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2007 Miami Dolphins season
Miami Dolphins logo
Head coachCam Cameron
Home fieldDolphin Stadium
Results
Record0-8
Division place4th
Playoff finishTBD

The 2007 Miami Dolphins season is the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and 42nd season overall[1]. Following a disappointing 6-10 season[2] under former head coach Nick Saban in a year that began with high hopes[3], Saban resigned from the Dolphins to become the head coach at the University of Alabama, after repeatedly saying he would stay with the Dolphins[4]. The Dolphins entered 2007 in the process of rebuilding under new head coach Cam Cameron, the former offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers. The coaching staff has already undergone significant changes, with approximately twelve coaches newly hired or re-assigned. Cameron has also made various changes to the team's roster, with a more than a dozen players being added or re-signed and just as many being released, traded or allowed to sign elsewhere.

Notable offseason events

Resignation of Nick Saban

During the 2006 season, rumors persisted of then-Dolphins head coach Nick Saban leaving for the University of Alabama at season's end. Saban denied these rumors throughout the season, to the point where on December 21 he told the South Florida media "I'm not going to be the Alabama coach."[4] Whether or not he meant it at the time is unknown, but Saban's stance softened after the season, and on January 3, 2007 Saban resigned from the Dolphins to become the new head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.[4]

Historic game in London

On February 2 2007, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Dolphins and New York Giants will play a game at London, England's Wembley Stadium. The game —- the second NFL game to take place outside of the United States and first to take place outside of North America -— is to count as a home game for the Dolphins. It will take place Sunday, October 28 (Week 8) with kick off at 1:00 PM ET (6:00 PM local London time). It will be broadcast on FOX.[5]

In the 72 hours following the announcement, over half a million ticket requests were received.[6] On May 17, 40,000 tickets were made available to people randomly selected from the initial requests. The tickets sold in 90 minutes.[7]

Failed trade of Dan Wilkinson

On March 2, the Denver Broncos acquired defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson from the Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round draft choice in the 2007 NFL Draft.[8] A condition of the trade was that Wilkinson report to the Broncos for a physical by Friday, March 16.[9] He did not report for the physical, and although neither team was able to reach Wilkinson by phone the deadline for him to report was extended in hopes of eventually closing the deal.[10]

On March 29, the deal between the Broncos and Dolphins was finally voided.[11] The sixth-round pick reverted back to the Broncos, and Wilkinson's rights were once again held by the Dolphins.[11] After failing to attend offseason workouts with the Dolphins in the months that followed, the Dolphins finally terminated Wilkinson's contract on June 18.[12]

Joey Porter-Levi Jones altercation

After five seasons as AFC North rivals, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter and Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Levi Jones were involved in an altercation in a Las Vegas casino on March 18.

Arrest and release of Fred Evans

In the early morning of 2007-06-23, 23-year-old Dolphins defensive tackle Frederick Evans was arrested in Miami Beach.[13] According to the police report, Evans was in a dispute with a taxi driver, and refused to leave the cab at the request of the officers called to the scene. Evans reportedly engaged in a physical struggle with the officers when they tried to handcuff him, with one officer being bitten on his left wrist.[13] The officers then used tasers to subdue Evans. He was charged with battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing.[13] Complicating matters could be the fact that Evans is already on probation in Colorado County, Texas for possession of marijuana[14].

In a team-released statement, Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron said: "We are aware that Fred Evans was arrested this morning. We will not condone this type of behavior. I assure everyone it will be dealt with seriously"[15]. Cameron made good on his word a few days later, as Evans was waived by the team on June 28[16].

Arrest and release of Kelly Campbell

Re-signed by the Dolphins in March after spending 2006 training camp with the team, wide receiver Kelly Campbell had his contract terminated on July 6[17]. It was not until July 24, however, that it was revealed that Campbell's release stemmed from an arrest on drug charges in Atlanta, Georgia on July 3[18]. Campbell was charged with felony possession of marijuana and Ecstasy and a misdemeanor charge of providing false information to police officers[18]. It was Campbell's second arrest in Fulton County[18]. In 2005, Campbell was arrested and charged with marijuana possession and theft by receiving stolen property involving a handgun[18]. He reached a plea deal to avoid a trial[18].

