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.

Read the full story

If it seemed like a rare occasion to see the Dolphins open up the season with a touchdown drive, you’re right. But you might still be surprised just how rare. Not since 2000 — when Miami running back Lamar Smith finished a 13-play, 70-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run — has the organization started the year with six points

Read the full story

The Miami Dolphins have produced the first version of their 2011 team, and there’s talent here. Good talent, but not great. But it’s enough to win with good coaching

Read the full story

All of it could have been somewhat projected, even if not entirely expected. The Dolphins — who trimmed their roster from 80 players to 53 on Saturday — instead managed to survive a rough day of cuts around the league without incident

Read the full story

MIAMI GARDENS— For the first time in his four-year tenure Tony Sparano is sitting his starters for the final preseason game. Every Dolphins starter has been replaced by his backup

Read the full story

For the first time in his four-year tenure Tony Sparano is sitting his starters for the final preseason game. Every Dolphins starter has been replaced by his backup. That means there will be no Chad Henne , Brandon Marshall , Reggie Bush or starting offensive line suiting up for tonight’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Read the full story

By Ben Volin Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Updated: 10:21 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 Posted: 9:37 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 DAVIE — Jake Long is back. Finally. The Dolphins’ Pro Bowl left tackle joined his teammates at practice for the first time Saturday evening after passing a physical and being removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Read the full story

Newton played the entire first half, when the Panthers (1-1) managed only three first downs, had the ball for less than eight minutes and fell behind 17-0. Newton went 7 for 14 for 66 yards, and he ran four times for 18 yards.

Read the full story

The Miami Dolphins lead the Carolina Panthers 20-3 in the fourth quarter at Sun Life Stadium.

Read the full story

By Ben Volin Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Updated: 7:21 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 Posted: 6:56 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 DAVIE — Dolphins coach Tony Sparano was reluctant to admit it, but Friday night’s pre-season opener at Atlanta will probably lack a little flavor.

Read the full story

The quarterback competition everyone including the Dolphins wanted is not happening. Chad Henne is the starting quarterback and will remain so unless he’s injured or a bolt from the blue unexpectedly delivers a Penningtonesque miracle. That’s a shame, because a legitimate quarterback competition might have either improved Henne or replaced him with someone better — both of which are good for the team.

Read the full story

The Dolphins first preseason game comes on Friday night in Atlanta against the Falcons. And in the spirit of the first preseason game, the Dolphins the other day put out their first depth chart of the preseason. This has been out for a couple days, so I apologize for not posting it here earlier.

Read the full story

For those who are impatiently waiting on the debut of Dolphins running back Reggie Bush, somebody has a message for you. His name is Kory Sheets, and he wants to make sure you’re paying attention. Never heard of him

Read the full story

By Ben Volin Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Posted: 5:53 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2011 After four months of bickering, the NFL and its players reportedly are within striking distance of a new collective bargaining agreement.

Read the full story