Dolphins Cut Two More, Waive Two More

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The Dolphins aren't done just yet. Omar Kelly is also reporting that they have cut defensive end's Marques Douglas and Charles Grant, and have claimed former Brown's defensive end Clifton Geathers and former Ravens practice squad offensive tackle Joe Reitz off waivers.

Dolphins Claim DL Rob Rose, OT Jeremy Parnell Off Waivers

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Nothing has been confirmed yet, but Brian McIntyre tweeted that the Dolphins have claimed defensive lineman Rob Rose, and the New Orleans Times is reporting they have claimed offensive tackle Jeremy Parnell, who, according to Ben Volin, has also played defensive lineman and tight end.   no comments

Dolphins Cut Procter

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The relief was short lived for offensive guard Cory Procter. A day after learning he had made the 53-man roster, Adam Schefter is reporting that he has been cut. The Dolphins have most likely claimed a guard from the waiver wire, along with another player with Will Allen expected to go on injured reserve. no comments

Dolphins Plan to Put Will Allen on IR

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Ethan J. Skolnick of the Sun-Sentinel is reporting that a source close to the team has confirmed that the Dolphins plan to put Will Allen on injured reserve, effectively ending his 2010 season.

This is arguably the worse news yet to hit Miami from the injury front. Although the Dolphins have two promising corners in Vontae Davis and Sean Smith, Smith had a rough training camp and preseason, and a healthy Allen could have pushed him for some snaps in the base defense.

What is sure to take a huge blow is the nickel package. Allen, without a doubt, would have been the nickel corner, but now the newly acquired Benny Sapp or rookie Nolan Carroll will handle those duties. Both struggled somewhat in the preseason.

Carroll reportedly had a fantastic camp, but was picked on a bit by the opposition's slot receivers in the four exhibition games. Sapp on the other hand, was a little better, but still conceded a few receptions in the final two preseason games after he was brought over from Minnesota for Greg Camarillo. Both are pretty big dropoffs from a healthy Will Allen, though.

Expect the Dolphins to announce a new addition from the waiver wire very soon. The new opening could be used for more corner depth, but a tight end or guard would also fill a need.

Cutdown Day 2010: Martin, Turner, Thomas, and White Get the Axe

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When initial reports began to trickle out about Patrick Turner getting the boot in favor of Roberto Wallace and Marlon Moore, I thought my 53-man roster prediction from yesterday was in pretty good shape. It didn't take long for the Dolphins to disagree with me though.

They decided to only keep three true guards by releasing Donald Thomas, who started 12 games last season. Despite bringing in Pat McQuistan in a trade yesterday, Lydon Murtha wasn't let go, which suggest McQuistan will also be looked at as a guard, much like Nate Garner's hybrid role, but don't be surprised if the Dolphins look to add a tackle through the waiver wire.

Quentin Moses prevented his roster bubble from bursting once again, beating out special-teams contributor Erik Walden. But there's no doubt, today's biggest surprise was the release of David Martin, and John Nalbone making the team as the No. 2 tight end.

No, Martin didn't do a whole lot in the preseason, but his past had most Dolphins related writers thinking he was a lock to make the team. It's hard to believe the coaches and front office acutally think Nalbone is ready to step in and get extensive playing time, which would happen considering how many two tight end sets the Dolphins use.

That's why my initial reaction to this is either the Dolphins plan to pick up another tight end through the waiver wire, acquire one through a trade, they have decided to run more three receiver sets, thus abandoning tight two end formations as their bread and butter, or they are planning to resign Martin after Week 1 to avoid paying him guaranteed money. I guess all we can do is stay tuned.

Without further ado, please welcome your 2010 Miami Dolphins! A full list of today's cuts can be seen below the 53-man roster.

OFFENSE (24)

QB: Chad Henne, Chad Pennington, Tyler Thigpen
RB: Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams, Patick Cobbs, Lex Hilliard
FB: Lousaka Polite
TE: Anthony Fasano, John Nalbone
WR: Brandon Marshall, Brian Hartline, Davone Bess, Roberto Wallace, Marlon Moore
OT: Jake Long, Vernon Carey, Lydon Murtha, Pat McQuistan
OG: John Jerry, Richie Incognito, Cory Procter
C: Jake Grove, Joe Berger

DEFENSE (26)

DE: Kendall Langford, Jared Odrick, Marques Douglas, Tony McDaniel, Charles Grant
NT: Randy Starks, Paul Soliai
OLB: Cameron Wake, Koa Misi, Ikaika Alama-Francis, Charlie Anderson, Quentin Moses
ILB: Karlos Dansby, Channing Crowder, Tim Dobbins, Micah Johnson
CB: Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, Will Allen, Nolan Carroll, Jason Allen, Benny Sapp
S: Yeremiah Bell, Chris Clemons, Tyrone Culver, Reshad Jones

SPECIAL TEAMS (3)

K: Dan Carpenter
P: Brandon Fields
LS: John Denney

Contracts Terminated
TE David Martin
NT Montavious Stanely

Waived
QB Pat White
CB Ross Weaver
OLB Erik Walden
WR Patrick Turner
OG Donald Thomas
ILB Austin Spitler
WR Julius Pruitt
CB Nate Ness
OLB Chris McCoy
FB Rolly Lumbala
CB Kevin Hobbs
C Andrew Hartline
OT Andrew Gardner
ILB J.D. Folsom
OG Ray Feinga
DE Lionel Dotson
DE Ryan Baker
S Jonathon Amaya