Derrick Pope Derrick Trayon Pope is a professional American and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft... OLB Joey Porter Joseph "Joey" Eugene Porter is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a... OLB Donnie Spragan Donald Spragan, Jr. is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1999. Spragan has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills... OLB Zach Thomas Zachary Michael Thomas is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech.... ILB Abraham Wright Abraham Winston Wright is a Canadian football defensive end who plays for BC Lions for the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... OLB Defensive Backs
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Reserve Lists
Jim Maxwell (American football) James Maxwell is an American football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the NFL New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2004... OLB (Waived/Injured) Robert McCune Robert McCune is an American football linebacker who is currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... ILB (Waived/Injured) Mike Rosenthal Mike Rosenthal is an American football offensive tackle who is currently retired.He was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Rosenthal is now a high school football coach at Austin High School in Austin, Texas... OT (IR) P. K. Sam Philip Kenwood "P. K." Sam, II is a professional gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... WR (Waived/Injured) Dan Stevenson Dan Whitney Stevenson is a free agent American football offensive lineman who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... C/G (Waived/Injured) Joe Toledo Joseph Christopher Toledo is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... G/T (PUP) Ricky Williams Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams, Jr. is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft... RB (Susp.) Practice Squad
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Offensive Linemen
Anthony Alabi Anthony Abayomi Alabi is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... T Vernon Carey Vernon A. Carey is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins 19th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:Carey lettered in football and basketball at Miami... T Rex Hadnot Jonathan Rex Hadnot, Jr. is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... G Cory Lekkerkerker Cory Lekkerkerker is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005... G/T Chris Liwienski Chris Liwienski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft... G Gene Mruczkowski Gene Vincent Mruczkowski is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Purdue.... G/C Ike Ndukwe Ikechukwu Nelson "Ike" Ndukwe is an American football offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2005... G Samson Satele Samson H. Satele is an American football center for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... C Julius Wilson Julius Wilson is an American football offensive tackle for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at UAB.Wilson has also been a member of the St... T Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Edmond Miles Edmond Miles is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Iowa.... ILB Derrick Pope Derrick Trayon Pope is a professional American and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft... OLB Joey Porter Joseph "Joey" Eugene Porter is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a... OLB Kelvin Smith Kelvin Vincent Smith is an American football linebacker of the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... ILB Donnie Spragan Donald Spragan, Jr. is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1999. Spragan has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills... OLB Mark Washington (linebacker) Mark Washington is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Texas State.... OLB Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve Lists
Yeremiah Bell Yeremiah Neavius Bell is an American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... SS (IR) Ronnie Brown Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers... RB (IR) Channing Crowder Randolph Channing Crowder, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American... OLB (IR) Trent Green Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University.... QB (IR) Renaldo Hill Renaldo Hill is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.... FS (IR) Chase Page Chase Frederick Page is an American football defensive tackle who most recently played for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... DE/DT (IR) Mike Rosenthal Mike Rosenthal is an American football offensive tackle who is currently retired.He was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Rosenthal is now a high school football coach at Austin High School in Austin, Texas... OT (IR) Zach Thomas Zachary Michael Thomas is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech.... ILB (IR) Travares Tillman Travares Arastius Tillman is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft... FS (IR) Joe Toledo Joseph Christopher Toledo is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... G/T (IR) Ricky Williams Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams, Jr. is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft... RB (IR) Cameron Worrell Cameron Worrell is an American football safety in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2003... SS (IR) Abraham Wright Abraham Winston Wright is a Canadian football defensive end who plays for BC Lions for the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... OLB (IR) Practice Squad
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Week 1: at Washington Redskins
The Dolphins began their 2007 campaign on the road against the Washington RedskinsWashington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Redskins made the first move with kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
getting a 31-yard field goal three minutes into the second quarter. Miami would take the lead before the end of the half with a one-yard touchdown pass from Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
to tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Justin Peelle
Justin Peelle
Justin Morris Peelle is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
as time expired.
Washington took a 10–7 lead on a 19-yard Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
touchdown run with just under 12 minutes remaining in the third quarter. Dolphins kicker Jay Feely tied the game at 10 later in the quarter on a 20-yard field goal, and each team notched another field goal in the fourth quarter. With four seconds remaining and the ball on the Washington 43-yard line, Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
launched a last-second Hail Mary pass
Hail Mary pass
A Hail Mary pass or Hail Mary route in American football refers to any very long forward pass made in desperation with only a small chance of success, especially at or near the end of a half....
that was batted by Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor (American football)
Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
in the end zone. Redskins wide receiver Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
caught the ball at the six but was tackled at the three-yard line before he could score the winning touchdown.
