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Dolphins release LB Matt Roth, sign 2 others (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:52:52 PST

Linebacker Matt Roth was released Tuesday by the Miami Dolphins, a move that came a week after coach Tony Sparano lauded his work off the bench. The Dolphins also signed cornerback Evan Oglesby and defensive end Ikeaika Alma-Francis. Defensive tackle Jason Ferguson was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending leg injury, and safety Nate Ness was released.

Dolphins release one-time starting LB Matt Roth, sign Oglesby and Alma-Francis (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:26:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Linebacker Matt Roth was released Tuesday by the Miami Dolphins, a move that came a week after coach Tony Sparano lauded his work off the bench.

Calm approach has Chargers back on top (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:00 PST

Refusing to panic after another slow start, San Diego eads the AFC West and is eyeing a No. 2 playoff seed.

Patriots preparing to face second unbeaten team in 3 weeks, the 10-0 New Orleans Saints (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:01:00 PST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The last NFL team to go unbeaten in the regular season gets its second chance in three weeks to stop an opponent from chasing that same goal.

Dolphins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:23:52 PST

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano confirmed Monday that veteran nose tackle Jason Ferguson is out for the season with a quad injury and not a knee injury that had been widely reported.

Either way, the burden of anchoring Miami's 3-4 defense will fall on the broad shoulders of Paul Soliai, who has missed the past two games with an ankle injury but is expected to play Sunday against the 3-7 injury-decimated Bills.

"I would hope that Paul Soliai is ready to go and Paul Soliai would have to step in there and play," Sparano said. "Now the last time that happened, the guy played pretty good. I would hope that is where we are."

Soliai filled in for a nicked-up Ferguson against the Jets last month and notched a career-high six tackles.

NFL Team Reports: AFC East (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:16:25 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson out for the season with quad injury (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:16:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson will miss the rest of the season with a quadriceps injury, coach Tony Sparano said Monday.

Miami's Ferguson done for the season (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:14:48 PST

Miami Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson will miss the rest of the season with a quadriceps injury, coach Tony Sparano said Monday. Sparano said he was unsure if Ferguson, who turns 35 on Saturday, will need surgery. He declined to elaborate on the specifics of the injury. "We lost a heck of a player and another captain and those types of things," Sparano said.

Sunday Spotlight: How do the Ravens stop Peyton Manning? (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:32:55 PST

It's been an impossible question for defenses facing the Colts all season -- what do we do about Peyton...

A workhorse once again, Ricky Williams thriving with Dolphins at age 32 (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring.

Ricky Williams a workhorse once again (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:50 PST

Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring. That was in 2004, when a marijuana habit drove Williams out of the NFL. The following year he began a comeback that proceeded fitfully because of Miami Dolphins coaching changes, a season-ending injury and an 18-month suspension. The Dolphins stuck with Williams, and now he might just save their season.

Ricky Williams scores 3 TDs in fill-in role, Dolphins reach .500 with 24-17 win over Panthers (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:41:00 PST

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back.

Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17 (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:38:00 PST

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back. Ricky Williams showed he's still got it. The 32-year-old Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns, and the Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 24-17 on Thursday night for their fourth win in six games to get into the AFC playoff picture.

Dolphins lose C Grove to injury against Panthers (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:14:01 PST

The Miami Dolphins are getting thin at center. Starter Jake Grove left Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers because of an ankle injury early in the third quarter and was questionable to return. Then, backup Joe Berger left with an unspecified injury early in the fourth for a series before returning with about 5 minutes left in the period.

Dolphins lead Panthers 14-3 after 3rd quarter (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:50:10 PST

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

Panthers WR Steve Smith OK after minor car accident on way to game (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:00 PST

Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.

Williams, Stewart a go for Panthers vs. Dolphins (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:51 PST

Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are active against Miami despite nagging injuries. Williams missed practice Wednesday with a sore left knee. Stewart was held out a day earlier with a sore left Achilles' tendon. Both were listed as questionable for Thursday's game. The Panthers were without reserve defensive end Charles Johnson (pectoral), fullback Brad Hoover...

Thursday Night Spotlight: Whither the Wildcat? (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:19 PST

It's defined the Miami Dolphins since they unleashed it in Week 3 of their miracle 2008 season.

Dolphins' Ronnie Brown out for year (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:50:48 PST

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown out for season because of foot injury (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:00 PST

MIAMI - Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury - again.

AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST

Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Henning left Carolina too conservative, returns with Dolphins running unique, tricky offence (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:10:00 PST

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano and assistant David Lee get plenty of credit for making the wildcat a much-copied NFL sensation.

Tight end Anthony Fasano, 2 Dolphins reserves out for Thursday's game at Carolina (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:10:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano has been ruled out of Thursday night's game at Charlotte because of a hip injury.

At 4-5, Panthers and Dolphins on rise as they meet Thursday night (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:00 PST

At the end of September, the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers already were being written off. Both were 0-3 and their 2008 division titles were being termed flukes.