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Dolphins Release QB Green

The Associated Press

Published: February 12, 2008

MIAMI - Quarterback Trent Green was acquired by the Dolphins last year as part of a plan to turn the franchise's fortunes around.

Not surprisingly, Bill Parcells' ideas differ from the previous model.

In the Dolphins' first major player purge since Parcells took charge of Miami's football operations, the team parted ways with Green, wide receiver Marty Booker and seven other players Monday - ushering in the start of what's expected to be a massive offseason roster shakeup by the rebuilding franchise.

There is a chance that Green - who was due a $500,000 roster bonus if he wasn't cut and who would have cost the Dolphins more than $3.6 million against their 2008 salary cap - could see his Miami tenure continue.

His agent, Jim Steiner, told The Palm Beach Post that Green and Parcells plan to meet soon to discuss options.

"There is a window for him to come back, depending on circumstances," said Steiner, who didn't immediately return a message left at his office by The AP.

Other notable cuts by the Dolphins included tackle L.J. Shelton and massive defensive tackle Keith Traylor, both of whom were starters.

Miami also waived tackle Anthony Alabi, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, tackle Marion Dukes, defensive tackle Marquay Love and tackle Joe Toledo.

Most of these moves were expected, and more will undoubtedly follow over the coming weeks as Miami looks to retool following its 1-15 season. The Dolphins haven't made the playoffs in six seasons, the longest stretch in franchise history.

BILLS: Former NFL defensive back Adrian White was hired as a defensive quality coach. White, a former University of Florida player, worked with the Bills' staff during training camp in 2006-07.

PANTHERS: Released injury-prone linebacker Dan Morgan and guard Mike Wahle.

Morgan was Carolina's first-round pick in 2001, and wowed coaches and fans with a combination of hard hits and speed. Morgan had 25 tackles in Carolina's loss to New England in the Super Bowl four years ago, and his 452 tackles rank third in team history.

Morgan just couldn't stay healthy. He never played all 16 games in a season due to numerous injuries, including at least five concussions.

Wahle was a three-year starter with Carolina.

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