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The Splash Zone - 2/24/16: Dolphins Sign Cleyon Laing From the CFL

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The Dolphins are always looking for talent and decided to look north of the border in the CFL. The Dolphins have signed defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to a three year deal. The Dolphins most notable CLF signing is obviously Cameron Wake and maybe that's one of the reasons Laing chose Miami over other teams. Also helps learning from Suh and Wake.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day's round-up below.

Report: Dolphins agree to deal with CFL defensive lineman Cleyon Laing | ProFootballTalk
There was a report last week that the Dolphins are talking to defensive end Cameron Wake about an extension that would lower his 2016 cap hit and keep the veteran pass rusher on the roster despite the torn Achilles he suffered last season.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

O.J. McDuffie: ‘Take the handcuffs’ off Ryan Tannehill | The Daily Dolphin
Former Dolphins receiver O.J. McDuffie, who knows a little something about the passing game, says Greg Jennings is on the money when he says the Dolphins need to do a better job of equipping Ryan Tannehill so he can reach his potential.

Dolphins Tight Ends

Miami Dolphins' potential free-agent target: TE Zach Miller - Miami Dolphins Blog- ESPN

Zach Miller is a veteran who knows Adam Gase's offense well and would help other skill players in Miami make the transition.

Dolphins Secondary

PRESS RELEASE: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Move
The team announced a move on Tuesday afternoon.

Dolphins 2016 Offseason

Miami Dolphins combine preview | The Daily Dolphin
INDIANAPOLIS -- New coach Adam Gase is bringing a fresh buzz to the Dolphins, but the reality is that Miami has a lot of holes to fill if they expect to compete in 2016. Free agency begins in less than a month, but the focus this week is on the draft.

Mel Kiper Jr. discusses second-round draft options for Miami Dolphins - Miami Dolphins Blog- ESPN
The ESPN analyst believes the Dolphins should target a linebacker and an offensive lineman, in either order, in the NFL draft.

NFL scouting combine should help Dolphins decide what to do with No. 8 pick in draft - Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins have the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft and the ability to interview draftees and medically examine them should help the team decide whether they stay at No. 8, move up or move down.

Mock Draft Roundup 2.0
With draft season underway, we take another look at which players national analysts are projecting for the Dolphins to select with the eighth overall selection in the 2016 NFL draft.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

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