Arrest of Chris Chambers

On the morning of Saturday, July 14, Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Chambers was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina and charged with driving while impaired and speeding[19]. He was arrested around 2:30 a.m. and later released on $1,750 bond[19]. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Capt. Lisa Goelz, Chambers faced charges of driving while impaired, speeding and reckless driving[19]. On August 15, it was reported that a lawyer for Chambers said he would plead not guilty to driving while impaired[20]. Chambers was charged despite his blood-alcohol content being below the legal limit, although North Carolina law says he can still be convicted[20].

On September 25, it was reported that Chambers would enter a plea deal in which he would plead guilty to speeding.[21] Under the terms of the plea deal, the chargers of driving while impaired and wreckless driving were dismissed.[21] He did not have to appear in court.[21]

Offseason personnel moves

Coaching staff

After the departure of Nick Saban, Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga went on a nationwide search for his next head coach.[22] More than a dozen candidates were interviewed[22], and on January 19 Cam Cameron agreed to become the seventh head coach in franchise history.[22] Cameron had previously served as offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers from 2002 to 2006.[22] He received a four-year contract worth $10 million.[23]

Upon Cameron's arrival, multiple changes were made to the coaching staff. Running backs coach Bobby Williams, wide receivers coach Charlie Baggett, defensive line coach Dan Quinn and strength and conditioning coach Bert Hill were fired[24][25][26]. The team extended the contracts of special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong and outside linebackers coach Travis Jones (later reassigned as defensive ends coach).[27][28] The Dolphins also signed a three-year, $8.1 million contract with defensive coordinator Dom Capers to retain his services.[29] Outside additions to the staff were:

Finally, previous offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey was retained, but was reassigned to the role of tight ends coach.[30] Cameron has stated he will call the offensive plays himself in 2007.[36]

Front office

On June 26, general manager Randy Mueller signed a contract extension that is expected to keep him with the team through at least 2010[37]. Mueller will also receive a salary adjustment, however financial details were unavailable[37]. After Nick Saban left following the 2006 season, Mueller's role was altered to give him control of personnel[37].

Departures

Re-signings

Signings

Trades

2007 free agents

RFA: Restricted free-agent, UFA: Unrestricted free-agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent

Position Player Free agency
status		 Date signed 2007 team
LB Keith Adams UFA
FB Darian Barnes UFA March 8[46] New York Jets
S Yeremiah Bell RFA May 18[67] Miami Dolphins
DE David Bowens UFA March 27[52] New York Jets
LS John Denney ERFA March 22[64] Miami Dolphins
FB Kyle Eckel ERFA March 19[63] Miami Dolphins
OG Toniu Fonoti UFA March 14[49] Atlanta Falcons
DT Vonnie Holliday UFA February 21[59] Miami Dolphins
CB Eddie Jackson UFA March 19[51] New England Patriots
OG Kendyl Jacox UFA
P Donnie Jones RFA April 18[54] St. Louis Rams
CB Michael Lehan UFA March 19[63] Miami Dolphins
QB Cleo Lemon RFA May 29[68] Miami Dolphins
QB Shane Matthews UFA/Retired[81]
OT Damion McIntosh UFA May 3[41] Kansas City Chiefs
RB Travis Minor UFA March 7[45] St. Louis Rams
RB Sammy Morris UFA March 4[42] New England Patriots
LB Donnie Spragan UFA April 25[66] Miami Dolphins
S Travares Tillman UFA April 13[65] Miami Dolphins
DT Keith Traylor UFA March 8[60] Miami Dolphins
DT Kevin Vickerson UFA[62] March 9[61] Miami Dolphins
WR Wes Welker RFA March 5[44] New England Patriots
DT Jeff Zgonina UFA March 13[48] Houston Texans

NFL Europa

The following Dolphins players[82] were allocated to and participated in NFL Europa in the spring:

For their performances, Mitchell and Vickerson were selected to the 2007 All-NFL Europa team after the season.[83] Meanwhile, Sam led Rhein in receiving with 32 receptions, 529 yards and three touchdowns.[84]

Upon the conclusion of the 2007 NFL Europa season, the Dolphins were assigned 24-year-old wide receiver Marvin Allen as their international practice squad player[78]. Allen will join the team for training camp, and will not count toward the team's roster or eight-player practice squad[78]. He also may not be signed by any NFL team during the 2007 season[78].

