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 |
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 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."
