In a somewhat surprising development, numerous media outlets are reporting that Miami Dolphins guard Justin Smiley has been told by the team not to report to offseason workouts as they are attempting to trade him.
Signed to a five-year, $25 million contract in 2008, Smiley has appeared in 27 games for the Dolphins over the past two seasons, starting 24.
Durability has become a concern, however, as Smiley ended the 2008 season on injured reserve with a broken leg, and battled through a shoulder injury for most of 2009.
Although many—myself included—assumed the recent signing of free agent guard Richie Incognito meant bad news for right guards Nate Garner and Donald Thomas, it appears Smiley is the one that will get pushed out of the starting ...
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Miami Dolphins OG Justin Smiley on the Trading Block
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFLComments Off on Miami Dolphins OG Justin Smiley on the Trading Block