The Redskins won the coin toss to begin overtime and promptly mounted a 10-play, 62-yard drive that included just two passes. Suisham made his third field goal of the game, this time from 39 yards out, to win the game 16–13 and hand Miami their first loss of the season as they started out 0–1 and 0-1 against NFC Opponents.
Week 2: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Attempting to rebound from their overtime road loss to the Redskins in Week 1, the Dolphins hosted the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
in Week 2. In the first quarter, Miami got the first points of the game when kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
converted a 37-yard field goal. The Cowboys would respond with a 26-yard field goal by Nick Folk
Nick Folk
Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
. In the second quarter, Dallas took the lead on a 1-yard Marion Barber III
Marion Barber III
Marion Sylvester Barber III is an American football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota....
touchdown run. Jay Feely made a 45-yard field goal attempt as the half ended with the Cowboys leading 10–6.
In the third quarter, Miami regained the lead with quarterback Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
completing an 18-yard TD pass to wide receiver Marty Booker
Marty Booker
Marty Montez Booker is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
. However, the Cowboys jumped back out in front with quarterback Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Curtis, which was followed by Folk kicking a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Dallas extended the lead with Folk's 47-yard field goal and Romo's 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Owens has been one of the dominant receivers of his era...
. The Dolphins tried to come back as Green completed a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Derek Hagan
Derek Hagan
Derek Steven Hagan, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currently a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Hagan most recently played for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2006...
, but the Cowboys managed to put the game away with Barber's 40-yard touchdown run as Miami fell to 0–2 and 0-2 against NFC Opponents.
Week 3: at New York Jets
Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Dolphins flew to The MeadowlandsGiants Stadium
Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to...
for Week 3 in an AFC East duel against the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
(who were also 0–2 heading into the game). In the first quarter, the Jets flew out first with QB Chad Pennington
Chad Pennington
James Chadwick "Chad" Pennington is an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for ten years. He is currently a football analyst with FOX Sports though he plans to return to playing after recovering from an injury...
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Laveranues Coles
Laveranues Coles
Laveranues Leon Coles is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University....
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Miami took the lead with RB Ronnie Brown
Ronnie Brown
Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers...
's 1-yard TD run. However, it was short lived as on the ensuing kickoff, RB Leon Washington
Leon Washington
Leon Washington is an American football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State. He is married to Charity Washington with whom he has a son...
returned the kick 98 yards for a touchdown. The Dolphins drew closer with kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
's 31-yard and 39-yard field goal. However, New York responded with Pennington completing a 4-yard TD pass to TE Chris Baker.
In the third quarter, the Jets increased their lead with kicker Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
's 21-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, New York settled with Pennington getting a 2-yard TD run. Miami nearly had a comeback as Brown got a 2-yard TD run, a 2-point conversion run, and a 22-yard TD pass from QB Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
. However, the Jets managed to hold on to win the game.
With their third-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–3.
Week 4: vs. Oakland Raiders
Still searching for their first win of the year, the Dolphins went home for a Week 4 duel with the Oakland RaidersOakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, featuring former teammate Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in...
. The game was delayed for 30 minutes due to thunderstorms in the area.
In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Culpepper completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR Jerry Porter. He even got a 2-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Dolphins managed to get on the board with RB Ronnie Brown
Ronnie Brown
Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers...
getting a 9-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the 'Fins managed to get closer with kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
getting a 29-yard field goal, yet Oakland answered with Culpepper getting a 5-yard TD run. Miami would end the period with QB Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Justin Peelle
Justin Peelle
Justin Morris Peelle is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
. In the fourth quarter however, Culpepper delivered the final blows by hooking up with Porter again on a 27-yard TD pass and getting a 3-yard TD run.
With their fourth-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–4.
Week 5: at Houston Texans
Still searching for their first win of the year, the Dolphins flew to Reliant StadiumReliant Stadium
Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface....
for a Week 5 showdown with the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Miami's struggles continued with Texans RB Ron Dayne
Ron Dayne
Ron Dayne is a former American football running back who is currently a free agent. He holds the NCAA record for career rushing yards, and he won the 1999 Heisman Trophy.-Early life:...
getting a 1-yard TD run. Fortunately, the 'Fins answered with kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
getting a 23-yard field goal. However, with less than 4 minutes to go in the period, history came back to haunt QB Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
. During an offensive play, WR Ted Ginn, Jr.
