Miami Dolphins
Brian Hartline - #82 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 199 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/22/1986 |
| Birthplace | North Canton, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 8th pick by Dolphins |
Crowder, Jerry among Dolphins inactives
Dolphins starters ILB Channing Crowder and ORG John Jerry are both inactive for Sunday night's game against the Jets.
Jets WR Edwards will be benched for first quarter
The Jets announced before their Sunday night game against the Dolphins that WR Braylon Edwards will be benched for the first quarter.
Dolphins counter Jets by signing Brown
The Dolphins made a roster move to counter the Jets in preperation for their Sunday night matchup.
Report: Dolphins claim former Jets OT Brown
The Dolphins followed the Patriots' lead on Friday, signing a former Jet just 48 hours before they take on their AFC East rival.
Dolphins OLB Wake excelling in pass rush
OLB Cameron Wake has had an impressive beginning to his first full season starting as the Dolphins' go-to pass rusher.
Reports: Dolphins claim TE Shuler
TE Mickey Shuler Jr. has reportedly been claimed off waivers by the Dolphins after his release by the Vikings earlier in the week
Jets' Revis ruled out for Sunday
Jets CB Darrelle Revis' hamstring injury is bad enough that head coach Rex Ryan said Revis will not play Sunday night in a big matchup with the Dolphins.
Dolphins sign TE Mastrud, waive TE Nalbone, RB Smith
The Dolphins signed TE Jeron Mastrud on Tuesday and waived TE John Nalbone and RB Clifton Smith.
Revis may miss Jets-Dolphins
CB Darrelle Revis' injured hamstring may force him to miss the Jets' big Week Three matchup vs. the Dolphins.
Dolphins use defense, not Marshall, to climb atop AFC East
The Dolphins' new-look defense is the real deal after a stunning 14-10 win over the Vikings, but the passing game has yet to get going.
Dolphins' 'D' leads them past Vikings
The Miami defense stopped Vikings RB Adrian Peterson at the 1-yard line to preserve a 14-10 victory.
Vikings' Harvin shaken up against Dolphins
Vikings WR Percy Harvin left the game against the Dolphins in the second quarter with an undisclosed injury, but it appeared he re-aggravated a nagging hip.
Vikings-Dolphins prediction
Eric Edholm says that while the Vikings have had extra time to prepare for the Dolphins, this will still be a tough matchup.
Dolphins promote DE Baker
The Dolphins promoted DE Ryan Baker from their practice squad Saturday and waived rookie DE Robert Rose.
Bell enjoys flying around Dolphins' new 'D'
SS Yeremiah Bell leads a young Dolphins secondary that will be flying around the field in new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan's attacking schemes.
PLAYER NEWS
Hartline's agent says the veteran receiver has agreed to terms on a five-year deal for nearly $31 million to remain with the Miami Dolphins. Agent Drew Rosenhaus says Friday the contact includes $12.5 million guaranteed. Hartline would have become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday but wanted to remain with the team that drafted him in 2009.|||||||
Hartline led Miami last year with 74 receptions for 1,083 yards, both career highs, but caught only one touchdown pass. Hartline has 183 career receptions and six scores. Landing a top receiver for quarterback Ryan Tannehill remains the Dolphins' No. 1 offseason priority. Their wideouts combined for only three touchdown catches in 2012.
Hartline is active for the Miami Dolphins against Buffalo after being limited in practice this week because of a back injury.|||||||
Hartline had been listed as questionable.
The Miami Dolphins could be without both starting receivers Sunday against Buffalo. Brian Hartline and Davone Bess, who have combined for nearly half of Miami's receptions, missed practice Thursday with back injuries. Bess sat out Sunday's win over Jacksonville, and Hartline was hurt in that game.|||||||
If neither plays, quarterback Ryan Tannehill's options at wide receiver will be Marlon Moore, rookie Rishard Matthews, newcomer Armon Binns and converted running back Marcus Thigpen. The foursome has combined for 13 catches with the Dolphins this year.
Hartline caught five passes for 84 yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.|||||||
This was the first time in four games Hartline has posted at least 80 receiving yards.
Hartline caught eight passes for 107 yards against the Colts on Sunday.|||||||
With 662 yards on 71 targets this season, Hartline continues to be a solid flex or WR No. 3 in most fantasy leagues.