The Dolphins recently worked out CFL star defensive end Cameron Wake.  Other teams also worked out Wake and were interested in his services.  But the two time CFL Defensive Player of the Year is heading to Miami.

The Dolphins signed Wake on Sunday to a 4 year, $4.9 million deal - including a $1 million signing bonus.

At 6'3, 260 pounds, Wake is likely to be converted to a pass-rushing outside linebacker in Miami's 3-4 defense.  And he's quite athletic, running a 4.55 40 yard dash at the Combine back in 2005.  He wasn't drafted, though, coming out of Penn State.  He was signed by the Giants but only spent a few months with their organization.

The past 2 seasons, Wake has been a star for the B.C. Lions of the CFL, picking up 39 sacks in two years with the Lions.  He was named the CFL Rookie of the Year in 2007 as well as Defensive Player of the Year in both '07 and '08.  A reported 17 teams showed interest in signing Wake this offseason.  He worked out for at least 8 of those interested teams before settling with the Dolphins.

Wake's combination of size and speed must have peeked the interest of Bill Parcells, who admittedly is always looking for the next Lawrence Taylor.  Wake will likely have every shot at making this roster and being an impact player right from the get-go.

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