Seattle Seahawks
Tony McDaniel - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/20/1985 |
| Birthplace | Columbia, SC |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 8 |
Dolphins agree to two-year deal with DL McDaniel
The Dolphins re-signed DL Tony McDaniel, bolstering the depth of an already solid defensive line.
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.
Merling's unexpected return brings depth to Dolphins' D-line
The Dolphins could surprisingly get DE Phillip Merling back from injury before the season ends and he should get a chance to prove he will be a factor along the D-line in 2011.
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.
Dolphins DL McDaniel suspended
Dolphins DL Tony McDaniel will miss the team's Week Four game vs. the Patriots after being suspended by the NFL.
Dolphins promote DE Baker
The Dolphins promoted DE Ryan Baker from their practice squad Saturday and waived rookie DE Robert Rose.
Reports: Dolphins DE Odrick will miss at least two weeks
After a promising debut against the Bills, Dolphins rookie DE Jared Odrick will now miss at least two weeks after suffering a slight hairline fracture to his right fibula.
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Seattle tendered a one-year qualifying offer to McDonald, who chose to sign and return as Seattle's backup nose tackle.|||||||
McDaniel played in 54 games with Miami since going to the Dolphins in 2009 via a trade with Jacksonville. McDaniel was mostly a reserve with the Dolphins, starting just two games.
McDaniel has re-signed with the Miami Dolphins.|||||||
McDaniel, a sixth-year pro, spent the past two season with Miami and made a significant contribution off the bench.
McDaniel has been suspended one game without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.|||||||
McDaniel was arrested on a charge of domestic violence in February. Police said he got into an early-morning fight with his girlfriend at his home. McDaniel has three tackles in three games for Miami, all as a substitute. He'll be eligible to return to the active roster Oct. 5, the NFL said Monday.
McDaniel is out of jail after being arrested and accused of domestic violence.|||||||
McDaniel was released Sunday on $3,500 bond. Authorities say the 25-year-old South Carolina native returned from a night out with friends and then got into a fight with his girlfriend early Saturday at his home in Davie, which is near Miami. McDaniel is in his fourth season. He played for Jacksonville for three seasons and came to Miami in 2009. He had 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks this season.
The Miami Dolphins acquired McDaniel on Friday for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick.|||||||
McDaniel has made 38 tackles and 1.5 sacks in three NFL seasons. The 6-foot-7, 310-pound lineman played 10 games for the Jaguars in 2008, starting three.
