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Miami Dolphins 1993 rewind: The trade for Irving Fryar

CINCINNATI Ð OCTOBER 1: Receiver Irving Fryar #80 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 1, 1995 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dolphins defeated the Bengals 26-23. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

In 1993, the Miami Dolphins traded with the Patriots for Irving Fryar.

Don Shula and the Miami Dolphins were trying to make a big run and a major change to the offense came in the form of a rare trade between the Dolphins and the Patriots. Irving Fryar, a top league receiver was joining Dan Marino.