Ted Ginn, Jr.
-College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State....
was running with the ball and Green went low to block DT Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
. Trent would end up getting hit in the head with Johnson's knee, knocking him unconscious with a concussion. Johnson would then get flagged for taunting the uncoscious Trent Green. With Green out of the game, back-up Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
came in and helped the Dolphins take the lead with RB Ronnie Brown
Ronnie Brown
Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers...
getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Miami would increased its lead with Feely getting a 40-yard and a 33-yard field goal. Houston would end the half with kicker Kris Brown
Kris Brown
Kristopher "Kris" Clayton Brown is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent.He was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first six years of his NFL career, he has converted 132 of 173 field goals and scored 573 points...
getting a 54-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Dolphins' lead was erased with Brown giving Houston a 43-yard and a 54-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Miami reclaimed the lead with Feely kicking a 48-yard field goal. However, the Texans would pull out the win with Brown getting not only a 20-yard field goal, but a gut-punching 57-yard field goal.
With their fifth-straight loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–5, but they also suffered their first 8-straight losing streak since 1967.
Week 6: at Cleveland Browns
Still looking for their first win of the year, the Dolphins flew to Cleveland Browns StadiumCleveland Browns Stadium
-See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity...
for a Week 6 intraconference duel with the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. With QB Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
still suffering from a concussion from last week, back-up QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
was given the start.
In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Browns RB Jason Wright got a 1-yard TD run. The 'Fins would respond with kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
getting a 43-yard field goal. However, Cleveland increased its lead with QB Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson (American football)
Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Miami's struggles continued with Browns kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
getting a 40-yard field goal, along with Anderson completing a 24-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards
Braylon Edwards
-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
. The Dolphins answered with Lemon completing a 14-yard TD pass to TE David Martin
David Martin (American football)
David Earl Martin is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
, yet Cleveland managed to get a 20-yard field goal from Dawson as time ran out.
In the third quarter, the 'Fins started to retaliate with Lemon getting a 5-yard and a 1-yard TD run. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Browns would pull away with Anderson and Edwards hooking up with each other on a 5-yard and a 16-yard TD pass. Miami's only response would be Lemon's 4-yard TD pass to Martin.
With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–6 for the first time since 2004, but they also suffered their 9th-straight loss (the worst losing streak in franchise history).
Along with the St. Louis Rams, it marked the first time since 2000 (Bengals & Chargers) that two teams began a season at 0–6.
Week 7: vs New England Patriots
Still searching for their first win of the year, the Dolphins returned home for a Week 7 AFC East duel with the undefeated New England PatriotsNew England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. In the first quarter, Miami's struggles continued as Patriots QB Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
completed a 30-yard TD pass to WR Donté Stallworth and a 2-yard TD pass to TE Kyle Brady
Kyle Brady
Kyle James Brady is a former professional American football player. He played tight end for 13 seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots. He was the Jets' first round draft choice in the 1995 NFL Draft...
. In the second quarter, the Dolphins got their only score of the half with QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
getting a 4-yard TD run. Afterwards, New England continued its pounding with CB Willie Andrews
Willie Andrews
Willie Thedric Andrews is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
returning a kickoff 77 yards for a touchdown, along with Brady and WR Randy Moss
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
hooking up with each other on a 35-yard and a 50-yard TD pass. The Patriots would end the half with Brady hooking up with WR Wes Welker
Wes Welker
-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
on a 14-yard TD pass.
After a scoreless third quarter, Miami tried to make a comeback in the fourth quarter. It began with RB Patrick Cobbs
Patrick Cobbs
Patrick Cobbs is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He most recently was a member of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
getting a 1-yard TD run, along with DE Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor (American football)
Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
returning an interception 36 yards for a touchdown. However, New England made sure that they sealed their victory with Brady hooking up with Welker again on a 16-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the 'Fins ended the game with RB Jesse Chatman
Jesse Chatman
Jesse Percee Chatman is an American football running back for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
getting a 7-yard TD run.
With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–7 for the first time in franchise history, but they also lost RB Ronnie Brown
Ronnie Brown
Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers...
for the year, as he tore his ACL in the third quarter while trying to stop an interception return.
