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Sometimes it is necessary to take a step backwards to move forward. That appears to be the Miami Dolphins’ approach towards renovating the defense, which has been the backbone of South Florida’s NFL franchise for the past five seasons. The...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Miami Dolphins - INSIDE SLANT NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday that the Dolphins don't necessarily have to relocate despite the Florida legislature's refusal last week to fund renovations to Sun Life...

Dolphins cornerback Richard Marshall announced via Twitter that he’s been medically cleared to practice. Marshall, a seven-year veteran, missed 12 games last season after sustaining a back injury early in the year. Here’s Marshall’s...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Miami Dolphins - INSIDE SLANT The Dolphins received plenty of attention for spending big money on offensive weapons who can help out quarterback Ryan Tannehill. But the team is also undergoing big changes at...

DAVIE — Dolphins rookie cornerbacks Will Davis and Jamar Taylor were teammates for the Senior Bowl in January, but putting on those uniforms didn't compare to putting on their Dolphins practice gear Friday for the opening day of Miami's three-day...

NFL Team Report - Miami Dolphins - INSIDE SLANT Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland still has a void at offensive tackle following the draft, and he didn't waste any time in getting a look at all of his remaining options. The Dolphins worked out...

Dolphins center Mike Pouncey, who attended Florida, was so excited general manager Jeff Ireland drafted three Gators on Saturday’s final day of the draft he sent out a tweet that read, “I will be handing out gator shirts to all my teammates...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Miami Dolphins - INSIDE SLANT The Dolphins made the biggest moves in the NFL last month in free agency, and they did it again in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Dolphins packaged their No. 12...

 DAVIE – The Dolphins selected cornerback Jamar Taylor of Boise State with their second-round draft pick Friday night.  Taylor (5-11, 192) should be able to immediately challenge for a starting position among a group of holdovers that includes...

The Miami Dolphins have had a pretty solid defense the past few seasons, and 2012 was no exception. Defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle's unit finished seventh in points allowed per game (20.0), 12th in yards allowed (356.8), seventh in sacks (42) and...

The Miami Dolphins talked a big game about "the plan" for rebuilding the team this offseason, and here is a breakdown of what General Manager Jeff Ireland and coach Joe Philbin delivered. Miami began this offseason with $44 million in cap space, and...

MIAMI GARDENS — Happy Birthday, Dan Carpenter. On the day the Dolphins kicker turned 27, Carpenter nailed a 43-yard field goal at the gun to complete a 24-21 comeback victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Sun Life Stadium. That's how you end a...