Randy Starks Released; Suh Signing Imminent?
Longtime Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Randy Starks was released Wednesday morning, potentially parting the sea for the inevitable arrival of Ndamukong Suh.
The move will save the Dolphins $5 million in cap space as the team -- pending they don't bring him back on a cheaper deal as a backup -- could be without both starting defensive tackles from a season ago in Starks and Jared Odrick (signed by the Jaguars yesterday).
Starks, a two-time Pro Bowler, compiled 30.5 sacks in seven seasons as a Dolphin but the 31-year-old's production fell off some last season. After grading out as Pro Football Focus' seventh best defensive tackle in 2013, he plummeted to 42nd in 2014.
There's been no indication the Dolphins still won't land Suh (the deal is reportedly for $60 million guaranteed) despite the delay since the Free Agency floodgates opened Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. After Starks' release, the Miami Herald reported the Suh signing is "imminent."
Parting with Starks will allow the team to pursue other areas of need.
