NFL Free Agency officially starts today, and the next few days will feature several Miami Dolphins rumors. While free agency doesn't officially start until 4 p.m. today, teams have used the "legal tampering" days to their advantage. Teams can discuss contracts with any player, although a deal can't be signed until the new league year starts. With that in mind, here are a few of the more interesting rumors and news tidbits on the Dolphins.
Dolphins Want Matt Forte?
It seems likely that Lamar Miller will leave this offseason, which means the Dolphins will be in the market for a running back,
Among the teams interested in veteran RB Matt Forte: The #Jets and #Dolphins. His market will heat up when the other RBs sign.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Former Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase is the head coach in Miami and that could help the team land Forte. If Forte makes his way to Miami, he'll likely share time with Jay Ajayi. Of course, that assumes the Dolphins don't make a last ditch effort to sign Miller.
Dolphins-Eagles Trade Still On
Although the trade was nearly canceled because of an injury concern with CB Byron Maxwell, the Eagles and Dolphins will complete their trade. LB Kiko Alonso and CB Byron Maxwell are heading to Miami, with the teams swapping first round picks. The Dolphins will now have the No. 13 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Dolphins Letting Vernon Leave?
The signing of DE Mario Williams earlier this week means the Dolphins likely won't re-sign DE Olivier Vernon.
Dolphins pulled transition tag because they will get a compensatory draft pick when Olivier Vernon leaves; wouldn't have if he left tagged.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
Vernon will get a large contract on the open market, as he's coming off a great season and is one of the younger players available. The Dolphins likely won't be able to afford Vernon with Williams in town.
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