2007 NFL Draft

The follow players[85] were drafted by the Dolphins in the 2007 NFL Draft, which took place on April 28-29:

Draft Player name Position College Height Weight
Rnd Pick
1 9 Ted Ginn, Jr. Wide receiver Ohio State 5 ft 11 in 178 lbs
2 40 John Beck Quarterback BYU 6 ft 2 in 215 lb
60 Samson Satele Center/Guard Hawaii 6 ft 2 in 300 lb
3 71 Lorenzo Booker Running back Florida State 5 ft 10 in 191 lb
4 108 Paul Soliai Defensive tackle Utah 6 ft 4 in 344 lb
6 181 Reagan Mauia Fullback Hawaii 6 ft 0 in 270 lb
199 Drew Mormino Center Central Michigan 6 ft 3 in 299 lb
7 219 Kelvin Smith Linebacker Syracuse 6 ft 2 in 233 lb
225 Brandon Fields Punter Michigan State 6 ft 6 in 235 lb
238 Abraham Wright Linebacker Colorado 6 ft 3 in 245 lb
  • The Dolphins' last second-round pick (60th overall) was acquired from the New England Patriots in the Wes Welker trade. The team's final pick in the draft (238th overall) was also acquired in the deal.[44]
  • The team's fifth-round pick became property of the Detroit Lions due to the Joey Harrington trade from the previous offseason.[86]
  • The team's second sixth-round pick (199th overall) was acquired from the New Orleans Saints for kicker Olindo Mare.[79]
  • The team's middle seventh-round pick (225th overall) was acquired from the St. Louis Rams when they signed restricted free agent punter Donnie Jones.[54]

Draft pick signings

The Dolphins got a handful of their draft picks signed within a month of the draft, inking four-year deals with running back Lorenzo Booker, punter Brandon Fields, fullback Reagan Mauia, linebacker Kelvin Smith and linebacker Abraham Wright between May 23-25. The Dolphins signed one draft pick in June - defensive tackle Paul Soliai, who also received a four-year deal. Offensive lineman Samson Satele signed a for four years on July 18, while quarterback John Beck and center Dew Mormino signed four-year contracts on July 23. At that time, first-round pick Ted Ginn, Jr. was the only unsigned draft pick. However, on the same day that second-round pick Beck was signed, it was reported that the Dolphins and Ginn were close to contract agreement.

Undrafted free agents

Between May 4-17, the Dolphins signed 16 undrafted free agents following the draft.[87][88] They were:

Unlike the other 15, Hatchett stuck with the team less than two weeks. On May 18, Hatchett was waived upon the signings of Lofton and Malone, as well as the re-signing of restricted free agent Yeremiah Bell.[89] On July 23, the Dolphins signed defensive tackle Brian Soi of Utah State[90]. Soi declared for the NFL's Supplemental Draft in July but went undrafted[91][92].

Uniforms

  • The Miami Dolphins will enter the 2007 season using the same uniform combinations as they used in 2006.[93]
  • It was announced during the offseason that the Dolphins would make slight alterations to their uniforms. The navy blue outline on the numbers will be thinned in hopes of making them easier to read for viewers.[94]
  • As with many teams that play in warm climates, the Dolphins wear all-white at home[95] and the aqua jersey-white pants scheme only at home night games.
  • While the team still has an all-aqua alternate scheme and an alternate orange jersey, they wore neither in the two years under head coach Nick Saban.
  • Beginning in 2007, the Dolphins' practice jerseys now have last names on the back.[96]

Coaching staff

Miami Dolphins 2007 coaching staff
Front Office

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

Special Teams Coaches

 

Defensive Coaches

Strength and Conditioning

Training camp

In 2007, Miami Dolphins training camp took place at the Dolphins Training Center in Davie, Florida. Rookies reported July 22, and veterans July 27[97]. Training camp ended for veterans and married players on August 24, when they were allowed to check out of the team hotel and return home.[98] Training camp ended for the remaining players on Saturday, August 26.[99]

