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Jay Glazer of FOXsports.com is reporting via his Twitter feed that that Miami Dolphins are prepared to release outside linebacker Joey Porter. Porter had 32 sacks during his three seasons with the Dolphins, including a career-high 17.5 sacks in 2008, which led the league."Joey Porter is getting his wish," writes Glazer. "I'm reporting on foxsports.com that the 'Fins are releasing him today." (quote edited from "Twitter-speak" into English.)
Porter, 33, will most likely have a modest amount of interest when he hits free agency among the several 3-4 teams. Teams like the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins are places to watch since both teams will be making the difficult switch to the 3-4 and could use a veteran like Porter to help move the process along.
Most other teams interested in his services will only be interested in him as a third-down pass rusher -- a role he will most likely not be willing to accept and is the reason why he's asking for his release from the Dolphins.
His starting opportunities will be minimal, but with the emergence of Cameron Wake, the Dolphins feel comfortable moving on from Porter and his playing time would have dropped off dramatically in 2010.
UPDATE: The Dolphins have now made the move official and announced it.