Week 8: vs. New York Giants
Still trying to get their first win, the Dolphins flew to Wembley StadiumWembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
for their special international interconference game against the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. For the game, Miami was listed as the home team. In the first quarter, the Dolphins trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence James Henry Tynes is an American football placekicker for the New York Giants. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2001.-Early years:...
nailed a 20-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Miami's struggles continued with N.Y. QB Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Eli Nelson Manning is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is the younger brother of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning...
getting a 10-yard TD run, along with Tynes nailing a 41-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the 'Fins started to make a comeback as former Giants kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
got a 29-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Miami drew close as QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
completing a 21-yard TD pass to rookie WR Ted Ginn, Jr.
Ted Ginn, Jr.
-College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State....
However, New York managed to hold on to their lead for the win.
With their 11th-straight loss, the Dolphins entered their bye week at 0–8.
Week 10: vs. Buffalo Bills
Coming off their bye week and still looking for their first win, the Dolphins went home for an AFC East duel with the Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Miami struck first as kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
managed to get a 38-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the Bills got on the board with DE Chris Kelsey
Chris Kelsey
Chris Kelsey is an American jazz musician, composer, and journalist who was born in Bangor, Maine. Kelsey is one of the few prominent jazz musicians to focus exclusively on the soprano saxophone....
sacking QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
in the endzone for a safety. Fortunately, the 'Fins responded with Lemon getting a 5-yard TD run. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, Miami's year-long struggles continued as Buffalo RB Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Terrell Lynch is an American football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, Lynch became the Bills' first 1,000-yard rookie rusher since Greg Bell in 1984...
got a 3-yard TD run, along with a 2-point conversion run. Later, the Bills sealed the win as kicker Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell is an American football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2000...
nailed the game-winning 34-yard field goal.
With their ninth-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–9, despite outgaining Buffalo in total offensive yards (269 to 214) and time of possession (36:59 to 23:01).
This marked the 5th time this year that Miami lost by 3 points.
Week 11: at Philadelphia Eagles
Still searching for their first win, the Dolphins flew to Lincoln Financial FieldLincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...
for a Week 11 interconference duel with the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. This game would mark the NFL debut of rookie QB John Beck.
After a scoreless first quarter, Miami got the first splash as rookie WR/KR/PR Ted Ginn, Jr.
Ted Ginn, Jr.
-College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State....
returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown (the first TD punt return for the Dolphins since 2000). The Eagles would end the half with kicker David Akers
David Akers
David Roy Akers is a left footed American football placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville....
nailing a 34-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Miami's year-long struggles continued as Philadelphia took the lead with RB Correll Buckhalter
Correll Buckhalter
Correll Buckhalter is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska....
getting an 8-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles sealed the win with QB A.J. Feeley (a former Dolphin) completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Jason Avant
Jason Avant
Jason Raye Avant is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
.
With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–10, eliminating them from playoff contention. This would be the first time since the 2001 Detroit Lions (who began their year at 0–12) that a team began a season 0–10.
Week 12: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Still trying to get their first win of the year, the Dolphins flew to Heinz FieldHeinz Field
Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively...
for a Week 12 Monday Night intraconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
. For LB Joey Porter
Joey Porter
Joseph "Joey" Eugene Porter is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a...
, it would be his first game in Pittsburgh against his former team. This would also mark the NFL return of RB Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams
Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams, Jr. is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft...
.
Playing in heavy rain with a delay due to lightning, the game (also known as the Heinz Field Fiasco) remained scoreless through over 59 minutes, becoming the longest scoreless tie since 1943. The game would end with Miami falling yet again as Steelers kicker Jeff Reed got the only points of the game on a fourth-quarter 24-yard field goal with 0:17 left.
With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0–11, but this would also mark the sixth time this season that the Dolphins lost by 3 points or less (a franchise worst).
In his first NFL game since New Year's Day of 2006, reinstated running back Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams
Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams, Jr. is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft...
had only six carries for 15 yards. He left the game in the second quarter with a torn pectoral
Pectoralis major muscle
The pectoralis major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle, situated at the chest of the body. It makes up the bulk of the chest muscles in the male and lies under the breast in the female...
muscle after fumbling and being stepped on by Lawrence Timmons
Lawrence Timmons
Lawrence Olajuwon Timmons is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted by the Steelers 15th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University.-Early years:...
. Williams would later be placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season.
