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Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 04/30/2015

Check out the Miami Dolphins stories you may have missed over the past day, including the NFL Draft is tonight at 8 p.m. EST. Who do you think the Dolphins will select with their first round pick?

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DOLPHINS 2015 DRAFT:

Miami Dolphins draft preview: Who might still be available with 14th pick? | FOX Sports
When it comes to the NFL Draft, everyone can agree that there is no such thing as a sure thing. This will always remain the case despite countless hours scouting, analyzing, and observing prospects and pouring over game film, statistics and draft combine data. The Miami Dolphins again learned this lesson the hard way with the recent news that former 2013 no. 3 overall draft pick Dion Jordan will be suspended a third time in his short career and miss the entire 2015 season. While nothing is guaranteed, the Dolphins will still hope to strike gold in the first round Thursday night and these six players could be available with the no. 14 selection and be a difference-maker.

Players who have visited or worked out for the Dolphins - Sun Sentinel
The following is a list of college players who have visited the Dolphins, held private workouts or are scheduled to do so in preparation for the NFL Draft, which will be held in Chicago from April 30 to May 2 .

Players who fit the Miami Dolphins' biggest needs in the 2015 NFL Draft - Sun Sentinel
Take a look at the early selection, mid-round options and late draftees who fit what the Dolphins do, and need

Staff predictions: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets - Sun Sentinel
The consensus is the Dolphins will take a receiver with their top pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Facts, figures to help you follow Miami Dolphins in NFL Draft | The Daily Dolphin
More details to come, but here are some facts and figures to help you plan your weekend as you follow the draft: Draft schedule Thursday: 8 p.m., Round 1 Friday: 7 p.m.

Fake GM Salguero's first two picks for the Dolphins in the NFL draft | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Were I the general manager of the Miami Dolphins, my first two selections in this week's NFL draft would be set. Yes, I want a cornerback because it is a passing league and my team needs a starter opposite Brent...

2015 Mock Draft Roundup 7.0 " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
The 2015 NFL draft is just a day away as college football’s best will take center stage at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Dolphins will exercise fifth-year option on Tannehill | ProFootballTalk
Three quarterbacks were taken in the top 10 in the 2012 draft.  All three will have their rookie contracts extended to a fifth year. Per a league source, the Dolphins will exercise the 2016 option on quarterback Ryan Tannehill's contract.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Three players Miami Dolphins could have drafted instead of Dion Jordan
A look at players the Miami Dolphins could have drafted in 2013 instead of Dion Jordan, who suspended without pay for the entire 2015 season.

Dion Jordan’s suspension costs him more than $5.6 million | ProFootballTalk
The one-year suspension of Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan will cost him a year of football.  It also will cost him plenty of money. For starters, he'll lose his $585,000 base salary.  He'll also not receive a roster bonus of $1.69 million due to be paid at the start of training camp.

FORMER DOLPHINS:

Miami Dolphins' biggest draft busts of all-time - Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins have had their share of underachieving draft picks, but none more disappointing than Dion Jordan.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 04/29/2015 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include Dion Jordan suspended for 2015 season, Dolphin should cut ties with Jordan, and is Todd Gurley a good fit for the Dolphins at 14?

Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing - The Phinsider
Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

The Case Against Todd Gurley at Pick #14 - The Phinsider
Todd Gurley is gaining tons of attention for a possible landing spot for Miami's first pick. But is this a wise decision for the Dolphins???

NFL Draft scouting 2015: Todd Gurley, running back, Georgia - The Phinsider
Between now and the NFL Draft on Thursday, we will take a look at some of the prospects who could be on the Miami Dolphins' radar.

Could D.J. Swearinger be an Option for the Miami Dolphins? - The Phinsider
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Houston Texans would be open to trading D.J. Swearinger. Could he be an option for the Dolphins?

NFL Draft scouting 2015: Trae Waynes, Cornerback, Michigan State - The Phinsider
Between now and the NFL Draft on Thursday, we will take a look at some of the prospects who could be on the Miami Dolphins' radar.

2015 NFL Draft Dolphins Big Board - The Phinsider
We're less than 48 hours from the 2015 NFL Draft, which means we have less than two days to argue about whom the Dolphins will draft with the No. 14 overall selection

La'el Collins leaving Chicago to answer police questions around ex-girlfriend's murder - The Phinsider
LSU offensive lineman La'el Collins has decided to leave the NFL Draft in Chicago to return to Louisianna to meet with police about the murder of Collins' ex-girlfriend.

Analyzing Potential Round 1 Trades for the Miami Dolphins - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have made bold moves this offseason. Will they continue that trend into the draft, or will they look to fill as many holes as possible on the roster?