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Dolphins Free Agency Primer – The Splash Zone 3/11/24
The NFL legal tampering period will start at noon ET today, but don’t expect the Miami Dolphins to be big spenders this free agency. As of right now, the Dolphins are still not cap compliant and have till Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, when the new league year begins, to get under the cap. Even though the Dolphins probably can’t spend on the free agents who will cost more money, that doesn’t mean they can’t find some undervalued players out there on the market for the cheaper price.
You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.
Dolphins 2024 free agency primer: Cap space, possible additions and more
The NFL’s two-day negotiation period opens at noon on Monday, allowing teams to contact and enter negotiations with unrestricted free agents.
Dolphins Offseason
NFL Free Agency Primer – Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
A Q&A about everything related to NFL free agency
NFL free agency: Best players for bargain-hunting teams at every position group – Yahoo Sports
Not every team can afford to sign the splashy names in free agency. Here’s where those teams find value with some under-the-radar players.
Dolphins Quarterbacks
Amid salary cap rise, what to consider as Dolphins negotiate with Tua Tagovailoa
Miami has been negotiating the terms of an extension with Tagovailoa since the end of the 2023 season.
Dolphins Offensive Line
Miami Dolphins LT Terron Armstead Coming Back in 2024 … On New Deal – Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The five-time Pro Bowl selection had mentioned the possibility of retiring
Miami Dolphins Bringing Back Robert Jones – Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Jones was scheduled to become a restricted free agent
Phinsider News You May Have Missed
Dolphins brining back Nik Needham – Miami Dolphins News 3/10/24 – The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.
2024 NFL free agency: Miami Dolphins review Melvin Ingram – Walk, tag, or re-sign? – The Phinsider
As a late-season addition to the Miami Dolphins roster in 2023, what should the team do with linebacker Melvin Ingram heading into 2024?
Jevon Holland campaigns for Brandon Jones to stick with the Miami Dolphins – The Phinsider
Should the duo of Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones run it back after starting at safety in 2021 and 2022?
Dolphins offseason: 3 free agents Miami could sign to ‘prove it’ deals – The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are likely not in a position in 2024 to dole out huge free-agency contracts. But they could look to find good value with some “prove it” contracts for this year.
Report: Vikings and Texans among teams expected to pursue Christian Wilkins – The Phinsider
Half of the NFL will enter the new league year with more than $30 million available in salary cap space.
Your choice for best all time Miami Dolphins not named Marino! – The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins fans’ opinion on the best player beyond Dan the Man.
To no one’s surprise, FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF engaged in a scorefest May 13 at TQL Stadium.
A hat trick by one of the best goalscorers in the history of the game, Lionel Messi, sparked Miami to a 5-3 win. Miami scored three times from the 79th minute on to come from behind.
A sellout crowd of 25,513 witnessed the showdown, the club’s sixth home sellout of the season.
FC Cincinnati falls to 4-5-4, staying at 16 points, taking its first loss since April 4 at Red Bull New York. Miami improves to 7-2-4 for 25 points, improving to 7-1-1 on the road this season. Miami moved into second place in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville. Cincinnati started the night tied for fifth but could drop depending on games later on.
Second half highlights as FC Cincinnati squandered a late lead
Cincinnati took a 3-2 lead in the 64th minute.
Evander fired a rocket from the top of the 18 into the top left corner. Deneky passed ahead to him, then he maneuvered around two defenders, and no one stepped up to him. It is Evander’s seventh goal of the season.
Miami tied it in the 80th minute, 3-3.
After a Cincy turnover, Rodrigo De Paul quickly found Messi in transition, who delivered to Mateo Silvetti. Silvetti, playing his first game in a month, maneuvered in space and scored from the top of the box for his fourth of the season.
Miami took a 4-3 lead in the 83rd. A Messi free kick from 35 yds was saved by Cincy keeper Roman Celentano. He collided with Andrei Chirila, which knocked the ball out of his hands. Miami’s German Berterame pounced on the rebound to give Miami the lead, his fourth goal of the season.
Chirila landed hard after the collision and was taken out of the game.
Miami took a 5-3 lead when Messi made a sliding shot after a cross from Silvetti. The ball went off the post, then off Roman Celentano, who was on his stomach trying to get the ball, then in. Messi was credited with the goal and a hat trick.
FC Cincinnati took a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute.
Pavel Bucha scored from close range. He took a crossing pass from Bryan Ramirez after Denkey found him on the left side in transition.
It was Bucha’s second goal of the MLS season and the second assist for Ramirez. Bucha was hit in the head late in the first half and examined by trainers, but stayed in the game.
Moments later, Messi had a free kick from 30 yards saved by Celentano.
Messi scored again in the 56th minute to tie it, 2-2. He had a nice give-and-go with Rodrigo De Paul, who dribbled near the end line and crossed to him from the right side. Messi was unmarked and scored easily from near the penalty spot.
In the 62nd minute, Luis Suarez missed an open shot that Celentano saved, set up by a quick transition by Miami.
Miami ended with 17 shots to 10 for Cincinnati, six on target. After an even first half, Miami controlled the expected-goals mark, with 4 to 1.6 for the home team.
First half highlights
Messi scored from close range in the 24th off a turnover by Matt Miazga. Miazga tried to pass to a teammate on the side but the pass went straight to Messi.
He had a goal in the fifth minute waved off by offsides.
In the 32nd minute, Cincinnati won a corner kick, which Evander placed right in front of the goal line but the ball was cleared away.
In the 42nd minute, a Kevin Denkey penalty kick tied it up. Denkey drew the PK after collecting a good pass into the box by Pavel Bucha and being grabbed by Gonzalo Lujan. Denkey converted for his team-high eighth goal of the season.
The first half was tied 1-1 and virtually even on statistics. Both sides had seven shots, one on goal, and 1.1 expected goals. Neither keeper made a save.
What’s next for FC Cincinnati?
Cincinnati heads to the West Coast to play San Diego FC 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. It is the first meeting between the teams. San Diego, 3-5-4 for 13 points, was set to play Austin later May 13. Cincinnati will leave for California on May 14.
A wildfire has scorched over 11,000 acres in Florida’s Everglades, just outside the Miami metro suburbs, prompting officials to warn nearby residents of dangerous smoke.
The Max Road Miramar Fire is straddling the line between Miami-Dade and Broward counties. At least 11,000 acres have been burned, and the fire is 80% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
The fire was first reported Sunday. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said that drivers stopping to watch the fires along US-27 were causing dangerous traffic backups.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they were working with state forest officials to protect nearby properties.
Florida Senator Rick Scott urged people on social media to adhere to any local road closures.
Aerial footage showed flames in the vicinity of a local subdivision, and smoke could be seen billowing for miles.
This comes in the middle of Florida’s wildfire season, which is being compounded by a historic drought ongoing across the state.
Almost 2,000 wildfires have burned nearly 120,000 acres just since the start of the year, the forest service said earlier this month.
Wildfires south of Jacksonville canceled and delayed Amtrak service last month.
While the vast majority of the state is under Exceptional or Extreme Drought conditions, Miami itself is roughly an inch below average rainfall, year-to-date.
However, parts of the Everglades are also experiencing Extreme Drought.
Fire officials are warning residents to take precautions if smoke is impacting your area. Those with respiratory conditions, older adults and children may be especially sensitive to smoke exposure.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is advising people to stay indoors when possible and set home and vehicle A/C systems to recirculate.
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