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In the span of about 12 hours, a strategic move by the Miami Dolphins likely meant to save some money on the payroll helped answer a serious need for the Buffalo Bills, and the two teams just happen to be facing each other on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium in the 2010 season opener.
Miami terminated the contract of veteran tight end David Martin, perhaps with the intent to try to bring him back after the Buffalo game when veteran contracts become non-guaranteed. Martin was an integral part of the 2008 Dolphins team that went 11-5 and won the AFC East, catching 31 passes or 450 yards and three touchdowns.
A knee injury landed him on injured reserve last year and he was waived/injured by Miami in December, only to be re-signed one week into training camp this year. His reunion with Anthony Fasano was thought to invigorate the tight end position, but having been out of football for 10 months meant he needed time to get back into football shape and the Dolphins were feeling more confident in last year's fifth-round pick, John Nalbone.
Meanwhile, the Bills were down to just one tight end on the active roster in Jonathan Stupar as they had lost three to injuries, including former starter Derek Schouman. Buffalo also will be without second-year tight end Shawn Nelson for the first four games as he has been suspended by the league for violating the substance abuse policy.
Clearly, the moment Martin's name was out there the Bills pounced, and now not only do they gain a veteran tight end with a proven track record, but they also gain a player very familiar with the opening day opponent. In fact, each of Miami's first three opponents will have a key addition from its training camp roster as the Minnesota Vikings acquired wide receiver Greg Camarillo and the New York Jets claimed wide receiver Patrick Turner off waivers on Sunday.
It should be an interesting first three weeks for both teams.
David Martin Now Dolphins' Loss, Buffalo's Gain at Tight End
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