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 |
DT Fluellen signs with Dolphins
DT Andre Fluellen has signed with the Dolphins after playing the past four seasons for the Lions.
Dolphins GM Ireland regrets comment to fan
Jeff Ireland admits he muttered a profanity as he walked away from a fan following an unfriendly conversation during the team's most recent game.
Week Two Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Reggie Bush, Clay Matthews and Adam Vinatieri as its Players of the Week.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Two
This week, it was the Bills and Dolphins turning the tables by winning big and the Patriots and Jets suffering ugly losses.
Bush leads Dolphins to first win in Philbin era
Reggie Bush ran for 172 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, and the Dolphins won a home opener for the first time since 2005 by beating the Raiders 35-13.
Key matchup: Raiders RB Darren McFadden vs. Dolphins front seven
In Friday’s key matchup, respective team strengths will be facing off in a big game for two struggling teams, the Raiders and Dolphins.
WR Johnson charged with domestic battery
Free-agent WR Chad Johnson was formally charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to reports.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week One
The Patriots and Jets dominated in Week One, while the Bills are close to panic mode and the Dolphins have a long way to go.
Insider: Parcells' poor drafts drained Dolphins
An NFL insider says Bill Parcells left the Dolphins' organization with a dearth of talent.
Texans pick Tannehill three times in 30-10 win
Houston's defense dominated rookie Ryan Tannehill and Miami in the Texans' 30-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Dolphins release QB Garrard
The Dolphins released QB David Garrard on Tuesday. Prior to knee surgery, Garrard was considered a favorite to start at quarterback.
Patriots sign RB Hilliard, waive C Tennant
The Patriots signed former Dolphins RB Lex Hilliard on Tuesday. Hilliard is the fifth running back on the team’s roster.
WR Armstrong awarded to Dolphins off waivers
WR Anthony Armstrong, two defensive backs and a linebacker have been awarded to the Dolphins off waivers.
Davis trade opens door for Dolphins CB Carroll
Dolphins third-year CB Nolan Carroll is now the team's outside option in the sub-package after Vontae Davis was traded to Indy.
Dolphins ship OL Cook to Cowboys
The Dolphins traded reserve OL Ryan Cook to the Cowboys for a 2013 seventh-round pick, according to multiple reports.
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.