Opening training camp roster

The following is the Miami Dolphins' roster at the time 2007 training camp opened on July 27:

Miami Dolphins 2007 Opening training camp roster

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams


Active/Physically Unable to Perform

Active/Non-Football Injury

Injured Reserve

  • Currently vacant

Suspended

Practice Squad


Rookies in italics

Transactions

On the eve of training camp on July 23, cornerback André Goodman and offensive lineman Joe Toledo were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list due to lingering injuries. Undrafted rookie defensive tackle Brian Soi was immediately placed on the Non-Football Injury list upon being signed. The following transactions were made during training camp, which began on July 27:

Aug. 6 depth chart

The following is the first depth chart released by the Dolphins during training camp, dated August 6[101].

Offense

Pos. First Team Second Team Third Team
QB 10 Trent Green
17 Cleo Lemon 		 9 John Beck  7 Gibran Hamdan
RB 23 Ronnie Brown 28 Jesse Chatman
38 Patrick Cobbs 		20 Lorenzo Booker
33 Ray Perkins
FB 30 Cory Schlesinger 45 Reagan Mauia 89 Tim Massaquoi
40 Kyle Eckel
WR 86 Marty Booker 19 Ted Ginn, Jr.
15 Kerry Reed 		81 Az-Zahir Hakim
83 Michael Malone
WR 84 Chris Chambers 82 Derek Hagan
18 David Sutton 		14 P. K. Sam
16 Marvin Allen
TE 88 David Martin 87 Justin Peelle
49 Courtney Anderson 		85 Jason Rader
LT 72 Vernon Carey 65 Julius Wilson
LG 76 Chris Liwienski 69 Tala Esera
C 64 Samson Satele 68 Johnathan Ingram 73 Dan Stevenson
RG 77 Drew Mormino 65 Rex Hadnot 63 Stephen Parker
RT 79 Anthony Alabi 70 L. J. Shelton 78 Mike Rosenthal

Defense

Pos. First Team Second Team Third Team
DE 99 Jason Taylor 93 Akbar Gbaja-Biamila 74 Mkristo Bruce
NT 94 Keith Traylor 96 Paul Soliai 61 Marquay Love
60 Steve Fifita
DT 91 Vonnie Holliday 90 Rodrique Wright 75 Brian Soi
DE 98 Matt Roth 95 Chase Page 92 Kevin Vickerson
WLB 52 Channing Crowder 56 Derrick Pope 48 Edmond Miles
MLB 54 Zach Thomas 51 Robert McCune 58 Kelvin Smith
SLB 55 Joey Porter 59 Donnie Spragan 57 Jim Maxwell
53 Abraham Wright
LCB 25 Will Allen 22 Michael Lehan 36 Derrick Johnson
43 Geoff Pope
RCB 29 Travis Daniels 32 Jason Allen 27 Shirdonya Mitchell
FS 24 Renaldo Hill 44 Cameron Worrell 35 Tuff Harris
41 Chris Harrell
SS 37 Yeremiah Bell 26 Travares Tillman 47 Courtney Bryan
31 Christopher Vedder

Special Teams

Pos. First Team Second Team Third Team
P  4 Brandon Fields  6 Ryan Flinn
K  3 Jay Feely  1 Matt Prater
LS 97 John Denney 99 Jason Taylor 80 Aaron Halterman
PR 19 Ted Ginn, Jr. 86 Marty Booker 81 Az-Zahir Hakim
KR 19 Ted Ginn, Jr. 23 Ronnie Brown 20 Lorenzo Booker
H  4 Brandon Fields  6 Ryan Flinn

Quarterback competition

During training camp, Cameron held a battle for the starting quarterback job between Trent Green and Cleo Lemon. Green started the team's first two preseason games and completed 45 percent of his passes for 101 yards with one interception. Lemon was the second quarterback to play in each contest and completed 76 percent of his passes for 108 yards. Nevertheless, Cameron announced that Green would be the team's starting quarterback in 2007. The announcement came on August 20 with two preseason games left to be played. Lemon, who had primarily been no higher than third string in his NFL career, is slated to be the backup to Green in 2007.

