Miami Dolphins Release Punter Brandon Fields; Matt Darr Named Starter

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 28: Punter Brandon Fields #2 of the Miami Dolphins kicks in the second quarter against the New York Jets during a game at Sun Life Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)For the first time in eight seasons the Miami Dolphins will have a fresh face at punter.

Brandon Fields was released by the team this morning, thus making rookie Matt Darr the team’s starter this season.

Darr, a former Tennessee Volunteer, has impressed in the preseason, punting seven times for a 50.3-yard average with a long of 58 yards.

Fields was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round back in 2007.