The Dolphins didn’t waste any time signing Justin Smiley shortly after free agency began last night.  He will replace Rex Hadnot as the starter at right guard.  Smiley got five years and $25 million bucks to sign the dotted line.  He played in 8 games for the 49ers last season and he’s played in 56 games in his 4-year NFL career.   The 26-year old Smiley will improve the offensive line and he has nice size at 6′3″, 311 pounds.  The Dolphins are trying to remake the roster into a physical bunch and adding Smiley was a nice start.

The Dolphins have acquired nose tackle Jason Ferguson and a 6th round pick in 2008 from the Cowboys for a 6th round pick in each the 2008 and 2009 season.  The 33-year old Ferguson only played in 1 game last season and he made 1 tackle for the Cowboys due to injury.  Ferguson is a run stuffer at 6′3″, 310 pounds and he will improve the D-Line as long as he can stay healthy.  Ferguson has now played in 134 games in his NFL career and he has made 453 tackles, has 21.5 sacks, defensed 9 passes and forced 6 fumbles.  The Dolphins have really improved their defensive line with the acquisitions of Randy Starks and Jason Ferguson.

The Dolphins have signed linebacker Reggie Torbor.  The 27-year old has nice size at 6′2″, 250 pounds and he will likely be a starter for the Fins in 2008.  He played in 16 games last season for the Giants and he made 39 tackles, defensed 1 pass and had 1 sack.  Torbor has now played in 62 games in his NFL career and he has made 148 tackles, defensed 5 passes, forced 4 fumbles, has 5 sacks and 1 interception.  This was a good move for the Dolphins as Torbor will be hungry to show what he can do with a starting job.

The Dolphins have signed TE Sean Ryan.  The 27-year old Ryan is a big guy (6′5″, 265) that is a good run blocker.  He played in 10 games for the Jets last season and he caught 3 passes for 46 yards (15.3 avg).  Ryan has now played in 26 games in his NFL career and he has caught 9 passes for 90 yards (10.0 avg).  Ryan should help out the running game of the Dolphins with his physical style of play.

Defensive tackle Randy Starks has signed a 5-year, $21 million dollar contract to play for the Dolphins.  The 24-year old stands at 6′3″, 312 pounds and he should get a chance to start with the Fins.  He played in 14 games last season for the Titans and he made 16 tackles and defensed 1 pass.  Starks has now played in 60 games in his NFL career and he has made 132 tackles, defensed 5 passes and forced a fumble.  This was a solid move for the Dolphins as they are rebuilding the defense.