Miami Dolphins
Dustin Keller - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 250 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/25/1984 |
| Birthplace | Lafayette, IN |
| College | Purdue |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 30th pick by Jets |
Dolphins get glimpse of life without Long
The Dolphins will see what they have at the tackle position in the last month with Jake Long, who is set to be a free agent, on injured reserve.
Dolphins place OLT Long on I.R.
The Dolphins placed OLT Jake Long on injured reserve Tuesday. The four-time Pro Bowler reportedly tore his triceps in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots again reign supreme
It's a familiar sight — the Patriots donning celebratory AFC East champion gear, with the rest of the division looking up at them.
Dolphins OLT Long has triceps injury
Dolphins OLT Jake Long left Sunday’s game with a triceps injury, and NFL.com’s Jeff Darlington reports that the team fears he tore his triceps.
Patriots top Dolphins, clinch AFC East title
The Patriots took advantage of Miami's mistakes Sunday to win 23-16 and clinch their fourth consecutive AFC East title.
Key matchup: Dolphins defense vs. Patriots QB Tom Brady
The Dolphins kept their faint playoff hopes alive with a win over the Seahawks in Week 12, but have a much stiffer test against Tom Brady's Patriots.
Dolphins sign former Giants CB Coe
The Dolphins signed former Giants CB Michael Coe, the team announced on Wednesday.
AFC East Spin cycle: Pats embarrass Jets, while Dolphins rally for win
On Thanksgiving night, the Patriots handed the Jets a loss to forget, and New England finds itself close to clinching the AFC East for the fourth year in a row.
Dolphins rally past Seahawks 24-21
Dan Carpenter kicked a 43-yard field goal on the final play Sunday, and the Dolphins scored 17 points in the last 8:08 to rally past the Seahawks 24-21.
Reports: WR Gaffney suspended two games
Former Dolphins WR Jabar Gaffney has been suspended two games by the NFL, according to reports.
Key matchup: Dolphins running game vs. Seahawks run defense
The Dolphins are in must-win territory and will try to get their run game going against a stout Seattle defense.
Dolphins have crucial decision to make with OLT Long
OLT Jake Long leads a group of several Dolphins starters with expiring contracts, and the franchise tag might be too costly.
Dolphins waive WR Gaffney
The Dolphins waived WR Jabar Gaffney on Tuesday and claimed TE Kyle Miller off waivers from the Colts.
AFC East Spin cycle: Three 4-6 teams looking up at Patriots
The Patriots dominated in Week 11, extending their division lead to three games over the Bills, Jets and Dolphins, who are all 4-6.
Ejected Bills fan found dead after game
A Bills fan who was ejected at halftime of Thursday's Bills-Dolphins game at Ralph Wilson Stadium was found dead Friday morning.
PLAYER NEWS
A person with knowledge of the contract says Keller has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.|||||||
Keller spent his first five NFL seasons with the New York Jets and has 17 career touchdown catches. He was slowed by a left ankle injury last year and made 28 catches for 317 yards and two scores in eight games. The Dolphins acquired Keller to replace Anthony Fasano, their starting tight end the past four years. He signed Tuesday with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Keller will not play in New York's game Sunday against Buffalo.|||||||
Keller, who led the team in receptions the past two seasons, hasn't played since spraining his left ankle against Arizona on Dec. 2.
Keller had seven catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to New England.|||||||
Keller appears to be fully recovered from a hamstring injury that has allowed him to play only three times this season.
Keller and rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill are active for the team's game against Indianapolis after missing a few weeks with hamstring injuries.|||||||
Keller hasn't played since the season opener.
Keller was limited at practice Thursday, but says his injured hamstring is "progressing well" and he should be ready to play in the season opener Sunday against Buffalo.|||||||
Keller hurt his right leg in the Jets' preseason game against Carolina on Aug. 26. He has been testing the hamstring at full speed by himself, and intends to do so in team drills Friday.