Preseason

Schedule

[102]

Week Kickoff Date Opponent Result Game Site TV Record NFL Recap
1 7:30 PM EDT August 11, 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars W 18-17 Dolphin Stadium WFOR 1-0 Game Center
2 8:00 PM EDT August 16, 2007 Kansas City Chiefs W 11-10 Arrowhead Stadium ESPN 2-0 Game Center
3 7:30 PM EDT August 25, 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 31-28 Dolphin Stadium WFOR 2-1 Game Center
4 8:00 PM EDT August 30, 2007 New Orleans Saints L 7-0 Louisiana Superdome WFOR 2-2 Game Center

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

1 2 3 4 Total
Jaguars 0 10 7 0 17
Dolphins 0 3 7 8 18

at Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Week 2: at Kansas City Chiefs

1 2 3 4 Total
Dolphins 0 3 0 8 11
Chiefs 0 7 0 3 10

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Week 3: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 7 10 0 14 31
Dolphins 14 0 7 7 28

at Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Cutdown to 75

With NFL rules mandating team rosters must be cut down to 75 players by August 28, the Dolphins released nine players the day before to reach the limit. Those released were: placekicker Matt Prater, punter Ryan Flinn, wide receiver David Sutton, tight end Jason Rader, cornerback Shirdonya Mitchell, safeties Chris Harrell and Christopher Vedder, running back Ray Perkins and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson.

The team made two extra roster moves on the cutdown day. Offensive guard/tackle Joe Toledo was moved to the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he would be eligible to return Week 7 of the regular season. Free agent linebacker/defensive end Jorge Cordova was added to the roster. Cordova had been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, with which he had spent the previous three seasons.

Cutdown to 53 and subsequent moves

On September 1, the Dolphins were required to trim the roster to 53 for the regular season. With 22 roster moves needed in all, the Dolphins waived 16 players, waived/injured four and terminated the contracts of two.

The two veterans that had their contracts terminated were fullback Cory Schlesinger and wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim. The four waived/injured players were guard Dan Stevenson, wide receiver P. K. Sam and linebackers Jim Maxwell and Robert McCune. In addition, the 16 players that were waived outright were:

The Dolphins' roster was not finalized immediately after cuts, however. Three players were claimed off waivers by the Dolphins from other teams, requiring an additional three roster moves. On September 2, wide receiver Kerry Reed and center Johnathan Ingram were waived, while rookie center/guard Drew Mormino was played in season-ending Injured Reserve with a shoulder injury. The Dolphins claimed two players off waivers from the San Diego Chargers - wide receiver Greg Camarillo and offensive tackle Cory Lekkerkerker. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Gene Mruczkowski was claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots.

Five days later, defensive end Rob Ninkovich was claimed off waivers from the New Orleans Saints. To make room for him, rookie linebacker Kelvin Smith was waived.

Two Dolphins players changed their jersey numbers following the preseason. Long snapper John Denney, who wore No. 97 the first two years of his career, switched to No. 92. Undrafted rookie linebacker Edmond Miles switched from No. 48 to 50 to comply with NFL rules.

Practice squad

On September 2 the Dolphins made five additions to their practice squad, all of which among the players cut by the team the day before. Those players were tight end Aaron Halterman, safety Tuff Harris, guard Marquay Love and offensive tackle Julius Wilson and wide receiver Marvin Allen. As the international practice squad player, Allen must remain on the team's practice squad all year and does not count toward the eight-man limit.

Two days later, the Dolphins signed three more players - guard Tala Esera, wide receiver Kerry Reed and wide receiver Chandler Williams - to their practice squad. Esera and Reed were with the Dolphins in preseason and released earlier in the month. Chandler, meanwhile, was a seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Florida International University. He was waived by the team during final cuts on September 1.

