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Jeff_Darlington Just confirmed @ProFootballTalk's report that Justin Smiley was traded to the Jags. Source says Miami got a "late-round pick" in return.
Jeff_Darlington
Just confirmed @ProFootballTalk's report that Justin Smiley was traded to the Jags. Source says Miami got a "late-round pick" in return.
7SportsXtra justin smiley will take his physical tomorrow
Jeff_Darlington I'm told Smiley trade got done Friday -- but he hasn't passed physical. That's a big snag since his shoulder is the reason Miami traded him.
Terms of the trade are not known. Fact is, what is usually a routine measure -- the taking and passing of the physical -- is not that this time around because Smiley's shoulder issues do not guarantee he will pass the physical.
As reported here last week, Smiley had requested the Dolphins finalize his status before the start of Friday's minicamp, which is mandatory. Although compensation in the trade is not known, the Dolphins have certainly tried to fulfill the player's request.
When and if the trade becomes official, the Dolphins will likely not divulge the parameters. The deal might be for a conditional pick, depending on how much Smiley contributes.
Smiley was signed by the Dolphins in 2008 to a five-year, $25 million deal. Regardless of whether this deal passes muster or not, Smiley has played his final game for Miami.
Passing a physical is no guarantee. I think it is a legitimate concern that this trade may not finalize. I think it is probably 60/40 in favor of the trading going through. As far as compensation it is probably nothing more than a 7th round pick in 2011. At this point though, I am glad just to get anything back.
Sort of a bitter sweet moment as I liked Justin Smiley but realize his injury concerns outweigh his talent. If he actually stays healthy for once, the Jags will get a steal.