Miami Dolphins release QB Jay Fiedler, three others

By Hugo Guzman  |   Friday, February 25, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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MIAMI, Florida - Jay Fiedler succeeded Hall of Famer Dan Marino as quarterback of the Miami Dolphins. He won't get a chance to impress new coach Nick Saban. With Saban starting to deal with life under the salary cap, Fiedler was among four players released Wednesday. The Dolphins also released starting free safety Arturo Freeman, safety Shawn Wooden and reserve defensive end Jay Williams.

Saban left Louisiana State to become coach of the Dolphins and has control of personnel decisions. Inheriting a team more than $15 million over the salary cap limit, Saban has until next Wednesday to make the moves necessary to get the payroll at or under $85.5 million.

Fiedler, who had the daunting task of trying to replace Marino, who retired following the 1999 season, guided the Dolphins to three playoff appearances. The 33 year-old lost his job as the starter to AJ Feeley after struggling in last season's opener. He later regained the job, but then missed the final eight games of the season with a herniated disc in his neck. In 75 career games, Fiedler has completed 1000-of-1704 passes for 11,737 yards with 68 touchdowns and 66 interceptions.

Freeman, 28, tied for the team lead with four interceptions last season, but was slated to make $3.3 million in 2005.

Williams, 33, spent the last three years with Miami and was to make $1.35 million in 2005.

Wooden failed his physical after missing the entire 2004 season on injured reserve.
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