Regular season

Schedule

[102]

Week Kickoff Date Opponent Result Game site TV Record Recap
1 1:00 PM EDT September 9, 2007 Washington Redskins L 16-13 FedEx Field CBS 0-1 Recap
2 4:15 PM EDT September 16, 2007 Dallas Cowboys L 37-20 Dolphin Stadium FOX 0-2 Recap
3 1:00 PM EDT September 23, 2007 New York Jets L 31-28 The Meadowlands CBS 0-3 Recap
4 1:00 PM EDT September 30, 2007 Oakland Raiders L 35-17 Dolphin Stadium CBS 0-4 Recap
5 1:00 PM EDT October 7, 2007 Houston Texans L 22-19 Reliant Stadium CBS 0-5
6 1:00 PM EDT October 14, 2007 Cleveland Browns L 41-31 Cleveland Browns Stadium CBS 0-6 [1]
7 1:00 PM EDT October 21, 2007 New England Patriots L 49-28 Dolphin Stadium CBS 0-7
8 1:00 PM EDT October 28, 2007 New York Giants L 13-10 Wembley Stadium FOX 0-8
9 Bye
10 1:00 PM EST November 11, 2007 Buffalo Bills Dolphin Stadium CBS
11 1:00 PM EST November 18, 2007 Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field CBS
12 8:30 PM EST November 26, 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field ESPN
13 1:00 PM EST December 2, 2007 New York Jets Dolphin Stadium CBS
14 1:00 PM EST December 9, 2007 Buffalo Bills Ralph Wilson Stadium CBS
15 1:00 PM EST December 16, 2007 Baltimore Ravens Dolphin Stadium CBS
16 1:00 PM EST December 23, 2007 New England Patriots Gillette Stadium CBS
17 1:00 PM EST December 30, 2007 Cincinnati Bengals Dolphin Stadium CBS

Division standings

AFC East
Team W L T PCT PF PA 2007 
New England Patriots 9 0 0 1.000 355 147 Details
Buffalo Bills 4 4 0 .500 130 156 Details
New York Jets 1 8 0 .111 159 228 Details
Miami Dolphins 0 8 0 .000 166 244 Details

W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against

Week 1: at Washington Redskins

1 2 3 4OT Total
Dolphins 0 7 3 30 13
Redskins 0 3 7 33 16

at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

The Dolphins began their 2007 campaign on the road against the Washington Redskins. After a scoreless first quarter, the Redskins made the first move with kicker Shaun Suisham getting a 31-yard field goal three minutes into the second quarter. Miami would take the lead before the end of the half with a one-yard touchdown pass from Trent Green to tight end Justin Peelle as time expired.

Washington took a 10-7 lead on a 19-yard Clinton Portis touchdown run with just under 12 minutes remaining in the third quarter. Dolphins kicker Jay Feely tied the game at 10 later int he quarter on a 20-yard field goal, and each team notched another field goal in the fourth quarter. With four seconds remaining and the ball on the Washington 43-yard line, Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell launched a last-second Hail Mary pass that was batted by Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor in the end zone. Redskins wide receiver Antwaan Randle El caught the ball at the six but was tackled at the three-yard line before he could score the winning touchdown.

The Redskins won the coin toss to begin overtime and promptly mounted a 10-play, 62-yard drive that included just two passes. Suisham made his third field goal of the game, this time from 39 yards out, to win the game 16-13 and hand Miami their first loss of the season.

Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 2: vs. Dallas Cowboys

1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 3 7 10 17 37
Dolphins 3 3 7 7 20

at Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Attempting to rebound from their overtime road loss to the Redskins in Week 1, the Dolphins hosted the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. In the first quarter, Miami got the first points of the game when kicker Jay Feely converted a 37-yard field goal. The Cowboys would respond with a 26-yard field goal by Nick Folk. In the second quarter, Dallas took the lead on a 1-yard Marion Barber III touchdown run. Jay Feely made a 45-yard field goal attempt as the half ended with the Cowboys leading 10-6.

In the third quarter, Miami regained the lead with quarterback Trent Green completing an 18-yard TD pass to wide receiver Marty Booker. However, the Cowboys jumped back out in front with quarterback Tony Romo completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Curtis, which was followed by Folk kicking a 28-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Dallas extended the lead with Folk's 47-yard field goal and Romo's 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terrell Owens. The Dolphins tried to come back as Green completed a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Derek Hagan, but the Cowboys managed to put the game away with Barber's 40-yard touchdown run as Miami fell to 0-2.

Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 3: at New York Jets

1 2 3 4 Total
Dolphins 0 13 0 15 28
Jets 7 14 3 7 31

at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Dolphins flew to The Meadowlands for Week 3 in an AFC East duel against the New York Jets (who were also 0-2 heading into the game). In the first quarter, the Jets flew out first with QB Chad Pennington completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Laveranues Coles for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Miami took the lead with RB Ronnie Brown's 1-yard TD run. However, it was short lived as on the ensuing kickoff, RB Leon Washington returned the kick 98 yards for a touchdown. The Dolphins drew closer with kicker Jay Feely's 31-yard and 39-yard field goal. However, New York responded with Pennington completing a 4-yard TD pass to TE Chris Baker.

In the third quarter, the Jets increased their lead with kicker Mike Nugent's 21-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, New York settled with Pennington getting a 2-yard TD run. Miami nearly had a comeback as Brown got a 2-yard TD run, a 2-point conversion run, and a 22-yard TD pass from QB Trent Green. However, the Jets managed to hold on to win the game.

With their third-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0-3.

Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 4: vs. Oakland Raiders

1 2 3 4 Total
Raiders 14 0 7 14 35
Dolphins 0 7 10 0 17

at Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Still searching for their first win of the year, the Dolphins went home for a Week 4 duel with the Oakland Raiders, featuring former teammate Daunte Culpepper. The game was delayed for 30 minutes due to thunderstorms in the area.

In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Culpepper completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR Jerry Porter. He even got a 2-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Dolphins managed to get on the board with RB Ronnie Brown getting a 9-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, the 'Fins managed to get closer with kicker Jay Feely getting a 29-yard field goal, yet Oakland answered with Culpepper getting a 5-yard TD run. Miami would end the period with QB Trent Green completing a 3-yard TD pass to TE Justin Peelle. In the fourth quarter however, Culpepper delivered the final blows by hooking up with Porter again on a 27-yard TD pass and getting a 3-yard TD run.

With their fourth-straight loss, the Dolphins fell to 0-4.

Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 5: at Houston Texans

1 2 3 4 Total
Dolphins 10 6 0 3 19
Texans 7 3 6 6 22

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Game Played With Dome Closed
  • Game attendance: 70,156
  • Referee: Tony Corrente

Still searching for their first win of the year, the Dolphins flew to Reliant Stadium for a Week 5 showdown with the Houston Texans. In the first quarter, Miami's struggles continued with Texans RB Ron Dayne getting a 1-yard TD run. Fortunately, the 'Fins answered with kicker Jay Feely getting a 23-yard field goal. However, with under 4 minutes to go in the period, history came back to haunt QB Trent Green. During a offensive play, WR Ted Ginn, Jr. was running with the ball and Green went low to block DT Travis Johnson. Trent would end up getting hit in the head with Johnson's knee, knocking him unconscious with a concussion. Johnson would then get flagged for taunting the uncoscious Trent Green. With Green out of the game, back-up Cleo Lemon came in and helped the Dolphins take the lead with RB Ronnie Brown getting a 3-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Miami would increased its lead with Feely getting a 40-yard and a 33-yard field goal. Houston would end the half with kicker Kris Brown getting a 54-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Dolphins' lead was erased with Brown giving Houston a 43-yard and a 54-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Miami reclaimed the lead with Feely kicking a 48-yard field goal. However, the Texans would pull out the win with Brown getting not only a 20-yard field goal, but a gut-punching 57-yard field goal.

With their fifth-straight loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0-5, but they also suffered their first 8-straight losing streak since 1967.

Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 6: at Cleveland Browns

1 2 3 4 Total
Dolphins 3 7 14 7 31
Browns 14 13 0 14 41

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Still looking for their first win of the year, the Dolphins flew to Cleveland Browns Stadium for a Week 6 intraconference duel with the Cleveland Browns. With QB Trent Green still suffering from a concussion from last week, back-up QB Cleo Lemon was given the start.

In the first quarter, Miami trailed early as Browns RB Jason Wright got a 1-yard TD run. The 'Fins would respond with kicker Jay Feely getting a 43-yard field goal. However, Cleveland increased its lead with QB Derek Anderson getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Miami's struggles continued with Browns kicker Phil Dawson getting a 40-yard field goal, along with Anderson completing a 24-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards. The Dolphins answered with Lemon completing a 14-yard TD pass to TE David Martin, yet Cleveland managed to get a 20-yard field goal from Dawson as time ran out.

