Dolphins cut M. Booker, Green, Traylor

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Dolphins cut M. Booker, Green, Traylor
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BY ARMANDO SALGUERO
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The Dolphins terminated the contracts of wide receiver Marty Booker, quarterback Trent Green and defensive tackle Keith Traylor. All were starters during the 2007 season.
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In case anyone forgot how drastic a change the Dolphins are undergoing following the worst season in franchise history, the point was made anew Monday when the team cut nine players, including four veteran starters.

The Dolphins terminated the contracts of wide receiver Marty Booker, quarterback Trent Green, tackle L.J. Shelton and defensive tackle Keith Traylor. All were starters during the 2007 season.

The team also waived tackle Anthony Alabi, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, tackle Marion Dukes, defensive tackle Marquay Love and offensive tackle Joe Toledo. All of those players were backups, in Alabi's case, or project players who had yet to establish themselves.

''This is never easy, especially since all of these players worked hard during their tenure here,'' Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland said in a statement. ``In particular, in the case of each of the veterans, it's especially difficult to release players who have been productive and valued members of the organization. However, we feel these decisions are in the best interest of the team.

``I want to thank all of them for their contributions to the Dolphins and wish them good luck.''

[703 Spurz]

All of the cuts made sense to me. Clean house and get some freshness in the franchise

[J.T.]

Trent Green was done anyway. He's an OK quarterback, but definitely not the guy the Dolphins need to get back on the winning track. Not really surprised by any of these cuts.

[misterx91578]

no problem with the cuts

[sa_butta]

I knew Green was done, but there was talk of actually bringing him back. I wouldnt mind seeing him helping with coaching, but as a player he is done. I think the Dolphins will be very active in FA and the draft. Nothing surprising here.