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  3rd AFC East (1-3-0)

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Founded: 1966

Stadium: Land Shark Stadium

Tickets: 888-FINS-TIX

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(2009)

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Team News more
  • Dolphins' Crowder has words for Jets

    10/07/2009
    Trash-talking Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder says he'll have plenty of insults ready Monday night for the AFC East rival Jets, especially running back Leon Washington.
  • Dolphins LB Porter still sidelined by sore hamstring

    10/07/2009
    Linebacker Joey Porter is among three Miami Dolphins defensive players sidelined with injuries as the team begins preparations for Monday night's game against the AFC East rival New York Jets.
  • Dolphins run over Bills for first victory

    10/04/2009
    The Miami Dolphins finally won at keepaway, rushing for 250 yards and controlling the ball for 37 minutes to earn their first victory by beating hapless Buffalo 38-10.
  • AP source: Pennington's injury not as severe as feared

    10/04/2009
    A person familiar with Chad Pennington's shoulder surgery says the damage was less extensive than first feared and didn't include his rotator cuff, and the Miami Dolphins' quarterback should be able to play next season if he so chooses.
  • Disaster in Samoas hits close to home for Dolphins' Soliai

    10/01/2009
    The number of causalities among relatives of Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai and his wife was unclear. Soliai said virtually all of his family lives on the Pacific islands, where an earthquake and tsunami Tuesday killed at least 150 people.
  • Henne at helm for Dolphins as Pennington ponders future

    09/30/2009
    The Dolphins haven't given anyone much to cheer about lately, losing their first three games and quarterback Chad Pennington to a season-ending shoulder injury. This week they start a new chapter and a new quarterback: Chad Henne.
  • Dolphins acquire Thigpen, put Pennington on IR

    09/30/2009
    The Miami Dolphins placed Pennington on the reserve-injured list to create a roster spot for quarterback Tyler Thigpen, who was acquired Tuesday from the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed 2010 draft pick.
  • Chargers collect ugly win

    09/30/2009
    After putting his right arm to good use, Philip Rivers proved he has some wheels, too.
  • Dolphins' owner optimistic Parcells will stay beyond 2009

    09/22/2009
    Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross predicts Bill Parcells will be back next season. The franchise's moldy fight song is staying, too. But empty seats are on the way out, Ross hopes.
Head Coach more
Tony Sparano

Regular Season: 12-8

Postseason: 0-1

Experience: 0

Career record: 12-9

Tony Sparano became the eighth head coach in the Dolpin's history on Jan. 16, 2008.


He had spent the previous five seasons (2003-07) on the staff of the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line, during which time the team made three playoff appearances. He tutored the Cowboys' offensive line the last three years while also holding the title of assistant head coach the past two seasons.


He coached the team's tight ends his first two seasons in Dallas.


Prior to joining the Cowboys, Sparano had NFL stops in Cleveland (1999-2000), Washington (2001) and Jacksonville (2002).


Background: Sparano was a four-year letterman as a center at the University of New Haven, where he earned his degree in criminal law. He began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1984 before moving on to Boston University as offensive coordinator in 1989. He returned to New Haven as the school's head coach in 1994, and manned that spot for the next five years.


Personal: Born October 7, 1961 in West Haven, Conn. He and his wife, Jeanette, have two sons, Tony and Andrew, and one daughter Ryan Leigh.


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Draft 2009 more
Pick Player
Rd 1, Pick 25 (25) Davis, Vontae CB 
Rd 2, Pick 12 (44) White, Pat QB 
Rd 2, Pick 29 (61) Smith, Sean CB 
Rd 3, Pick 23 (87) Turner, Patrick WR 
Rd 4, Pick 8 (108) Hartline, Brian WR 
Rd 5, Pick 25 (161) Nalbone, John TE 
Rd 5, Pick 29 (165) Clemons, Chris FS 
Rd 6, Pick 8 (181) Gardner, Andrew OT 
Rd 7, Pick 5 (214) Folsom, J.D. OLB 
Team Draft Page | Draft War Room
Scoreboard more
Land Shark Stadium - Wk 4 1 2 3 4 T
Buffalo Bills 0 3 0 7 10
Miami Dolphins 0 17 14 7 38
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
2 Mon, Sep 21 Indianapolis 23-27   L
3 Sun, Sep 27 @ San Diego 13-23   L
4 Sun, Oct 04 Buffalo 38-10   W
5 Mon, Oct 12 New York 8:30 PM ET
6 Bye
7 Sun, Oct 25 New Orleans 4:15 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
No Injuries Reported
Regular Season Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
Chad Pennington 74 51 413 1
Chad Henne 41 24 207 1
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Ronnie Brown 72 369 5.1 4
Ricky Williams 50 248 5 2
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Davone Bess 20 157 7.9 0
Ted Ginn Jr. 14 138 9.9 0
Transactions more
Date Transaction
10/7 Derrick Jones (DT) practice squad addition.
10/7 K.C. Asiodu (LB) practice squad deletion.
9/29 Tyler Thigpen (QB) traded (for 2010 undisclosed draft choice).
9/29 Danny Lansanah (LB) practice squad deletion.
AFC East more
Team W L T Win %
New York Jets 3 1 0 .750
New England 3 1 0 .750
Miami 1 3 0 .250
Buffalo 1 3 0 .250
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