In the third quarter, the 'Fins started to retaliate with Lemon getting a 5-yard and a 1-yard TD run. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Browns would pull away with Anderson and Edwards hooking up with each other on a 5-yard and a 16-yard TD pass. Miami's only response would be Lemon's 4-yard TD pass to Martin.

With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0-6 for the first time since 2004, but they also suffered their 9th-straght loss (the worst losing streak in franchise history).

Along with the St. Louis Rams, it marked the first time since 2000 (Bengals & Chargers) that two teams began a season at 0-6.

Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 7: vs New England Patriots

1 2 3 4 Total
Patriots 14 28 0 7 49
Dolphins 0 7 0 21 28

at Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Still searching for their first win of the year, the Dolphins returned home for a Week 7 AFC East duel with the undefeated New England Patriots. In the first quarter, Miami's struggles continued as Patriots QB Tom Brady completed a 30-yard TD pass to WR Donté Stallworth and a 2-yard TD pass to TE Kyle Brady. In the second quarter, the Dolphins got their only score of the half with QB Cleo Lemon getting a 4-yard TD run. Afterwards, New England continued its pounding with CB Willie Andrews returning a kickoff 77 yards for a touchdown, along with Brady and WR Randy Moss hooking up with each other on a 35-yard and a 50-yard TD pass. The Patriots would end the half with Brady hooking up with WR Wes Welker on a 14-yard TD pass.

After a scoreless third quarter, Miami tried to make a comeback in the fourth quarter. It began with RB Patrick Cobbs getting a 1-yard TD run, along with DE Jason Taylor returning an interception 36 yards for a touchdown. However, New England made sure that they sealed their victory with Brady hooking up with Welker again on a 16-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the 'Fins ended the game with RB Jesse Chatman getting a 7-yard TD run.

With the loss, not only did the Dolphins fall to 0-7 for the first time in franchise history, but they also lost RB Ronnie Brown for the year, as he tore his ACL in the third quarter while trying to stop an interception return.

Week 8: vs. New York Giants

1 2 3 4 Total
Giants 3 10 0 0 13
Dolphins 0 0 3 7 10

at Wembley Stadium, London, England

Still trying to get their first win, the Dolphins flew to Wembley Stadium for their special international interconference game against the New York Giants. For the game, Miami was listed as the home team. In the first quarter, the Dolphins trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes nailed a 20-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Miami's struggles continued with N.Y. QB Eli Manning getting a 10-yard TD run, along with Tynes nailing a 41-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the 'Fins started to make a comeback as former Giants kicker Jay Feely got a 29-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Miami drew close as QB Cleo Lemon completing a 21-yard TD pass to rookie WR Ted Ginn, Jr. However, New York managed to hold on to their lead for the win.

With their 11th-straight loss, the Dolphins entered their bye week at 0-8.

In-season transactions

September

During the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Redskins, starting strong safety Yeremiah Bell suffered a torn Achilles' tendon. As a result, he was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve on September 11. The team also waived backup defensive end Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, who did not play in the season opener. With two open spots on the 53-man roster, the team signed contracts with veteran safeties and Donovin Darius and Lamont Thompson. They were waived by the Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans, respectively, at the end of the preseason. The same day, rookie linebacker Kelvin Smith, who was waived four days earlier, was re-signed to the team's practice squad.

October

The Dolphins' roster remained unchanged for nearly a month after the season opener. The first transactions since came on October 10, when defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was signed and safety Lamont Thompson was released. Thompson appeared in one game for the Dolphins after being signed on September 11 and made one tackle. Rayburn went to training camp with the San Francisco 49ers in 2007 after spending the first four years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles.

On October 16, Miami traded their No. 1 receiver, seven-year veteran Chris Chambers, to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. In 100 games with the Dolphins since being drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, Chambers caught 405 passes for 5,688 yards and 43 touchdowns. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2005. In the team's first six games of the 2007 season, he caught 31 passes for 415 yards with no touchdowns.

See also

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