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 need more well-rounded performance from OLB Wake
With Joey Porter and Jason Taylor out of the picture, the development of OLB Cameron Wake becomes an even more significant story line in 2010.
Report: Taylor to sign with Jets
Former Dolphins OLB Jason Taylor will sign a one-year deal with the Jets as early as Wednesday, Taylor's agent, Gary Wichard, told the Miami Herald.
Marshall worthy of price Dolphins paid
Brandon Marshall may have a checkered past, but he's the receiver Miami needed, and should boost an offense that needed a threat to pick up yards after the catch.
Broncos trade Marshall to Dolphins
Denver has shipped WR Brandon Marshall to the Dolphins, the Broncos confirmed Wednesday morning.
Dolphins looking for big-play receiver in draft
There is talk that Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant, the highest-rated receiver in the draft, could fall to the Dolphins.
Dolphins in no hurry to bring Taylor back
The Dolphins are in need of an outside linebacker, but they're not rushing to have Jason Taylor fill the void.
Dolphins RB Brown arrested
Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown was arrested Friday night near Atlanta on suspicion of drunken driving, according to a report.
Report: Dolphins re-sign WR Bess, two others
The Dolphins re-signed WR Davone Bess, PK Dan Carpenter and TE Joey Haynos to one-year contracts this week, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Saturday. All three players were exclusive-rights free agents.
Dolphins sign OG Incognito
The Dolphins announced Wednesday that they have signed free-agent OG Richie Incognito. According to the Palm Beach Post, the one-year deal could be worth a little more than $1.3 million.
Dolphins assessing options at free safety after striking out on Clark
It looked like the Dolphins may have had a replacement for Gibril Wilson, who was released as free agency began, at free safety when Ryan Clark came in for a visit, but Clark opted to re-sign with the Steelers.
Dolphins re-sign Ferguson
The Dolphins have announced they re-signed NT Jason Ferguson, who has been suspended for the first eight games of next season.
Early winners and losers in free agency
Here's a look at the teams that have spent the most wisely to this point and which ones overextended themselves after the first weekend of free agency.
Dolphins’ defense still has many question marks
The Dolphins have filled one need with the signing of playmaking ex-Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby, but their defense is in need of more remodeling.
NT Ferguson suspended for first eight games of 2010
Free-agent NT Jason Ferguson was suspended for the first eight games of the 2010 season, according to a report on Yahoo! Sports, after violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Dolphins re-sign QB Pennington
QB Chad Pennington will return to Miami, having signed a one-year contract that will pay him $2.5 million, according to ESPN.
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.
