Big names are changing places
Dolphins are going to release Ndamukong Suh while quarterback Case Keenum is set to sign with Broncos.
The Miami Dolphins plan to release defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh before the start of free agency, according to Monday reports confirmed by the Miami Herald.
The Dolphins plan to cut him Wednesday, which would free up $17 million in salary cap space. Suh’s time in Miami seems to be over just three years after the Dolphins made him the highestpaid defensive player in league history. He’s halfway through a six-year, $114-million contract.
For that investment, he gave them 181 tackles, 151⁄2 sacks, one Pro Bowl appearance, one winning season but no playoff wins.
Miami agreed to trade Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry to the Cleveland Browns last week. The Dolphins also released veteran linebacker Lawrence Timmons on Monday.
Quarterback Case Keenum will sign with the Denver Broncos when free agency opens Wednesday, according to reports. The former Rams starter led the Vikings to the playoffs last season . ... The Buffalo Bills moved up nine spots in the draft by swapping first-round picks with the Cincinnati Bengals, who also acquired high-priced left tackle Cordy Glenn in a trade, the Associated Press reported. Buffalo moved up to No. 12 by trading the first of its two opening-round selections, 21st overall. Buffalo also traded its fifthround pick (158th overall) for the Bengals’ sixth-round selection (187th) . ... The Kansas City Chiefs have released one of their career sack leaders, Tamba Hali, and safety Ron Parker . ... Cornerback William Gay, who has spent 10 of his 11 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, announced he has been released . ... The Ravens signed offensive lineman James Hurst to a four-year contract and released safety Lardarius Webb, who played nine seasons in Baltimore . ... The Seattle Seahawks signed safety Bradley McDougald to a threeyear extension and released defensive back DeShawn Shead . ... New Orleans Saints right tackle Zach Strief announced his retirement after 12 seasons.
SOCCER Former Galaxy stars on Hall ballot
Former Galaxy stars Carlos Bocanegra and Juan Pablo Angel are among first-year eligibles nominated for the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s class of 2018.
Other former Galaxy players on the ballot include David Beckham, longtime keeper Kevin Hartman, Gregg Berhalter, Chris Klein, who’s currently team president, Frankie Hejduk, Eddie Lewis, Pablo Mastroeni, Clint Mathis, Brian Ching, Tony Sanneh and Ante Razov as well as former AEG executive Tim Leiweke.
The Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas, will open on Oct. 20-21 and feature induction ceremonies.
Minnesota United says midfielder Kevin Molino is not expected to return this season after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
ETC. Ex-Raider Smith to get jail in plea deal
Former Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith will plead guilty Tuesday to a felony count of assault with great bodily injury over an altercation in Pasadena last year, according to the attorney for the alleged victim.
As part of the deal in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Smith will be sentenced to a year in jail and five years of probation.
Smith is accused of assaulting Christopher Woods, his sister’s then-boyfriend, on July 4.
The Raiders on Monday released Smith, who signed a fouryear, $40-million contract in 2016. They also released right tackle Marshall Newhouse. — Nathan Fenno
Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis was charged with rape in Atlanta, over an incident that allegedly happened in 2013 when Gotsis played at Georgia Tech. Police said he turned himself in and was released on bail . ... Former NBA star Dennis Rodman was sentenced to three years’ probation after pleading guilty to two misdemeanors stemming from a January DUI arrest in Newport Beach.
NBA players expected to miss the remainder of the season: Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (broken leg bone), Boston Celtics rookie center Daniel Theis (torn meniscus) and Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (bone bruise in knee).
The Oakland Athletics landed a new starting catcher, finalizing a $6.5-million, one-year contract with Jonathan Lucroy. ... The New York Yankees and second baseman Neil Walker agreed to a $4-million, one-year contract . ... Right-hander Lance Lynn and the Minnesota Twins finalized a $12-million, one-year contract . ... Colorado finalized a $5-million, one-year contract with three-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Gonzalez . ... President Trump recognized the Houston Astros at the White House for their first World Series title . ... The Baltimore Orioles launched a new deal: Each adult who buys a regularly priced upper-deck ticket can bring up to two children, age 9 or under.
Tiger Woods and Ernie Els will duel in the Presidents Cup again, this time as captains, for the 2019 matches in Australia, the Associated Press reported . ... The U.S. Golf Assn. and the R&A, which governs the rest of the golf world, announced the final version of modernized rules which take effect in 2019.