The Miami Dolphins signed Daryn Colledge to a one-year deal to bolster the depth along their revamped offensive line.
Colledge spent the past three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals following five seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
Colledge is familiar with Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin, who was the Packers’ offensive line coach in 2006 and offensive coordinator from 2007-11. Colledge has appeared in 128 career games, incuding 124 starts.
The Dolphins were seeking veteran depth with center Mike Pouncey expected to miss at least three months following hip surgery last month. The lacks a proven true center to take his place. Colledge, 32, has spent the bulk of his career at guard, with right guard Shelley Smith a possibility to move to center unless the Dolphins want to go with one of Pouncey’s backups – Sam Brenner or Nate Garner.
“We are happy to reach an agreement with Daryn Colledge,” said Dolphins general manager Dennis Hickey. “Daryn is a proven player who brings a tremendous amount of experience and versatility to the organization. He is a welcome addition to our offensive line room.”
The Dolphins also announced linebacker Marcus Thompson was waived Tuesday.