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GP	Tot Tckl	Sacks	Int	TDs	FF
16	26	1	1	1	0

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Merling returns pick for score: Dolphins rookie DL Phillip Merling made his first NFL interception in Week 17 and then returned the Brett Favre pass for a touchdown in a 24-17 victory.
(Updated 12/28/2008).

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Merling didn't have a big impact in his rookie season, but his play on Sunday will live in Dolphins fans' memories for a while. Do not draft Merling in 2009 IDP leagues.
(Updated 12/28/2008).

DE Phillip Merling, who started one game his rookie season, has been working with the first unit and has apparently moved ahead of Randy Starks on the depth chart as the probable replacement for departed starter Vonnie Holliday. "He was a little bit awkward out there at this time. Spent some time on the ground," said coach Tony Sparano. "You know kind of had to find his legs. Going through a little bit of period in the weight room that was different than what he was use to. And right now I don't see him on the ground. ... Consistency I think with Phil is the key. Making him understand on a day to day basis what it takes to be in the first huddle and just to find out whether or not he really wants the bulls eye on his back is going to be important." 64//2009

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No information available at this time (Updated 7/10/09).

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Merling didn't have a big impact in his rookie season, but his play on Sunday will live in Dolphins fans' memories for a while. Do not draft Merling in 2009 IDP leagues.
(Updated 12/28/2008).

March 17, 2009: Dolphins needs: Parcells' rebuild needs reinforcing

Sure, Chad Pennington fell in their laps. But Bill Parcells and a strong '08 draft have the Dolphins on course to continue building a contender if they address these needs, Pete Prisco says.

Last Seven Games
Date	Opp.	TD	Sacks	Int	FF
11/16	OAK	0	0	0	0
11/23	NE	0	0	0	0
11/30	STL	0	0	0	0
12/07	BUF	0	0	0	0
12/14	SF	0	0	0	0
12/21	KC	0	1	0	0
12/28	NYJ	1	0	1	0

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Week	Date	Site	Time/Result
4	9/3/09	@ NO
1	9/13/09	@ ATL
2	9/21/09	IND
3	9/27/09	@ SD
4	10/4/09	BUF
5	10/12/09	NYJ
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Defensive Stats
Year	Team	G	Total	Tkl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
2008	Miami Dolphins	16	26	20.0	6	1	1	25	25.0	25	1	2
TOTAL		16	26	20.0	6	1	1	25	25.0	25	1	2

Fumbles
Year	Team	G	Fum	Lost	Fum Forced	Own Rec	Opp Rec	Yds	Tot Rec	TD
2008	Miami Dolphins	16	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
TOTAL		16	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0

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