*** DOLPHINS NEWS ***

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Jun 03, 1995: -- Scott Miller Out For season --

ESPN reported on Friday that Miami wide receiver Scott Miller will be out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Miller, in his fifth year with the Dolphins, was the backup punt returner for the team.

In other news, the Miami Herald reported on Tuesday, May 30th, that defensive coordinator Tom Olivadotti has said that he expects Chris Singleton to be well enough to participate in training camp in July. There was a lot of concern about Singleton after he had ankle surgery in May. If Singleton is not ready for the season, Dwight Hollier will start in his place.

Also, the Dolphins have waived rookie offensive lineman Gary Needham and free agent defensive tackle Craig Veasey was signed by the Houston Oilers.

My Comments:

I've always liked Miller and I'll miss him in the lineup, even though he's never contributed a whole lot. He was an adequate punt returner until OJ McDuffie showed up, but I don't think that he ever got to play as much wide receiver as he should have. Last year, he caught 6 passes for 94 yards and 1 touchdown.

The Dolphins had signed Miller to a 3 year deal this spring, but he was the fifth wide receiver behind Fryar, McDuffie, Clark and Hill and, as such, he probably won't be missed.

However, his injury does open up a roster spot for one of the promising rookies.

The news about Singleton is good, although it's hard to know how much work he'll need to get back to full speed.

Craig Veasey is going back to Houston, where the Dolphins acquired him. Last year, Veasey got 2.5 sacks and rotated with Chuck Klingbeil and Tim Bowens on passing downs, but has never been particularly exciting.