Week 13: vs. New York Jets
Still trying to get their first win of the year, the Dolphins went home for a Week 13 AFC East rematch with the throwback-clad New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Jets RB Leon Washington
Leon Washington
Leon Washington is an American football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State. He is married to Charity Washington with whom he has a son...
got an 18-yard TD run. The Dolphins would end the period with kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
getting a 53-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Miami drew closer as Feely kicked a 44-yard field goal, yet New York replied with kicker Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 29-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Dolphins took the lead as CB Michael Lehan
Michael Lehan
Michael Lehan is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
returned a fumble 43 yards for a touchdown. However, the Jets regained the lead with QB Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR Brad Smith
Brad Smith (American football)
Bradley "Brad" Alexander Smith is an American football quarterback, running back, wide receiver and return specialist for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He played college football at Missouri.-High...
, along with Nugent kicking a 40-yarder and a 35-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, New York increased their lead with Nugent kicking a 35-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Jets sealed the win with RB Thomas Jones getting a 1-yard TD run, Nugent nailing a 26-yard field goal, and Washington getting a 12-yard TD run.
With the loss, Miami fell to 0–12, and have lost 15 straight games dating back to game 14 of last season. This also marked the first time since the 2001 Detroit Lions that a team began a season 0–12.
Week 14: at Buffalo Bills
Still trying to get their first win, the Dolphins flew to Ralph Wilson StadiumRalph Wilson Stadium
Ralph Wilson Stadium is a football stadium, located in the town of Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, New York. It is the home for the Buffalo Bills, of the NFL...
for a Week 14 AFC East rematch with the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Miami's year-long struggles continued as Bills QB Trent Edwards
Trent Edwards
Trent Edwards is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
completed a 13-yard and a 28-yard TD pass to TE Robert Royal
Robert Royal
Robert Shelton Royal is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
, while rookie QB John Beck had the ball slip out of his hand and have it caught by Buffalo Safety George Wilson, who would return it 20 yards for a touchdown. The Dolphins would get on the board with RB Samkon Gado
Samkon Gado
Samkon Kaltho Gado is an Nigerian-American running back of American football who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Liberty....
getting a 12-yard TD run, yet the Bills answered with kicker Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell is an American football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2000...
getting a 51-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Buffalo continued its dominance as Edwards completed a 9-yard TD pass to WR Lee Evans
Lee Evans (American football)
-Buffalo Bills:Evans was initially assigned the jersey number 84. Evans, as a reference to his full name, had always worn the number 3 in college, a number that was not allowed to be used in professional football for wide receivers...
for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the 'Fins tried to rally as Gado got a 20-yard TD run, while kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
got a 41-yard field goal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Bills sealed the win with Edwards and Evans hooking up with each other again on a 70-yard TD pass.
With yet another loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–13.
This would mark their 16th-straight loss, dating back to last season. Also, Miami became the 5th team in NFL history to begin a season at 0–13.
Despite getting the start, Beck only lasted for the first three series, due to a dismal performance (1/2 for 6 yards).
Week 15: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Still in the hunt for their first win of the year, the Dolphins went home for a Week 15 intraconference duel with the Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Ravens kicker Matt Stover
Matt Stover
John Matthew "Matt" Stover is a former American Football placekicker. As of the start of the 2009 NFL season, he was the third most accurate kicker in the history of the National Football League. He is of Greek origin. He has played for the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, and the Baltimore...
managed to get a 27-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Dolphins continued to trail as Stover kicked a 39-yard field goal. Afterwards, the 'Fins got on the board as kicker Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....
managed to get a 23-yard field goal. Baltimore would end the half with QB Kyle Boller
Kyle Boller
Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason
Derrick Mason
Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
.
In the third quarter, Miami began to gain steam as RB Samkon Gado
Samkon Gado
Samkon Kaltho Gado is an Nigerian-American running back of American football who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Liberty....
managed to get a 7-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Dolphins took the lead as Feely kicked a 29-yard and an 18-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Ravens tie the game with Stover nailing an 18-yard field goal. In overtime, the demons were lifted as QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
completed the game-winning 64-yard TD pass to WR Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.He played college football at Stanford. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005....
. Soon after players and coaches rejoiced in the locker room after a long awaited first win.
With the win, not only did Miami improve to 1–13, but it also snapped a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season's December 15 win over the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
, notching their first win of the 2007 season and avoiding their becoming the first team in NFL history to go 0–16. This would turn out to be their only win in a dismal 1–15 and would keep them from being possibly labeled as the worst team in NFL history. They also avoided having to play with a 0–14 record against a New England Patriots team carrying the complimentary 14–0 record, and widely rooted for to become the first team in over 30 years to match the perfect season feat originally posted by the Dolphins.
