Dolphins Claim Former 1st Round Pick Coples From Jets

Quinton Coples #98 of the New York Jets in action against the Miami Dolphins during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 1, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Source: Al Bello/Getty Images)Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter

DAVIE (CBSMiami/AP) — The Miami Dolphins are still hoping to make a run at a playoff spot and made a move on Tuesday that the team hopes will make a difference in achieving that goal.

Pass rusher Quinton Coples was claimed by the Dolphins, meaning he may get to play Sunday against the team that just released him — the New York Jets.

The former first-round draft pick played outside linebacker in the Jets’ 3-4 defense this year, but will be an end in the…