The Dolphins may have to continue waiting for the services of quarterback Joey Harrington.

It will be up to the Miami Dolphins if Ricky Williams plays football in the Canadian Football League this season, according to the suspended running back's agent.

According to a league source, the Dolphins have joined the discussion with the Packers about acquiring Walker.

Miami Dolphins' running back Ricky Williams has been suspended by the NFL today for failing his fourth drug test.

A day after Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington basically traded himself to the Dolphins, Dolphins coach Nick Saban tiptoed around the subject.

Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington has decided to sign with the Miami Dolphins, his agent said Wednesday, giving the team a backup to new starter Daunte Culpepper.

The Bengals, Green Bay, Miami, Jacksonville and New York Giants are in the running for outside linebacker LaVar Arrington, who was scheduled to have a $12.

Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban continued his long-standing support of running back Ricky Williams by testifying on Williams' behalf during an appeal of Williams' latest positive drug test under the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

While the Dolphins and Bengals wait for the Lions to agree to either of their trade demands for the services of quarterback Joey Harrington, their respective contingency plans may be falling through.

Ricky Williams and attorney David Cornwell met with NFL attorney Jeff Pash at an undisclosed office in Manhattan for several hours Monday afternoon with Williams telling the league that he did not use the substance for which he tested positive in late December.

Daunte Culpepper answered seven questions about his rehabilitation from surgery to repair three torn ligaments in his right knee.

Ricky Williams will meet with league officials Monday seeking to overturn a drug suspension that could cost him the entire 2006 season.

The Bengals and Dolphins remain in the Joey Harrington sweepstakes but both are balking at the Lions' price.

Dolphins coach Nick Saban said Saturday the team is trying to sign free agent linebacker LaVar Arrington despite lengthy, ongoing negotiations.

A deal between Detroit and the Dolphins for quarterback Joey Harrington continued to stall, and the Dolphins are preparing for the chance the deal might not get done.

While the Dolphins continued to work Tuesday on a trade for quarterback Joey Harrington, the team started to make backup plans by showing interest in former Rams quarterback Jamie Martin.

Quarterback Joey Harrington was leaning toward agreeing to a contract with the Dolphins on Saturday, eliminating the major hurdle to Miami and Detroit working out a low-level trade for the former first-round pick.

Although the free-agent market has slowed considerably in the past several days, some major players still remain available — a few of whom could end up with the Dolphins.