BY SEAN DONOVAN
In a somewhat unexpected turn, the Miami Dolphins managed to re-sign half of their free agent defensive tackle duo.
According to Fox Sports, the Dolphins and Randy Starks have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal. Paul Soliai, Miami's other longtime defensive line stalwart, was reportedly offered a similar contract before signing a five-year, $33 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday.
The deal is a coup for Miami, which retains a productive defensive lineman at a reasonable cost. Starks earned $8.45 million last season after receiving the franchise tag.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Starks, Soliai ready to move on from Dolphins
BY NICK ST. DENIS
The interior of the Miami Dolphins' defensive line will take on a different look next year.
Defensive tackles Randy Starks and Paul Soliai are set to become free agents next week if the Dolphins don't re-sign one or both of them, and neither appear to be a priority for Miami.
For starters, Starks' agent, Tony Paige, recently said his client's return to the team is "unlikely," because the Dolphins simply haven't made any effort to negotiate a new contract.
The interior of the Miami Dolphins' defensive line will take on a different look next year.
Defensive tackles Randy Starks and Paul Soliai are set to become free agents next week if the Dolphins don't re-sign one or both of them, and neither appear to be a priority for Miami.
For starters, Starks' agent, Tony Paige, recently said his client's return to the team is "unlikely," because the Dolphins simply haven't made any effort to negotiate a new contract.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Starks may default back to Dolphins' starter
BY SEAN DONOVAN
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Randy Starks may find himself back in the starting lineup this Sunday when his team plays the Atlanta Falcons, but not necessarily because he's off his 'punishment.'
He'll be there because fellow defensive lineman Paul Soliai is unlikely to play in Week 3 due to a knee injury suffered in the fourth quarter of last week's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Soliai is sitting out practice this week and, according to The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero, the injury may cause the seven-year veteran to miss more than just this upcoming game.
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Randy Starks may find himself back in the starting lineup this Sunday when his team plays the Atlanta Falcons, but not necessarily because he's off his 'punishment.'
He'll be there because fellow defensive lineman Paul Soliai is unlikely to play in Week 3 due to a knee injury suffered in the fourth quarter of last week's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Soliai is sitting out practice this week and, according to The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero, the injury may cause the seven-year veteran to miss more than just this upcoming game.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Bills, Fins yet to move needle on tagged players
BY SEAN DONOVAN
Eight NFL players received the franchise tag in 2013, giving them each until July 15th to agree to a contract extension with their team or play the season on a one-year, fully guaranteed deal.
For free safety Jairus Byrd and defensive tackle Randy Starks, who were tagged by the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins respectively, there hasn't been any progress on the former. (photo: LostBob, Flickr)
According to CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora, talks between Byrd and the Bills that began in the middle of the 2012 regular season have have reached an impasse. The star safety has not yet signed his franchise tender nor has he shown up for any of the team's offseason minicamps.
For free safety Jairus Byrd and defensive tackle Randy Starks, who were tagged by the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins respectively, there hasn't been any progress on the former. (photo: LostBob, Flickr)
According to CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora, talks between Byrd and the Bills that began in the middle of the 2012 regular season have have reached an impasse. The star safety has not yet signed his franchise tender nor has he shown up for any of the team's offseason minicamps.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Pats' Spikes shows to minicamp, Fins' Starks will
BY NICK ST. DENIS
The New England Patriots' and Miami Dolphins' respective front-seven gatherings will be a little more crowded this week than last thanks to the impactful term "mandatory."
According to multiple media reports, linebacker Brandon Spikes, who stayed home during the Patriots' voluntary OTAs, was present Monday for the first day of New England's minicamp. (photo: Karen Cardoza, Flickr)
Spikes is in the final year of his 2010 rookie contract and was the only player on his team to sit out of OTAs. The former second-round pick tallied 92 tackles, seven passes defensed, five forced fumbles and a sack in 15 games last season.
According to multiple media reports, linebacker Brandon Spikes, who stayed home during the Patriots' voluntary OTAs, was present Monday for the first day of New England's minicamp. (photo: Karen Cardoza, Flickr)
Spikes is in the final year of his 2010 rookie contract and was the only player on his team to sit out of OTAs. The former second-round pick tallied 92 tackles, seven passes defensed, five forced fumbles and a sack in 15 games last season.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Wallace misses practice, Starks still staying home
BY SEAN DONOVAN
Two high-profile players were missing from the Miami Dolphins' voluntary team practices on Wednesday, albeit for very different reasons.
Mike Wallace, who was signed to a massive free-agent contract this offseason, missed the practice to attend to a family emergency, according to The Miami Herald. (photo: Doug Butchy, Flickr)
Wallace has attended all of Miami's offseason programs so far, and per his policy, Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin declined to comment on his star wide receiver's absence when speaking to reporters afterwards.
