Jason Taylor to "earn" his way on Dolphins' roster?
According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Miami Dolphins have made it clear where Jason Taylor stands.
Not only was Taylor, who re-signed with the Dolphins last week, told that he would be a "situational" player, who plays 20 to 25 snaps per game, but he was told that he's not guaranteed a roster spot if he doesn't outperform other (younger) players.
Taylor, who was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2006, had an injury-shortened season with the Washington Redskins last year. In 13 games, Taylor had 29 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks with Washington.
After being released from the 'Skins due to his lack of commitment to their off-season program, Taylor will participate in the Dolphins' off-season program.
Taylor holds the Dolphins' records for sacks in a season (18 1/2 in 2002) and a career (117). He is also fourth all-time in games played (172) in the franchise behind Dan Marino (242), Bob Kuechenberg (196) and Nat Moore (183).
Not only was Taylor, who re-signed with the Dolphins last week, told that he would be a "situational" player, who plays 20 to 25 snaps per game, but he was told that he's not guaranteed a roster spot if he doesn't outperform other (younger) players.
Taylor, who was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2006, had an injury-shortened season with the Washington Redskins last year. In 13 games, Taylor had 29 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks with Washington.
After being released from the 'Skins due to his lack of commitment to their off-season program, Taylor will participate in the Dolphins' off-season program.
Taylor holds the Dolphins' records for sacks in a season (18 1/2 in 2002) and a career (117). He is also fourth all-time in games played (172) in the franchise behind Dan Marino (242), Bob Kuechenberg (196) and Nat Moore (183).
