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Miami Dolphins Promoted DE Ryan Baker from Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins have made a minor transaction in preparation for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, waiving cornerback Evan Oglesby and promoting defensive end Ryan Baker from the practice squad...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 4 days ago 256 reads 0 comments
Chris J. Nelson's Week 12 NFL Game Predictions

Man, I knew I should have picked Denver at home on a short week. Oh well. At least I had a good week last week.Last week's record: 12-4Season record: 108-52 (67...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 4 days ago 360 reads 2 comments
Miami Dolphins-Buffalo Bills Friday Injury Report

The Miami Dolphins face the Buffalo Bills in two days, and the Dolphins look to be without one of their starting offensive linemen. Here is each team's full injury report as of Friday, Nov...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 5 days ago 378 reads 1 comments
Jason Ferguson, Matt Roth Headline Flurry of Miami Dolphins Roster Moves

The Miami Dolphins have had a busy week, making a myriad of transactions involving a total of a total of seven players...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 7 days ago 405 reads 0 comments
Chris J. Nelson's Week 11 NFL Game Predictions

After a handful of mediocre weeks, I rebounded somewhat with a 10-correct showing last weekend.One game has already been played this week, and I'm sorry to say I picked the Carolina Panthers ...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 10 days ago 222 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Lose RB Ronnie Brown for Remainder of 2009 Season

The Miami Dolphins were able to come away with a victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10, but it was not without a steep price...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 14 days ago 379 reads 4 comments
Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Random Observations

I haven't had the time or energy to do my observation videos from the Miami Dolphins' 25-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That being the case, I've compiled these observations from the game in text, which some of you might even prefer...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 14 days ago 273 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Re-Sign LB J. D. Folsom To Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins re-signed J. D. Folsom to their eight-man practice squad Saturday, one day after waiving the rookie linebacker...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 16 days ago 179 reads 1 comments
Chris J. Nelson's 2009 NFL Midseason All-Pro Team and Awards

Every NFL team has played at least eight regular season games, meaning we're halfway though the 2009 regular season. This seemed like a natural time to announce my Midseason All-Pro Team, as well as hand out some individual midseason awards...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 16 days ago 420 reads 2 comments
Miami Dolphins Promote TE Kory Sperry to Active Roster

With starting tight end Anthony Fasano questionable for this week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tomorrow, the Miami Dolphins have promoted tight end Kory Sperry from the practice squad to the active roster...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 18 days ago 843 reads 0 comments
Chris J. Nelson's Week 10 NFL Game Predictions

I'm coming off my worst week in Week Nine, barely topping .500 in my picks. Oh well, at least it can't get any worse. Or can it? Last week's record: 7-6 Season record: 86-43 (66...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 18 days ago 125 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Sign RB Tristan Davis to Practice Squad

With an opening on the practice squad after last week's promotion of linebacker J. D. Folsom, the Miami Dolphins have signed rookie running back Tristan Davis to fill the vacancy...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 22 days ago 1,662 reads 3 comments
Week Nine Video Recap: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

The Miami Dolphins' offense struggled for the second straight week, as the team was handed their first loss of the season against a division opponent, falling to the New England Patriots 27-17 in Week Nine...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 23 days ago 179 reads 1 comments
Miami Dolphins Promote LB J. D. Folsom; Waive LB William Kershaw

The Miami Dolphins have made a minor move a day before their Week Nine game against the New England Patriots, promoting rookie linebacker J. D. Folsom from the practice squad while waiving linebacker William Kershaw...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 25 days ago 239 reads 0 comments
Chris J. Nelson's 2009 Week Nine NFL Game Predictions

Just like last week, I did extremely well in the early games, but bombed in the later games. Hopefully I can put together an all-around good weekend this time.Last week's record: 8-5Season record: 79-37 (68...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 25 days ago 64 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Alumni Update (October 2009)

In a new feature which I plan to roll out at the end of every month, I'll be sharing brief updates on all the transactions around the NFL (and possibly other leagues as well) involving players that used to be under contract with the Dolphins...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 26 days ago 101 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Fifth-Round Pick John Nalbone to Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins re-signed tight end John Nalbone to the practice squad as expected Tuesday, three days after waiving the rookie to make room for linebacker Matt Roth on the active roster...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 27 days ago 107 reads 0 comments
Video: Big Plays Lead Miami Dolphins to Season Sweep Over New York Jets

It wasn't pretty, but the Miami Dolphins were able to pull off the two-game sweep of the New York Jets in 2009 with a 30-25 victory over their division rival in Week Eight...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about 28 days ago 101 reads 0 comments
Video Blog: Should the Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Chris Chambers?