For Cleo Lemon, he would get his first career 300-yard game, as he completed 23 out of 39 passes for 315 yards and 1 touchdown.
Week 16: at New England Patriots
Coming off their home win over the Ravens, the Dolphins flew to Gillette StadiumGillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston and from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution...
for a Week 16 AFC East rematch with the undefeated New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Patriots QB Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
completed an 11-yard TD pass to WR Randy Moss
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, New England pulled away with Brady & Moss hooked up with each other again on a 1-yard TD pass, RB Laurence Maroney
Laurence Maroney
Laurence Maroney is an American football running back who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 21st overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota.-Early years:Maroney attended Normandy Senior High School in St...
getting a 59-yard TD run, and Brady completing a 48-yard TD pass to WR Jabar Gaffney
Jabar Gaffney
Derrick Jabar Gaffney is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
. In the third quarter, the Dolphins would get on the board as QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.He played college football at Stanford. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005....
. However, the Patriots' defense took over for the rest of the game.
With the loss, Miami fell to 1–14.
Week 17: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Hoping to finish their horrendous season on a high note, the Dolphins went home for a Week 17 intraconference duel with the Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
. In the first quarter, Miami struck first as kicker Jay Feeley managed to get a 49-yard field goal. The Bengals would take the lead as QB Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Chad Johnson. In the second quarter, the 'Fins regained the lead as QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
completed a 5-yard TD to rookie WR Ted Ginn, Jr.
Ted Ginn, Jr.
-College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State....
, yet Cincinnati retook the lead with Palmer completing a 70-yard TD pass to Chad Johnson and a 4-yard TD pass to WR Antonio Chatman
Antonio Chatman
Antonio Tavaras Chatman is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
.
In the third quarter, the Bengals increased their lead with Safety Chinedum Ndukwe
Chinedum Ndukwe
Chinedum "Nedu" Ndukwe is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
returning a fumble 54 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, the Dolphins tried to come back as rookie QB John Beck got a 2-yard TD run, but Cincinnati pulled away as RB Kenny Watson
Kenny Watson
Kenneth Dwight Watson is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2001...
got a 2-yard TD run and kicker Shayne Graham
Shayne Graham
Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...
nailing a 30-yard field goal. Miami ended the game with Beck completing a 22-yard TD pass to WR Derek Hagan
Derek Hagan
Derek Steven Hagan, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currently a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Hagan most recently played for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2006...
.
With the loss, the Dolphins ended their season at 1–15.
September
During the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Redskins, starting strong safety Yeremiah BellYeremiah Bell
Yeremiah Neavius Bell is an American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
suffered a torn Achilles' tendon. As a result, he was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
on September 11. The team also waived backup defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State. He currently works for NBC Sports as a college football analyst, previously...
, who did not play in the season opener. With two open spots on the 53-man roster, the team signed contracts with veteran safeties and Donovin Darius
Donovin Darius
Donovin Lee Darius is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars 25th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, and played for nine seasons with the team. He played for the Miami Dolphins in 2007...
and Lamont Thompson
Lamont Thompson
Lamont Darnell Thompson is a safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
. They were waived by the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
, respectively, at the end of the preseason. The same day, rookie linebacker Kelvin Smith
Kelvin Smith
Kelvin Vincent Smith is an American football linebacker of the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
, who was waived four days earlier, was re-signed to the team's practice squad.
October
On the first day of the month, linebacker Robert McCuneRobert McCune
Robert McCune is an American football linebacker who is currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
was waived from injured reserve. Linebacker Jim Maxwell suffered the same fate eight days later.
The Dolphins' active roster remained unchanged for nearly a month after the season opener. The first transactions since came on October 10, when defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was signed and safety Lamont Thompson
Lamont Thompson
Lamont Darnell Thompson is a safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
was released. Thompson appeared in one game for the Dolphins after being signed on September 11 and made one tackle. Rayburn went to training camp with the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
in 2007 after spending the first four years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
On October 16, Miami traded their No. 1 receiver, seven-year veteran Chris Chambers
Chris Chambers
Christopher J. "Chris" Chambers is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
, to the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. In 100 games with the Dolphins since being drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft
2001 NFL Draft
The 2001 NFL Draft took place on April 21–22, 2001 at the theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. This was the 66th National Football League draft in league history. The draft was broadcast on ESPN both days and eventually moved to ESPN2. No teams elected to claim any players in the...
