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Miami Dolphins starting outside linebacker Jason Taylor returned to practice on Thursday, and it doesn't appear that he's limited a day after sitting out Wednesday's session to rest his injured right shoulder.

One thing winning franchises do is find players on the cheap. No high draft pick.

Farrah Rae Clark initially got concerned when officials from the Miami-Dade County school system called her asking to visit her modest and sparsely furnished two bedroom townhouse in Homestead.

According to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post, the Miami Dolphins worked out CFL offensive lineman Dimitri Tsoumpas on Tuesday, Dec.

The Legend of Ricky Williams adds another chapter this Sunday, when with his 25th rushing yard the Miami Dolphins running back will hit the 1,000 mark for the first time since 2003.

The Dolphins defense has lined up against a Who's Who of offensive stars this season.

The lack of effectiveness of both the Wildcat formation and quarterback Pat White have been such of late that it's been speculated the Dolphins might be better off without them.

In the last few weeks it hasn't seemed to matter what five offensive linemen the Dolphins put on the field.

Walked out of my hotel this morning and it felt like swampy weather -- humid, no wind, warm.

T his is what it sounds like when Tony Sparano identifies a player who delivers maximum effort in games but not so much during practices: ``Look, you're not holding up your end of the bargain today,'' Sparano says.

W ith Dolphins training camp opening next weekend, some chatter on the most competitive roster battles: Linebacker: Joey Porter, Channing Crowder , Matt Roth , Akin Ayodele and Jason Taylor take up five spots, and Reggie Torbor is valued as the top veteran backup inside linebacker.

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork might create match up problems for the Dolphins on Sunday.

So you're telling us there's a chance...The Dolphins are 5-5, hemorrhaging their better players directly into the training room, and in danger of bleeding out or dressing out the practice squad on Sundays.

Just came from the Miami Dolphins' first morning practice availability since the setback in Buffalo.

Terrell Owens didn't do much against the Dolphins in his first crack at them this year.

DAVIE, Fla. a ' Momentum is an intangible feeling that's often overused in sports, but Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Monday it's those "momentum plays" in fourth quarters of games that have been crippling his team.

Season-ending injuries have sidelined six front-line players this year, from tight end David Martin in training camp to quarterback Chad Pennington, running back/returner Patrick Cobbs, cornerback Will Allen, running back Ronnie Brown and, most recently, nose tackle Jason Ferguson.

With center Jake Grove sidelined by an ankle injury, back-up Joe Berger will make his first NFL start in five seasons when the Dolphins look to keep their playoff hopes alive at Buffalo.

Miami Herald beat writer Jeff Darlington talks about the threat that the Bills' wide receivers may pose to Miami's young secondary on Sunday in Buffalo.

Dolphins starting center Jake Grove is listed as "doubtful" for Sunday's game at Buffalo after sitting out Friday's practice with a left ankle injury.