Dolphins defensive end Kevin Carter helped the Dolphins create $1.125 million in salary cap room when he restructured his contract, agent Harold Lewis said.
Carter agreed to convert $1.5 million of roster bonus into signing bonus. That amount was then prorated over the final four years of Carter's deal to open the cap space.
• Running back Travis Minor re-signed with the Dolphins for a one-year deal.
• Offensive tackle Stockar McDougle agreed to a two-year deal with Jacksonville.
• The Dolphins contacted the agent for free agent quarterback Tommy Maddox, who could take the backup role if Gus Frerotte doesn't re-sign.
• Backup wide receiver and special teams ace Bryan Gilmore signed with San Francisco.
• Running back Sammy Morris, an unrestricted free agent who was with the Dolphins the past two years, visited Seattle on Tuesday.
• Wide receiver David Givens and center Kevin Mawae, who had visited the Dolphins, both signed with Tennessee. Givens received
The Dolphins had free safety Chris Hope in for a visit Tuesday, and he is expected to be with the team today.
Hope was the starter with Pittsburgh last season and helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl. The former Florida State standout, who has played four NFL seasons, had three interceptions last season.
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Carter agreed to convert $1.5 million of roster bonus into signing bonus. That amount was then prorated over the final four years of Carter's deal to open the cap space.
• Running back Travis Minor re-signed with the Dolphins for a one-year deal.
• Offensive tackle Stockar McDougle agreed to a two-year deal with Jacksonville.
• The Dolphins contacted the agent for free agent quarterback Tommy Maddox, who could take the backup role if Gus Frerotte doesn't re-sign.
• Backup wide receiver and special teams ace Bryan Gilmore signed with San Francisco.
• Running back Sammy Morris, an unrestricted free agent who was with the Dolphins the past two years, visited Seattle on Tuesday.
• Wide receiver David Givens and center Kevin Mawae, who had visited the Dolphins, both signed with Tennessee. Givens received
The Dolphins had free safety Chris Hope in for a visit Tuesday, and he is expected to be with the team today.
Hope was the starter with Pittsburgh last season and helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl. The former Florida State standout, who has played four NFL seasons, had three interceptions last season.
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