Two high-profile players were missing from the Miami Dolphins' voluntary team practices on Wednesday, albeit for very different reasons.Mike Wallace, who was signed to a massive free-agent contract this offseason, missed the practice to attend to a family emergency, according to The Miami Herald. (photo: Doug Butchy, Flickr)
Wallace has attended all of Miami's offseason programs so far, and per his policy, Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin declined to comment on his star wide receiver's absence when speaking to reporters afterwards.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Starks volunteers to skip Fins' voluntary workouts
BY NICK ST. DENIS
Randy Starks is taking the popular route of franchise-tagged players.
The Miami Dolphins defensive lineman, who was slapped(?) with the $8.45 million tag last month, doesn't plan on attending the team's voluntary workouts, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
Via multiple reports, Starks is the only player on the roster absent from the gathering.
The Miami Dolphins defensive lineman, who was slapped(?) with the $8.45 million tag last month, doesn't plan on attending the team's voluntary workouts, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
Via multiple reports, Starks is the only player on the roster absent from the gathering.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Dolphins franchise-tag defensive tackle Randy Starks
BY NICK ST. DENIS
Impending free agent Randy Starks was open to a discount but didn't want to go on the "clearance rack." The Miami Dolphins defensive tackle also didn't want to get franchise-tagged.
You can't always get what you want.
Starks, who was hoping to land a multi-year deal to stay in South Beach, was franchise-tagged Monday, via multiple reports.
You can't always get what you want.
Starks, who was hoping to land a multi-year deal to stay in South Beach, was franchise-tagged Monday, via multiple reports.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Starks: Yay to 'discount,' nay to 'clearance rack'
BY NICK ST. DENIS
Let Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Randy Starks be clear: He doesn't want to be franchise-tagged.
With the deadline for teams to designate their optional tag coming at 4 p.m. Monday, fans and impending free agents alike are wondering if and where their respective teams will use theirs.
"I want to be a Dolphin!!! Not just for one more year," Starks tweeted after midnight Saturday (or early Sunday).
With the deadline for teams to designate their optional tag coming at 4 p.m. Monday, fans and impending free agents alike are wondering if and where their respective teams will use theirs.
"I want to be a Dolphin!!! Not just for one more year," Starks tweeted after midnight Saturday (or early Sunday).
Monday, January 21, 2013
Bills, Dolphins add Pro Bowlers; Pats pull two more
BY DAN BEGNOCHE
The result of Sunday’s AFC East Championship game yielded some cosmetic changes to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, and not only from those moving on to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Six Baltimore Ravens players turned in their tickets to Hawaii Monday after besting the New England Patriots 28-13 — running back Ray Rice, fullback Vonta Leach, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, guard Marshal Yanda, safety Ed Reed and kick returner Jacoby Jones. As a result, four of those positions have been filled by AFC East players. (photo: Matt Britt, Flickr)
If that wasn’t enough, two more Patriots have canceled their trips to Honolulu due to injury: quarterback Tom Brady and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork. That brings New England’s absentee list to five and means only linebacker Jerod Mayo and special teamer Matthew Slater remain as representatives of the division champions.
Six Baltimore Ravens players turned in their tickets to Hawaii Monday after besting the New England Patriots 28-13 — running back Ray Rice, fullback Vonta Leach, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, guard Marshal Yanda, safety Ed Reed and kick returner Jacoby Jones. As a result, four of those positions have been filled by AFC East players. (photo: Matt Britt, Flickr)
If that wasn’t enough, two more Patriots have canceled their trips to Honolulu due to injury: quarterback Tom Brady and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork. That brings New England’s absentee list to five and means only linebacker Jerod Mayo and special teamer Matthew Slater remain as representatives of the division champions.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Some Dolphins 'disrespected' by Pats' run success
BY NICK ST. DENIS
No offense angers its past opponents quite like the New England Patriots'.
Last Sunday, the Patriots were beating the Miami Dolphins by a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. With just over eight minutes to go, the Patriots started a 16-play drive that ate more than seven minutes. During the drive, the Patriots ran the ball 13 times, with 10 carries going to Stevan Ridley and six over the left guard.
Last Sunday, the Patriots were beating the Miami Dolphins by a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. With just over eight minutes to go, the Patriots started a 16-play drive that ate more than seven minutes. During the drive, the Patriots ran the ball 13 times, with 10 carries going to Stevan Ridley and six over the left guard.
New England put the game away with a field goal to cap off the impressive 77-yard drive. But not everyone on the field was impressed. (photo: Jack Newton, Flickr)
“It was disrespectful to us to run the same play over and over and be successful," Dolphins defensive lineman Tony McDaniel told Brian Biggane of the Palm Beach Post.
“It was disrespectful to us to run the same play over and over and be successful," Dolphins defensive lineman Tony McDaniel told Brian Biggane of the Palm Beach Post.
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