Once running back Ricky Williams applies for reinstatement Tuesday, he might have to wait as many as 10 weeks for an answer.

Raiders quarterback Josh McCown will miss Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a broken toe on his left foot, giving Daunte Culpepper the start against his former team.

Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas wants to play Sunday against Oakland but isn't sure whether he will be cleared medically.

The Dolphins are 0-3 and in desperate need of a victory, but Joey Porter has guaranteed one will come this weekend when Miami hosts the Oakland Raiders.

Prosecutors in North Carolina are expected to dismiss charges of driving while impaired and reckless driving against Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers today under the conditions of a plea deal, attorney George Laughrun said Tuesday.

Linebacker Zach Thomas' history of concussions doesn't seem to have caught up with him yet.

Dolphins middle linebacker Zach Thomas underwent tests Thursday for a possible concussion, and he may miss Sunday's game against the Jets.

Coach Cam Cameron won't say whether he wants suspended running back Ricky Williams to rejoin the Dolphins, but one of his players isn't pulling any punches.

It was no coincidence that the Dolphins' run defense gave up 150 of the Redskins' 191 yards in the second half and overtime when strong safety Yeremiah Bell was sidelined by what was initially described Sunday as a calf injury.

Jason Campbell's first pass was intercepted, his starting right tackle was gone by halftime, and he only completed 12 passes.

Chris Chambers and Marty Booker today become the first Dolphins receiver tandem to start four consecutive season openers since Mark Clayton and Mark Duper in the 1980s.

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The trade rumors circulated on blogs and sports talk radio this week, but Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers said he isn't paying them any attention.