Miami Dolphins
Mike Pouncey - #51 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 303 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/24/1989 |
| Birthplace | Lakeland, FL |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 15th pick by Dolphins |
Henne told to check down to backs
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Dolphins re-sign DE Dotson, OLB Walden
The Dolphins re-signed DE Lionel Dotson and OLB Erik Walden on Tuesday and cut recently acquired DE Clifton Geathers.
Dolphins' defense shines in 15-10 victory over Bills
LB Karlos Dansby led Miami's new-look defense with eight tackles and a sack, RB Ronnie Brown scored from a yard out and Dan Carpenter kicked two field goals in leading the Dolphins to a 15-10 victory over the Buffalo ...
QB Pat White signs with baseball's Royals
Less than a week after being cut by the Dolphins, QB Pat White has signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
Dolphins ILB Crowder questionable for season opener
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Grove's injuries turned off Dolphins' brass
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Dolphins release C Grove, re-sign OL Procter
The Dolphins announced they have terminated the contract of C Jake Grove, cementing Joe Berger as the starting center.
Gailey names Spiller as Bills' starting back
Head coach Chan Gailey has named rookie RB C.J. Spiller for the Bills in their Week One matchup with the Dolphins.
Dolphins sign RB-RS Smith
The Dolphins announced Wednesday that they have signed RB-RS Clifton Smith. In order to make room for Smith on the 53-man roster, the team waived OL Joe Reitz.
Ireland assumes full control of Dolphins; Parcells to serve as a consultant
The Dolphins announced Tuesday that Jeff Ireland will assume full control over the Dolphins and Bill Parcells will remain a consultant.
Dolphins sign LB Carpenter, release Anderson
The Dolphins signed former Rams and Cowboys LB Bobby Carpenter on Monday and released LB Charlie Anderson, the club announced.
Dolphins cut DEs Douglas and Grant, place CB Allen on I.R.
The Dolphins terminated the contracts of DE Marques Douglas, DE Charles Grant and OG Cory Procter, and placed CB Will Allen on injured reserve on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the status of Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey says medical tests show no damage to the rookie's neck, and he might be able to return to practice this week. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins hadn't commented on the test results.|||||||
Pouncey left Sunday's game against the New York Giants in the second half with a neck injury after taking a blow to the head. He said that he briefly couldn't feel his legs, but that he felt fine after the game. With Pouncey out, the Dolphins gave up four sacks in the fourth quarter, blew a late lead and lost to fall to 0-7. They play Sunday at Kansas City.
Pouncey has signed a contract with Miami after missing the first two days of practice in training camp.|||||||
With the signing Saturday, all of the Dolphins' draft picks are under contract. Pouncey, projected to start at center for Miami, started 45 games for Florida and was the 15th overall pick in the draft. His twin brother, Maurkice, made the Pro Bowl as a rookie center for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season.
Pouncey pledged to be drafted sooner than his brother - and was. Now that he's joining the Dolphins as their first-round pick, Pouncey's eager to follow his identical twin Maurkice to the Pro Bowl at center.|||||||
The Dolphins hope to slide the 6-foot-4, 310-pound Pouncey into the starting lineup as a rookie. They took the former Florida Gator with the 15th overall selection. "I know I'm coming in with big expectations because of all the success my brother has had," Mike said Thursday. "I feel like we're the same player. I've got some big shoes to fill, but I think I can fill those shoes."
