Joey Porter said on the Jim Rome Show on Monday that he wants the Dolphins to trade him this offseason. Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald confirmed the news via his Twitter Page.
Porter finished with 41 tackles, one forced fumble and nine sacks in 14 games this season, but he turns 33 in March and is due $4.8 million in salary and bonuses next year. Combine that with his sparkling attitude and what you have is a player with about as much trade value as a punter.
They may do their due diligence and seek a trade, but considering that he’s no longer an everyday player the Dolphins may wind up cutting Porter anyway. What’s the point in a team paying a part-time player with baggage $4.8 million when they could save cap space and find a younger, cheaper replacement? I’m sure Bill Parcells and new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan can find a suitable player to take Porter’s spot next season.
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