, Chambers caught 405 passes for 5,688 yards and 43 touchdowns. He earned his first Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
selection in 2005. In the team's first six games of the 2007 season, he caught 31 passes for 415 yards with no touchdowns. On the same day, the team also released safety Donovin Darius
Donovin Darius
Donovin Lee Darius is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars 25th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, and played for nine seasons with the team. He played for the Miami Dolphins in 2007...
and placed defensive tackle Chase Page
Chase Page
Chase Frederick Page is an American football defensive tackle who most recently played for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
on injured reserve.
To fill the three roster spots vacated by Chambers, Darius and Page, the Dolphins signed three defensive linemen – tackles Anthony Bryant and Jesse Mahelona
Jesse Mahelona
Jesse Steven Kahuanani Mahelona was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
and end Derreck Robinson
Derreck Robinson
Derreck Robinson is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Iowa.Robinson has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins and Dallas...
. Bryant was on the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
prior to his signing. Mahelona and Robinson had been released by the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
and San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, respectively, in September.
After suffering a concussion in the team's Week 5 game against the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, starting quarterback Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
was placed on injured reserve on October 20. Wide receiver Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed is a American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
– an undrafted free agent from Michigan State – was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.
Three days later, defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona was waived after being inactive for one game with the team. Starting running back Ronnie Brown
Ronnie Brown
Ronnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers...
and starting free safety Renaldo Hill
Renaldo Hill
Renaldo Hill is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State....
were both placed on injured reserve with torn ACLs suffered in the team's Week 7 game against the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. Brown was leading the NFL in offensive yards at the time of the injury.
On October 24, two of the three roster spots were filled from outside the organization as the Dolphins signed defensive end Quentin Moses
Quentin Moses
Quentin Moses is an American football linebacker for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.-Early years:Moses attended Cedar Shoals High School...
and safety Lance Schulters
Lance Schulters
Lance A. Schulters is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
. Moses was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
and was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 2. He was inactive for six games before being waived. Schulters spent the latter part of the 2006 season with the Atlanta Falcons after starting for the Dolphins in 2005. Tight end Aaron Halterman
Aaron Halterman
Aaron Halterman is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Indiana....
was also promoted from the practice squad.
Additionally, running back Samkon Gado
Samkon Gado
Samkon Kaltho Gado is an Nigerian-American running back of American football who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Liberty....
was claimed off waivers from the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The team was granted a one-game roster exemption, as Gado was unable to meet the Dolphins in time for their October 28 game in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. On October 30, defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was waived to make room for Gado on the active roster.
The Dolphins also filled two practice squad spots vacated by Reed and Halterman with quarterback Casey Bramlet
Casey Bramlet
Casey Bramlet was a professional gridiron football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
and tight end Buck Ortega
Buck Ortega
Buck Ortega is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Miami....
. A seventh-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
in 2004, Bramlet spent 2007 training camp with the Atlanta Falcons. Ortega had been waived by the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in late August.
November
On November 6, the Dolphins placed linebacker Abraham WrightAbraham Wright
Abraham Winston Wright is a Canadian football defensive end who plays for BC Lions for the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
– one of the team's seventh-round picks in 2007 – on injured reserve with a knee injury. He had inactive for all eight of the team's games in 2007. Practice squad tight end Buck Ortega
Buck Ortega
Buck Ortega is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Miami....
was released the same day. The following day, defensive back Jereme Perry
Jereme Perry
Jereme Jovon Perry is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
was signed to the active roster an undrafted free agent wide receiver Stefan Logan
Stefan Logan
Stefan Logan is a wide receiver, running back and return specialist for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
(South Dakota
University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota ', the state’s oldest university, was founded in 1862 and classes began in 1882. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States, USD is home to South Dakota's only medical school and law school. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and its current...
) was signed to the practice squad. Perry had spent the 2006 season and 2007 training camp with the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
On November 14, safety Travares Tillman
Travares Tillman
Travares Arastius Tillman is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Tuff Harris
Tuff Harris
Chester David "Tuff" Harris is an American football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
– an undrafted defensive back from Montana
Montana Grizzlies
Montana Grizzlies is the nickname given to the athletic teams of the University of Montana. The women's basketball team, however, uses the moniker Lady Griz...
