Ex-Steelers Joey Porter signs with Dolphins, plus other NFL News

Ex-Steelers linebacker Joey Porter has agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract that includes $20 million in guarantees.

The Steelers released him a week ago because they didn’t have plans to sign him after his contract ran out in 2007.

With several key starters entering the final year of their contract, the Steelers decided to go in another direction and Porter became a salary cap casualty.

With Miami coach Dom Capers planning on implementing the 3-4 defense, Porter is the perfect fit for the Dolphins new defensive attack.

Other NFL News

• The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a six-year deal with defensive end Patrick Kerney. Kerney agreed to a deal worth $39.5 million, including $19.5 million in guaranteed money.
• Former Vikings QB Brad Johnson has signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
• Quarterback Joey Harrington and tight end Randy McMichael have been released by the Miami Dolphins.
• The New England Patriots have traded 2007 second- and seventh-round draft choices to Miami for wide receiver Wes Welker and signed him to a five-year, $18.1 million contract that includes $9 million in guaranteed money.

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Tags: Joey Porter, NFL News, Miami Dolphins

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