Many Miami Dolphins fans were upset with the team traded wide receiver Chris Chambers to the San Diego Chargers for a second-round pick during the 2007 season...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about about 1 month ago 285 reads 2 comments
Miami Dolphins Active OLB Matt Roth; Waive TE John Nalbone

The Matt Roth saga seems to have come to a happy conclusion, as the Miami Dolphins activate the outside linebacker from the non-football injury list, where he'd been inactive since the beginning of training camp...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about about 1 month ago 309 reads 0 comments
Chris J. Nelson's 2009 Week Eight NFL Game Predictions

After sweeping the 1 o'clock games (admittedly, most were gimmes), I pretty much bombed the later games, including a switched pick from New Orleans to Miami that didn't pay off in the end...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about about 1 month ago 234 reads 7 comments
Miami Dolphins Sign Free Safety Nate Ness to Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins made a minor transaction Tuesday, signing safety Nate Ness to the practice squad and releasing defensive end Derrick Jones. The Dolphins signed Jones to the practice squad on Oct...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about about 1 month ago 263 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Place CB Will Allen On IR, Re-Sign LB William Kershaw

In addition to losing a heartbreaker to the New Orleans Saints in Week Seven, the Miami Dolphins also lost one of their top defenders in starting cornerback Will Allen...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about about 1 month ago 175 reads 1 comments
2009 NFL Week 7 Recap: Miami Dolphins- New Orleans Saints

Coming off to wins against division opponents, the Miami Dolphins started strong against the undefeated New Orleans Saints, jumping out to a 24-3 lead during the second quarter...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about about 1 month ago 368 reads 0 comments
Chris J. Nelson's 2009 NFL Predictions: Week Seven

Sorry about my lack of predictions for last week's games—my move and lack of internet prevented me from posting them in time. I ended up going 9-5, which is pretty meh. I'll do better this week though, I promise...

Written by Chris J. Nelson about about 1 month ago 785 reads 5 comments

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Chris J. Nelson Article Archive

Miami Dolphins Promoted DE Ryan Baker from Practice Squad

Chris J. Nelson's Week 12 NFL Game Predictions

Miami Dolphins-Buffalo Bills Friday Injury Report

Jason Ferguson, Matt Roth Headline Flurry of Miami Dolphins Roster Moves

Chris J. Nelson's Week 11 NFL Game Predictions

Miami Dolphins Lose RB Ronnie Brown for Remainder of 2009 Season

Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Random Observations

Miami Dolphins Re-Sign LB J. D. Folsom To Practice Squad

Chris J. Nelson's 2009 NFL Midseason All-Pro Team and Awards

Miami Dolphins Promote TE Kory Sperry to Active Roster

Chris J. Nelson's Week 10 NFL Game Predictions

Miami Dolphins Sign RB Tristan Davis to Practice Squad

Week Nine Video Recap: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

Miami Dolphins Promote LB J. D. Folsom; Waive LB William Kershaw

Chris J. Nelson's 2009 Week Nine NFL Game Predictions

Miami Dolphins Alumni Update (October 2009)

Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Fifth-Round Pick John Nalbone to Practice Squad

Video: Big Plays Lead Miami Dolphins to Season Sweep Over New York Jets

Video Blog: Should the Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Chris Chambers?

Miami Dolphins Active OLB Matt Roth; Waive TE John Nalbone

Chris J. Nelson's 2009 Week Eight NFL Game Predictions

Miami Dolphins Sign Free Safety Nate Ness to Practice Squad

Miami Dolphins Place CB Will Allen On IR, Re-Sign LB William Kershaw

2009 NFL Week 7 Recap: Miami Dolphins- New Orleans Saints

Chris J. Nelson's 2009 NFL Predictions: Week Seven

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