Miami Dolphins
Dan Carpenter - #5 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/25/1985 |
| Birthplace | Helena, MT |
| College | Montana |
| Years played | 6 |
2012 STATS
| FG | Pat | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 26 | 92 |
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
Carpenter is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.|||||||
Carpenter hurt his right groin in practice Thursday and was limited in Friday's workout.
Carpenter hit five field goals for a second straight game Sunday in a win over the bengals.|||||||
The five field goals were the second-most by a Dolphins kicker—Olindo Mare(notes) made six against New England in 1999. The 54-yarder tied for third-longest in team history—Pete Stoyanovich made them from 59 and 58 yards. Carpenter is the ninth kicker since 1950 to make 10 field goals in back-to-back games, according to STATS LLC. No kicker has more.
Carpenter hit a 38-yard field goal with 38 seconds remaining as Miami defeated Oakland 17-15 on Sunday.|||||||
Carpenter has made all 24 extra points and missed only two of 15 field-goal attempts this season.
