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George Richmond

Jim Mandich Battling Cancer

March 9, 2010

Jim Mandich, beloved voice of the Miami Dolphins and member of the famous ‘72 team, revealed on Tuesday that he has cancer.
The former tight end, who is usually heard weekdays from 4-7 PM on 560 WQAM, had previously not been seen or heard from since the week prior to the Super Bowl.  It was only known [...]

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Dolphins Re-sign NT Jason Ferguson

March 9, 2010

On Sunday, it was learned that free agent nose tackle Jason Ferguson was facing an 8-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs.
At age 35 and rehabbing from a torn quadriceps, it appeared his days in Miami were over.
Yet in a surprise move, the Dolphins re-signed the 14-year veteran on Tuesday to [...]

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Jason Ferguson Suspended 8 Games

March 7, 2010

The Dolphins entered the 2010 offseason with questions at the nose tackle position.
Unfortunately, it appears that a likely contingency option will have to be scrapped.
The NFL announced on Saturday that it has suspended free agent nose tackle Jason Ferguson eight games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs.
Ferguson was suspended four games in [...]

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Free Agency: Day One Recap

March 6, 2010

A quick rundown of Friday’s free agent happenings, as they relate to the Dolphins.
• Starting outside linebacker Joey Porter, inside linebacker Akin Ayodele and safety Gibril Wilson were released.
• Reached an agreement with free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby on a 5-year, $43 million deal.
• Re-signed veteran quarterback Chad Pennington to a 1-year, $2.5 million contract [...]

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Report: Dolphins reach 1-year deal with Pennington

March 5, 2010

After agreeing to terms with linebacker Karlos Dansby earlier in the evening, the Dolphins gave fans a nightcap of sorts.
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports the team and quarterback Chad Pennington have come to terms on a 1-year, $2.5 million contract.
Earlier Friday, it was reported that Pennington and the Dolphins had agreed on the above terms of [...]

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Dolphins Have a Deal with Dansby

March 5, 2010

The Miami Herald’s Jeff Darlington reports the Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement with free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby.
Dansby will sign a 5-year, $43 million contract on Saturday that includes $22 million guaranteed.  He will earn $9 million per year for the first three years of the deal and is now the NFL’s third-highest paid [...]

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