The Dolphins are bringing back one of their key special teams players. Justin Bethel has re-signed with Miami, the team announced on Friday. Bethel joined the Dolphins at the start of the 2022 season. He appeared in all 17 games for Miami, playing 83 percent of the club’s special teams snaps and 11 percent of [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Bethel re-signs with Dolphins
Raiders announce the signing of John Jenkins
The Raiders have signed unrestricted free agent John Jenkins, the team announced Friday. The defensive tackle has 10 years of experience, spending the past two in Miami. He played 260 defensive snaps and 61 on special teams in 16 games last season, totaling 20 tackles. The Saints made Jenkins a third-round draft selection in 2013, [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders announce the signing of John Jenkins
Dolphins plan to re-sign Andrew Van Ginkel
Andrew Van Ginkel is planning to return to Miami. The Dolphins are expecting to re-sign Van Ginkel, according to Jason Sarney of USA Today. A 2019 fifth-round draft pick, Van Ginkel has played his entire career in Miami. Last year Van Ginkel saw his playing time decline to just 29 percent of defensive snaps, after [more] … [Read more...] about Dolphins plan to re-sign Andrew Van Ginkel
Michael Deiter signs one-year deal with Texans
The Texans have signed free agent center Michael Deiter on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. They also announced completed deals with linebacker Cory Littleton and running back Devin Singletary. Deiter, 26, played all 17 games last season with the Dolphins but only on special teams. He played 76 snaps. The Dolphins made Deiter [more] … [Read more...] about Michael Deiter signs one-year deal with Texans
Giants agree to deal with Bobby McCain
The Giants have agreed to terms with safety Bobby McCain. The team was in need of safety help after Julian Love signed with the Seahawks. The Commanders cut McCain on Feb. 27, saving $4.42 million. McCain, 29, has played eight years in the NFL, including six with Miami after they made him a fifth-round selection [more] … [Read more...] about Giants agree to deal with Bobby McCain
Law professors attack Roger Goodell’s authority to resolve claims in Brian Flores case
As Brian Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton seek reconsideration of a mixed-bad ruling regarding their effort to escape mandatory arbitration of claims made against the NFL and multiple teams, they have allies in the form of law professors who focus their efforts on dispute resolution. On Tuesday, 12 law professors filed paperwork in support [more] … [Read more...] about Law professors attack Roger Goodell’s authority to resolve claims in Brian Flores case
Mike White: At its core, Dolphins offense is same system I ran with Jets
Quarterback Mike White is staying in the AFC East after signing with the Dolphins in free agency. White told reporters on Wednesday that Miami was high on his list of potential teams, given that he grew up in the area, has an offseason home in Florida, and has plenty of familiarity with the scheme because [more] … [Read more...] about Mike White: At its core, Dolphins offense is same system I ran with Jets
Jake Bailey says his grievance with the Patriots over his suspension has been resolved
Late last season, the Patriots suspended punter Jake Bailey after a dispute about whether Bailey was ready to return to the field after an injury. That dispute became particularly contentious because Bailey had $2.115 million in guaranteed salary for 2023, and a suspension can void a player’s guarantees. Bailey filed a grievance to contest the [more] … [Read more...] about Jake Bailey says his grievance with the Patriots over his suspension has been resolved
Dolphins officially exercise Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option
Word earlier this month was that the Dolphins would be exercising their option on Tua Tagovailoa‘s contract for the 2024 season and it’s now official. The Dolphins announced that they are exercising the fifth-year option on Tagovailoa’s rookie deal on Monday. The option comes with a $23.17 million salary that is fully guaranteed for next [more] … [Read more...] about Dolphins officially exercise Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option