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Dolphins cut Larry Johnson for second time in two…

And the roster churning continues in Davie. The Miami Dolphins released veteran tailback Larry Johnson on Tuesday, cutting the seven-year veteran for the second time in 17 days. Johnson, who was added two weeks ago as insurance because of the hamstring injury Daniel Thomas was nursing, fell short of impressing the coaching staff during his two week tryout.

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Miami Dolphins release Larry Johnson AGAIN

And the roster churning continues in Davie. The Miami Dolphins released veteran tailback Larry Johnson on Tuesday, cutting the seven-year veteran for the second time in a month. Johnson, who was added two weeks ago as insurance because of the hamstring injury Daniel Thomas was nursing, fell short of impressing the coaching staff during his two week tryout.

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Sparano Searching For Answers

(Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas #33 attempts to run past Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin #29 during a game at Sun Life Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – Two games into the regular season, the Miami Dolphins are in deep trouble and head coach Tony Sparano may be on the verge of losing his team

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Miami Dolphins seek confidence after 0-2 start

DAVIE — After a second straight defeat to start the season, Miami Dolphins linebacker Jason Taylor stood outside his locker on Sunday afternoon and spoke of a truth that coach Tony Sparano didn’t want to hear. Taylor said some of his teammates didn’t believe. That they lacked confidence.

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Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano: We ‘do…

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano says he does everything he can to foster a winning environment. Jason Taylor had some things to say on Sunday after the Miami Dolphins’ 23-13 defeat against the Houston Texans.

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Miami Dolphins’ offense continues to struggle in…

By Brian Biggane Palm Beach Post Staff Writer MIAMI GARDENS — If the Dolphins keep it up, the Red Zone Channel might start switching to other programming when Miami gets inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.

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Dolphins lose at home to Texans, 23-13

Maybe it’s just as well the Miami Dolphins are on the road most of the next two months, because they’re lousy at home again this year. The Dolphins lost their second home game in a week Sunday when they squandered scoring chances, struggled again with pass coverage and were beaten by the Houston Texans, 23-13.

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Commentary: Miami Dolphins find a rare bright spot…

Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post Miami’s Daniel Thomas (33) runs for a big gain in the third quarter as Houston Texans linebacker Darryl Sharpton (51) makes a diving attempt to tackle him in the Dolphins’ 23-13 loss. By Greg Stoda Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Updated: 11:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 Posted: 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 MIAMI GARDENS — There is a sliver of light shining in the Dolphins’ bleak house, and its name is Daniel Thomas. He’s a rookie running back.

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Texans topple Dolphins again; 23-13 loss drops…

MIAMI GARDENS— When the Miami Dolphins in the coming days break down their 23-13 defeat here on Sunday against the Houston Texans, they’ll undoubtedly study several moments that, had they went differently, likely would have resulted in a victory instead of a defeat. The Dolphins missed two field goals inside 35 yards on Sunday – one of them a Dan Carpenter shank and the other one a Texans’ blocked kick. Receiver Brandon Marshall dropped a pass that would have been a touchdown while the Dolphins attempted a second-half rally

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LIVE UPDATES: Johnson TD extends Texans’ lead;…

Get scoring updates, injury news and the latest information throughout today’s Houston Texans-Miami Dolphins game. Houston 23; Dolphins 13 Former Miami Hurricane Andre Johnson caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Matt Schaub as the Texans extended their lead over Miami in the fourth quarter. The score capped a 5-play, 63-yard drive Houston 16; Dolphins 13 Dan Carpenter kicked a 34-yard field goal Drive as the Dolphins continue to close in on Houston.

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Dolphins set to host critical game with Texans

Written by The Sports Network (Sports Network) – The Miami Dolphins had no answer for one of the league’s elite quarterbacks this past Monday night. Now they’ll have to figure out how to solve a Houston Texans team that is coming off one of its best games in franchise history.

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Dolphins’ defense wants a short memory

DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano had no interest in discussing last week’s struggles against the New England Patriots

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Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas expects to play…

Daniel Thomas has been waiting. And not necessarily waiting patiently.

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Too much Bush for the Miami Dolphins?

DAVIE— Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano admitted the way he used tailback Reggie Bush, who played 75 snaps in the season opener, wasn’t ideal for a 200-pound tailback who has battled injuries throughout his NFL career. In an ideal game, Sparano envisions Bush taking 70 percent of the tailback snaps, and his No. 2 back handling 30 percent of the workload.

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