– was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Placekicker Matt Prater
Matt Prater
Matt Prater is an American football placekicker who plays for the Denver Broncos. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, where he majored in psychology.-High school career:Prater attended...
, who spent training camp with the Dolphins, was re-signed to the practice squad. Prater briefly held the kicking job for the Atlanta Falcons, but was waived on September 19 after going 1-for-4 on field goal in two games.
On November 19, running back Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams
Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams, Jr. is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft...
was reinstated by the NFL. Williams had been suspended since the 2006 offseason for his fourth violation of the league substance abuse policy. The team was granted a one-week roster exemption for Williams.
Williams' return to the Dolphins did not last long, however. After being activated by the Dolphins when running back Samkon Gado
Samkon Gado
Samkon Kaltho Gado is an Nigerian-American running back of American football who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Liberty....
was waived on November 26, Williams suffered a torn pectoral muscle against the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
. He was placed on injured reserve on November 28 and Gado was re-signed.
Despite returning to practice on November 6, offensive lineman Joe Toledo
Joe Toledo
Joseph Christopher Toledo is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
– on the physically-unable-to-perform list since training camp – was unable to return to the active roster for the 2007 season. His practice period expired on November 27, forcing him to remain on the PUP list for the remainder of the season.
December
On December 4, starting middle linebacker Zach ThomasZach Thomas
Zachary Michael Thomas is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech....
was placed on injured reserve with lingering effects of a concussion suffered earlier in the season. Safety Cameron Worrell
Cameron Worrell
Cameron Worrell is an American football safety in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
became the third starting strong safety to be placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in the team's Week 13 game against the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Wide receiver Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed
Kerry Reed is a American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
was also waived by the team after spending six games on the active roster.
To fill two of the roster spots, linebacker Kelvin Smith
Kelvin Smith
Kelvin Vincent Smith is an American football linebacker of the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
and offensive tackle Julius Wilson
Julius Wilson
Julius Wilson is an American football offensive tackle for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at UAB.Wilson has also been a member of the St...
were promoted to the active roster from the practice squad. Both rookies, Smith had originally been drafted in the seventh round out of Syracuse in 2007 while Wilson was signed as an undrafted free agent out of UAB
UAB Blazers
The UAB Blazers are the forest green and old gold-swathed athletic teams at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school is one of the twelve member institutions of Conference USA and participates in Division I of the NCAA...
. Filling the third spot was rookie linebacker Mark Washington
Mark Washington (linebacker)
Mark Washington is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Texas State....
, who was signed off the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
.
Wide receiver Kerry Reed was re-signed to the practice squad after being waived by the team, and linebacker Marcello Church was signed to the practice squad as well. Church went undrafted out of Florida State
Florida State Seminoles football
The Florida State Seminoles football team represents Florida State University in college football. The Florida State Seminoles compete in NCAA Division I-FBS and are members of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
in 2006 and had spent part of the 2007 offseason with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
.
Awards and honors
Dolphins players received two weekly honors during the 2007 season. Wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr.Ted Ginn, Jr.
-College career:OSU track coach Russ Rogers recruited Ginn to run track, believing that he could qualify for the 2008 Olympics. However, his track career was put on hold in order to focus on football. Ginn was recruited as a defensive back by Ohio State....
won Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors for his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in Week 11, during which he returned a punt 87 yard for a touchdown (the first of his career) and also caught four passes for 52 yards.
In Week 15, quarterback Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
won AFC
American Football Conference
The American Football Conference is one of the two conferences of the National Football League . This conference and its counterpart, the National Football Conference , currently contain 16 teams each, making up the 32 teams of the NFL....
Offensive Player of the Week honors for leading the Dolphins to their first victory of the season against the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. In the game, Lemon went 23-for-39 for 315 yards and threw a game-winning 64-yard touchdown pass to Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo
Greg Camarillo is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.He played college football at Stanford. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005....
in overtime.
On December 18, it was announced that defensive end Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor (American football)
Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
was selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl
2008 Pro Bowl
The 2008 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2007 season. It was played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2008. The game was televised in the United States by Fox and began shortly after 11:40am local time . The NFC won, 42–30, despite a 17-point first half AFC...
– his fourth straight selection and sixth overall. Taylor finished the 2007 season with 56 tackles (47 solo), 11 sacks, four passes defensed and an interception returned for a touchdown.