Posted at 10:33 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2007
NFL: Dolphins release QB Culpepper
Associated Press
MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Daunte Culpepper today, ending the former Pro Bowler's short stint in South Florida and wrapping up what became a contentious split between the player and the team.The Dolphins made the move in a one-sentence release, without further comment.
Miami tried for weeks to trade Culpepper, the former Minnesota star who was acquired by the Dolphins before the 2006 season even though he was coming off major knee surgery. Culpepper never regained his form last year, struggling in four games before the team shut him down so he could continue rehabilitating the knee.
A grievance filed by the NFL Players Association on Culpepper's behalf against the Dolphins was scheduled to be heard Wednesday, after the team told Culpepper he couldn't fully participate in offseason practices. That move came shortly after Miami traded with Kansas City for quarterback Trent Green, who's expected to be the new starter for the Dolphins.
Culpepper, who serves as his own agent, didn't immediately respond to an e-mail seeking comment.
