Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 7/10/13

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Report: Dolphins still haven’t extended formal offer to Vonta Leach | ProFootballTalk
Training camp for the Miami Dolphins is scheduled to open in just under two weeks as players report on June 20. Free agent fullback Vonta Leach seems to be leaning toward the Dolphins in hopes of joining the team for the upcoming season. However, Leach still needs one little thing; a contract.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Dolphins Place Hastings On Reserve/Retired List
The team announced a roster move on Tuesday.

DOLPHINS TIGHT ENDS:

Dolphins join list of teams claiming Hernandez was off their board | ProFootballTalk
The New England Patriots were probably not the only team that liked Aaron Hernandez heading into the 2010 NFL draft. But it's starting to seem that way.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Dion Jordan Looks Ahead To Rookie Season " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
Part of the intrigue with Dolphins first-round pick Dion Jordan is about potential, sure, but it’s also a result of the mystery with how he’ll be used. Unlike most incoming rookies, it’s not just what he does on the field that will get people talking; it will be about how he does it.

Utah football: Former Ute Paul Soliai donates to program | The Salt Lake Tribune
Former Ute Paul Soliai, now with the Miami Dolphins, has become the latest former player to donate to Utah. On Tuesday the school announced he was donating $250,000 for the Utes’ new football center. His ...

DOLPHINS LINEBACKERS:

Ellerbe Weighs In On Dolphins Place In AFC East " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
Parody has created a revolving door of division champions the past decade or so, with teams able to go from bottom feeder to the top in just a season, via a few strategic moves in free agency and the draft.

DOLPHINS 2013 TRAINING CAMP:

5 Position Battles To Watch In Training Camp " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
In less than two weeks, 90 players wearing a Miami Dolphins uniform will take the practice fields, all trying to make the final 53-man roster.

DOLPHINS 2013 SEASON:

A look at the 10 lingering questions that can alter the course of the Dolphins' 2013 season - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Lingering questions for the 2013 Miami Dolphins

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 7/9/13 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours.Today's articles include Dannell Ellerbe feels the Patriots are vulnerable, Dion Sims feels he'll be used a lot, and Jelani Jenkins brings athleticism

Vonta Leach, Miami Dolphins continue free agency waiting game - The Phinsider
It's been nearly four weeks since the Vonta Leach chase began for the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, things don't seem to be progressing anywhere at this point.

Dannell Ellerbe was brought to Miami to 'knock off' Patriots - The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins linebacker Dannell Ellerbe sets sights on New England Patriots. Isn't that what he is supposed to do?

NFL considers NCAA academic eligibility rule - The Phinsider
Word leaked yesterday of a proposal in front of the NFL, involving players not academically eligible for NCAA football. Essentially, the league could stop inviting them to the annual Scouting Combine. How does that make any sense?

The impact of the play-action pass in the NFL - SBNation.com
Play-action passes were a big part of NFL offenses in 2012 and Football Outsiders took a closer look on how each team fared both offensively and defensively.

NFL Supplemental Draft schedule and players - The Phinsider
The NFL Supplemental Draft takes place this Thursday. Here's a look at the six players eligible for the selection process.

2013 Miami Dolphins Training Camp Battles: Running Back Edition - The Phinsider
Reggie Bush is gone to Detroit and the Miami Dolphins have a young, but unproven crew of running backs. Who will emerge as the starter?