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As he reached the sidelines in the season opener, Yeremiah Bell sensed something wasn't right with his left leg.

Dolphins cornerback Michael Lehan suffered what appears to be a serious right ankle injury in the final hour of Wednesday's organized team practice.

A lot of missing pieces to the Jets offense emerged on Sunday afternoon, with the most significant being the production of the newest member of the backfield.

The Dolphins' most competitive battle this summer probably will be among their defensive backs.

Choose your fortune-telling device of preference. Peer into those crystal balls, deal out your tarot cards or shake that Magic-ball. Let's take a look at training camp and see which veterans won't survive the ... via Palm Beach Post

“So the 10-year veteran will have to show me on the practice field that he can still do it. The first-year guy will have to show me on the practice field he can do it.”

Despite operating in free agency as if the Dolphins would be playing a 3-4 defensive scheme, head coach Tony Sparano remained non-committal on what style of defense the Dolphins would play this upcoming season. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Chris Crocker, who started every game at safety the last two seasons for Atlanta, has signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins , according to his agent Tony Paige.

The Dolphins have not confirmed the signing.

According to Paige, the contract is valued at $1.15 million with $300,000 guaranteed as signing and workout bonuses.

The addition of Crocker and former Dallas safety Keith Davis, an outstanding player on special teams, makes the position one of the more competitive on the team. A year ago, the Dolphins used nine safeties. Read more

The Dolphins apparently aren't finished adding depth to the secondary. On Friday the Dolphins hosted former Falcons starting safety Chris Crocker, and a source confirmed he's been offered a one-year contract ... via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The Dallas to Miami express could be getting another passenger. The Dolphins have expressed interest in bringing in former Cowboys cornerback Nathan Jones for a visit according to multiple sources. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Free agent safety Keith Davis is set to visit the Dolphins on Monday, and if the Dolphins sign the former Cowboy he'll likely compete for one of the starting safety spots. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Jason Paradise: I was reading Dr. Z on SI.com tonight and on his All-Pro team he talks about taking Will Allen at CB for the Dolphins. via Football Outsiders

“Someone, on the way in here ... wanted to put the odds on if anybody would mention the Cincinnati Bengals”

Cam Cameron took a proactive approach Thursday in his daily news conference, trying to steer the conversation away from Bill Parcells before it even started. via Palm Beach Post

Dolphins defensive tackle Keith Traylor, hobbled by a bad ankle, already has played his last game of the season. via The Palm Beach Post

Goodman, who started four games, is the fifth defensive back to go on IR for Miami this season. via NFL News

What you need to know about today's Bengals-Dolphins game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami: Overview The end of a disappointing season for both squads has finally arrived. via Dayton Daily News

“They are two premier wide receivers in the league and anytime you get to go up against guys like that it's definitely exciting”

Cleo Lemon has been through this before. He's heard the outcry from Dolphin fans calling for a change at quarterback heading in the team's season-finale.

Last year it was Lemon who benefited, getting his first NFL start in a loss to the Colts.

This season it's Lemon whom fans want watching from the sidelines, allowing rookie quarterback John Beck another opportunity to cut is teeth as a starter.

Lemon, who has completed 55 percent of his passes for 1,650 yards and five touchdowns in the eight games he's played, understands why he's lost his popularity. Read more

“There's nothing you could do about it; only make the most of my opportunities when the ball comes, that's all I can do”

Chad Johnson has not spoken to Cincinnati media in more than two months, but he has done conference-call interviews with reporters who cover opposing teams. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

FIRST QUARTER PASS-HAPPY PATRIOTS To no one's surprise, the Patriots' offense attacked the Dolphins' secondary they destroyed earlier in the season. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“I guess you can honestly say when things go bad, they really go bad.”

Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell sat at his locker Wednesday, still recovering from a torn Achilles' tendon that sidelined him for the season. via Palm Beach Post

The Dolphins could be without two of its top cornerbacks for Sunday's game against one of the NFL's best receiver tandems. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel