The wait is over for the Miami Dolphins to herald an outdoor free agent for offensive line depth and competitors.
They agreed to phrases with former New York Jets lineman Dan Feeney on Thursday morning, based on a league supply. The Dolphins are additionally bringing again offensive sort out Geron Christian after the workforce introduced him on board late final season.
Feeney could make a push to play at left guard or change Michael Deiter, who stays a free agent, as backup heart behind Connor Williams. Liam Eichenberg, the Dolphins’ 2021 second-round choose, was the beginning left guard final season, and Robert Jones crammed in serviceably when Eichenberg was injured with a knee ailment. Practice-squad guard Lester Cotton additionally began the playoff loss at Buffalo when Miami handled a number of accidents on the road.
Feeney, who has 64 profession begins, has largely been a reserve for the Jets the previous two years, however has began in spot responsibility. He additionally contributes on particular groups. Before going to New York in 2021, Feeney was a third-round choice of the Chargers in 2017 and began 57 video games with Los Angeles in his first 4 NFL seasons.
Christian was claimed off waivers Jan. 5 final season forward of the regular-season finale and playoff recreation to supply an additional physique for a line that was depleted by damage late within the yr. However, he didn’t see recreation motion with the Dolphins. Previously taking part in with Washington, Houston and Kansas City, Christian has 16 profession begins over 5 NFL seasons since he was a third-round select of Louisville in 2018.
Thursday afternoon, the Dolphins re-signed fullback John Lovett, based on his agent. Lovett, 26, missed everything of 2022 with an undisclosed damage.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com
