Miami Dolphins
Paul Soliai - #96 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 345 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/30/1983 |
| Birthplace | Santa Ana, CA |
| College | Utah |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 4th round, 9th pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 0 | 0 |
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.
Dolphins re-sign NT Soliai
NT Paul Soliai is re-signing with the Dolphins, deciding not to take a scheduled trip to visit the Broncos.
Free-agent scouting report: Dolphins NT Paul Soliai
NT Paul Soliai is expected to hit the open market after establishing himself as one of the league's better run stuffers for 3-4 defenses.
Dolphins ready for transition to 4-3 defense
The Dolphins will experience some personnel changes on defense under Kevin Coyle, but their aggressive style should remain.
Chargers' Jackson, Dolphins' Soliai don't get long-term deals
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson and Dolphins NT Paul Soliai both will play the 2011 season under the terms of their one-year franchise tags.
Dolphins NT Soliai set to be free agent in 2012
With Sept. 20 being the deadline to sign franchised players to long-term deals, it appears Dolphins NT Soliai will continue to play the 2011 season on his $12.476 million franchise tender.
Odrick a sleeper on stout Dolphins D-line
The Dolphins' D-line had a very successful 2010 season and should be even better in 2011 with a healthy Jared Odrick on the end.
Soliai signs franchise tender
Dolphins NT Paul Soliai signed his franchise tender Saturday, a one-year deal worth around $12.5 million. According to his agent, David Canter, Soliai will receive the highest-ever one-year salary for a Dolphins defensive player.
Dolphins place franchise tag on NT Soliai
Hours after GM Jeff Ireland said NT Paul Soliai is a "big need," the Dolphins put the franchise tag on the fourth-year player.
Dolphins' Soliai proves valuable fill-in
He may have been slated for backup duty, but Miami NT Paul Soliai wound up starting 14 games, boosting his value as an impending free agent, according to AFC East Whispers.
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Friday
To avoid injury, the Patriots may stick to a rushing attack, and the Dolphins have a stout enough run defense to make the game interesting.
Starks back home at defensive end
After he spent all summer and the season opener as the team's nose tackle, injuries have sent Dolphins DL Randy Starks back to the end position and he is starting to thrive there like he did in 2009.
PLAYER NEWS
Soliai was suspended for Sunday's game at St. Louis - the second time he's been suspended this season - for an unspecified violation of team rules.|||||||
Soliai has two tackles in 10 games this season.
Soliai was suspended by the Dolphins for last Sunday's game against Baltimore for violating a team rule.|||||||
The Dolphins declined to provide further information Saturday about the reason for Soliai's suspension.
