Offensive lineman Seth McKinney was placed on injured reserve Tuesday by the Miami Dolphins, who also waived quarterback Brock Berlin and 13 others in their first round of roster cuts.

Daunte Culpepper's teammates slapped him on the back as he came out of the game -- the only blows the Dolphins' new quarterback would absorb in his brief Miami debut.

According to Dolphins coach Nick Saban, quarterback Daunte Culpepper will play in the Miami Dolphins' exhibition opener Saturday, less than 10 months after a serious knee injury ended his 2005 season.

Second-year defensive tackle Manny Wright, the subject of ridicule last summer when cameras captured him crying on the field after being chastised by Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban, has asked to be released, citing an ongoing bout with depression and his desire for a fresh start with a new team.

Defensive back Jason Allen signed a six-year contract with the Dolphins on Tuesday, ending a 10-day contract impasse between the team and its first-round pick.