Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 03/24/2015

STEPHEN ROSS:

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross addresses multiple issues | Miami Dolphins In Depth
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross addressed the media for 25 minutes today and offered some newsy nuggets about his team. 1. Ross confirmed my report from January that he has in fact given coach Joe Philbin a...

JOE PHILBIN:

Miami Dolphins give Joe Philbin extension through 2016 - ESPN
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said Monday that coach Joe Philbin received a one-year contract extension through the 2016 season.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Dolphins will use fifth-year option on Ryan Tannehill if long-term deal isn't done - Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins are certain Ryan Tannehill is the future of the franchise and will spend this spring trying to finalize a long-term contract for the team's starting quarterback, who produced a 92.5 passer rating last season.

Dolphins' QB Matt Moore returned because of faith in Philbin, organization - Sun Sentinel
Dolphins QB Matt Moore looked "seriously" at other offers in free agency but decided he was already in the best situation.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Dolphins explain why they love Stills, Wallace trades | Miami Dolphins In Depth
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- On the surface it seems the Miami Dolphins got worked in trading away Mike Wallace after acquiring Kenny Stills. Miami gave up Wallace and a seventh-round pick to Minnesota for a fifth round pick. The Dolphins had...

Miami Dolphins considering drafting a receiver at No. 14 | The Daily Dolphin
PHOENIX -- The Dolphins still need another starting receiver but they might not sign one before the draft. Miami has expressed interest in Michael Crabtree and the team might talk to Greg Jennings during the owners meetings, according to a team source.

3 Observations On WR Kenny Stills " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have undergone a renovation to their receiving corps this spring, releasing veterans Brandon Gibson and Brian Hartline, and trading Mike Wallace. The first addition to the remade receivers room was 22 year-old Kenny Stills, added through a trade with the New Orleans Saints. Stills, while very young, could end being a game changer for this group, and there’s a couple of particular skills he brings to the table that will help make Miami better.

DOLPHINS TIGHT ENDS:

The reason the Dolphins didn't use the franchise tag on Charles Clay | Miami Dolphins In Depth
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Charles Clay's agent did a great job getting him a big contract from the Buffalo Bills. But it was obviously a much better job than even he expected to do, apparently. Clay and his representative are getting...

DOLPHINS LINEBACKERS:

Dolphins undecided on Dion Jordan's best position moving forward - Sun Sentinel
PHOENIX - The Miami Dolphins have discussed moving Dion Jordan to linebacker full-time, making him Philip Wheeler 's replacement as the team's starting strong side linebacker, but no decision has been made yet.

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Miami Dolphins not in eye of NFL meetings this year | www.palmbeachpost.com
Unlike last year — when issues in the Dolphins’ locker room were a huge focus of the NFL annual meetings — all eyes won’t be on Miami this week in Phoenix.

FORMER DOLPHINS:

Former Miami Dolphins trainer sues team - Sun Sentinel
Fired Dolphins trainer Kevin O'Neill says he was a "scapegoat" of the team in Bullygate. He's brought a lawsuit against the team that raises questions about why he was fired.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 03/22/2015 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include scouts weigh in on Ndamukong Suh, J.D. Walton looks to compete, and looking at Dolphins receivers post-Charles Clay.

The curious case of Dion Jordan: Defensive end or Linebacker - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have to find a way to use the 2013 third overall Draft pick Dion Jordan this season. Will it be at defensive end or at linebacker?

2015 Compensatory Draft Picks: Can the Dolphins expect any additional picks for the 2015 Draft? - The Phinsider
One item handled during the NFL Owners' Meeting each year is the awarding of compensatory draft picks. Will the Miami Dolphins receive any?

Joe Philbin Signs His One Year Extension Through 2016 - The Phinsider
Joe Philbin Signs His One Year Extension Through 2016