Sep 3, 2006 6:54 pm US/Eastern
Dolphins Sign Vick To Practice Squad
DAVIE (AP) ―
Undrafted rookie receiver Marcus Vick was among eight players signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad Sunday.
Rookie tackle Joe Toledo was placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury, meaning he'll miss the entire season. To replace him on the roster, Miami signed eight-year veteran offensive lineman Kendyl Jacox.
Coach Nick Saban, who cut Vick on Saturday to reach the regular-season roster limit, was pleased that no other NFL team claimed him.
"Sometimes you've got to take a little risk, and we're happy it ended up like it ended up," Saban said.
Vick switched to receiver this summer and showed promise at the position after a turbulent career as a quarterback at Virginia Tech.
Jacox, 31, spent the past four seasons with New Orleans before being released in March. He started 15 games last season and has 85 career starts.
Also signed to the practice squad were running backs Kay-Jay Harris and Gerald Riggs Jr., receiver Fred Gibson, tight end Keith Heinrich, cornerback Shirdonya Mitchell, linebacker Matt Sinclair and tackle Orrin Thompson.
Tight end Jason Rader was waived.
With only two running backs, Ronnie Brown and Travis Minor, the Dolphins plan to sign another one this week, Saban said. The season opener is Thursday at Pittsburgh.
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