Porter Released by Miami

jreff22 · 2010-02-12T12:54:33-08:00

No surprises here! The Miami Dolphins released linebacker Joey Porter, the team announced on Friday. Porter originally signed with Miami as a free agent on March 7, 2007. Porter started 14 games in 2009 and finished the season with 41 tackles, nine sacks and one forced fumble. Link

Feb 12, 2010 at 12:59 PM

jreff22
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I'm calling it now, the Dolphins will draft Brandon Graham at #12

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:10 PM

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McClueless should sign him.

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:16 PM

YungAce
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Originally posted by jreff22:
I'm calling it now, the Dolphins will draft Brandon Graham at #12

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:20 PM

Shifty
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Dumb question but when a player is released he can be signed and picked up immediately by another team correct? We don't have to wait for free agency to get him (or any other guys who get released)

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:24 PM

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Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Dumb question but when a player is released he can be signed and picked up immediately by another team correct? We don't have to wait for free agency to get him (or any other guys who get released)

During the season, players that get cut get put onto the waiver wire. When a team claims a player off the wire, they are responsible for the remaining contract.

But since it's free agency now, the player that gets cut is a UFA - free to sign with anyone.

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:26 PM

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Originally posted by GEEK:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Dumb question but when a player is released he can be signed and picked up immediately by another team correct? We don't have to wait for free agency to get him (or any other guys who get released)

During the season, players that get cut get put onto the waiver wire. When a team claims a player off the wire, they are responsible for the remaining contract.

But since it's free agency now, the player that gets cut is a UFA - free to sign with anyone.

its not free agency now

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:28 PM

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Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by GEEK:
Originally posted by Kalen49ers:
Dumb question but when a player is released he can be signed and picked up immediately by another team correct? We don't have to wait for free agency to get him (or any other guys who get released)

During the season, players that get cut get put onto the waiver wire. When a team claims a player off the wire, they are responsible for the remaining contract.

But since it's free agency now, the player that gets cut is a UFA - free to sign with anyone.

its not free agency now

he goes into the free agency pool and cant be signed until the start of free agency

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:34 PM

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4909494

I know that some zoners like this guy, I don't, I think he is a LB version of TO.

What do you think?? Should we pursue him as a FA??

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:37 PM

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I think we should. i know he has some tude but he's got that swagger! He'd bring another good solid Vet prescence. He's a Cali guy! Would be great addition. Seriously look past his attitude, and he's a gamer!

would be a great addition to the team & would allow Brooks to play more reps at the end position since Balmer is obviously on his way to bust city!

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:38 PM

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Oops!! should have used the search function.. There is already a joey porter thread.

Now I'll be on double secret probation with the dreaded mods..

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:38 PM

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plus playing a 3-4 you can never have too many quality LB's! Hell he could even spell Spikes in the middle. It gives our coaches more options to be creative with different schemes

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:39 PM

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Does that mean he can sign at anytime or does he wait for the free agent period?

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:42 PM

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Originally posted by Youngone:
Does that mean he can sign at anytime or does he wait for the free agent period?

He can sign at anytime.

Feb 12, 2010 at 1:46 PM

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Originally posted by DaveWilcox:
Oops!! should have used the search function.. There is already a joey porter thread.

Now I'll be on double secret probation with the dreaded mods..

Gotta love an Animal House reference