Miami Dolphins Free Agency Frenzy – Latest Headlines
Mario Williams is now a Miami Dolphin! He has officially signed a two year contract worth around 8 million per season. Not terms of the condition or contract have been released. It will be interesting to see if the Dolphins have an escape clause:
Stay Tuned for more updates (last update 7:30pm EST):
The #Dolphins deal with pass-rusher Mario Williams should come today, sources says, and it's expected to land him $8M per year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
So what does this mean for Cameron Wake? Good question, there is still a lot of drama in the air and as of right now, the Dolphins are leaning on keeping their Pro Ball DE.
Despite the signing of Mario Williams, I'm told Cam Wake isn't going anywhere but the #Dolphins any time soon. Details to work out, though
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
In other Dolphins news, it seems that Lamar Miller will not be back with Miami — as Omar Kelly is stating:
Dolphins need to sign an upgrade at OG, FS & add another starting CB. Plus address RB since Lamar Miller is leaving https://t.co/uBiqXDks0g
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) March 8, 2016
Ian Rapoport is stating the Texans are the ideal choice:
Today may be about RBs, with markets heating up for Doug Martin, Chris Ivory & Lamar Miller (who #Texans & others have strong interest in)
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
Mario Williams might soon be wearing the Dolphins teal, as another report is surfacing that a deal will be struck before the end of day:
Mario Williams reportedly wants $10M per yr. I'm told If/when he finalizes deal with Dolphins, it'll be more along lines of $7.5-$8M per.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 8, 2016
Jordan Cameron has officially restructured his deal. His cap hit has now been reduced from 9 million to 6 million as reported by
The Miami Dolphins have restructured the contract for TE Jordan Cameron per source. Guarantees he stays in Miami.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 8, 2016
In terms other Free Agent visits, Armand is stating Alex Boone is in town:
I reported yesterday Dolphins interested in J.R. Sweezy. @flasportsbuzz noted interest in Alex Boone today.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 8, 2016
In other news around the NFL, check out the following tweets:
Arizona re-signed QB Drew Stanton to a 2-year deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
Vikings announced they released WR Mike Wallace.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
Eagles and former Bills CB Leodis McKelvin reached agreement on a two-year contract.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
The #Ravens will sign TE Ben Watson tomorrow when the league year opens, and I'm told it's for 2 years, $8M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
If and when DL Malik Jackson does sign with Jacksonville, deal expected to come in at about $15 million per season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
The #Broncos are releasing guard Louis Vasquez, source said. Clearly some space, as he was to hit at $6.75M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
The Kelechi Osemele deal — 5 years, $60M max — is wild. Highest paid guard in NFL history. Crazy $$. #Raiders beef up that line.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2016
Calvin Johnson filed retirement papers with NFL. Retires at age 30, one year younger than Barry Sanders was when he retired at age 31.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
Chiefs and LB Tamba Hali reached agreement on three-year deal that will enable him to finish career in KC, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016