Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 8/31/14

DOLPHINS ROSTER:

Dolphins Bring Roster Down To 53 Players
Team makes 22 moves with Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey opening season on active roster.

5 p.m. Saturday update: A look at Dolphins' 53 left standing; Dolphins, UM, notable cuts | Sports Buzz
We'll update some Dolphins and other notable cuts around the league over the next couple of hours. ### 10 a.m.: Among UM players released in the past day: cornerback Brandon Harris (Houston), quarterback Stephen Morris (Jacksonville), fullback Maurice Hagens (Atlanta), guard Jared Wheeler (Buffalo). Jacksonville wants to re-sign Morris to...

Dolphins roster cuts: Daniel Thomas and Marcus Thigpen released; undrafted RBs Williams, Darwka in | The Daily Dolphin
Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas and returner Marcus Thigpen have both been cut, the Palm Beach Post first reported. That means that RB Damien Williams is in. Also, in a surprise move, undrafted rookie running back Orleans Darwka is also on the 53-man roster as of now.

Report: Daniel Thomas released by Miami Dolphins - NFL.com
The Miami Dolphins on Saturday reportedly released fourth-year running back Daniel Thomas.

DOLPHINS DEFENSE:

Wilson And Dolphins Defense Primed For Patriots " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
With the preseason now in the books, all eyes rightfully turn to the Miami Dolphins’ Week 1 opponent in the New England Patriots. Going up against one of the NFL’s most successful franchises for the past 13 years and a hated rival will be a stern test for this promising Dolphins team, especially for the young and hungry defense.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Dion Jordan’s suspension could open door for Miami Dolphins undrafted rookie Chris McCain - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
The final minute of the Dolphins’ preseason was, for all intents and purposes, Dion Jordan’s final minute of football for a month. Jordan’s four-game suspension officially begins Saturday.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 8/30/14 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include what will be Daniel Thomas' fate, Jordan Tripp could miss 1-2 weeks, and Dion Jordan hiring coach during suspension.

Dolphins roster cuts: Miami gets down to 53-man limit - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have completed their 53-man roster.