MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Dolphins appear to have finally lost their patience with defensive lineman Phillip Merling. The Dolphins released Merling Monday with general manager Jeff Ireland telling ...

If the Dolphins’ Phillip Merling did violently assault his pregnant fiancée it seems he won’t be facing any formal consequences for it. The Broward State Attorney’s office has announced that they’re ...

One day after Phillip Merling’s arrest for allegedly punching a pregnant woman, the Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating why the Dolphins’ defensive end received special treatment during his ...

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Two days before the NFL draft, Phillip Merling stood on Clemson's practice field amid two dozen eager NFL observers, including Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, who could change his life ...

On Saturday, we broke down some of general manager Jeff Ireland’s draft picks since he took over that job in 2008, and while the team’s first-round picks during that time have been up and down, the ...

The Miami Dolphins released defensive end Phillip Merling, the team announced Monday. NFL.com's Jeff Darlington first reported Merling's release, and general manager Jeff Ireland also confirmed the ...

Clemson defensive end Phillip Merling has spent considerable time over the last few months trying to show NFL decision makers what he's all about, which is apparently fairly simplistic. Merling said ...

Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling grimaces as he comes off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Miami. (AP ...

The New York Times reported Sunday that former Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling was given "special treatment" after he was arrested for domestic Report: Dolphins player got 'special ...

According to several reports, the alleged victim is also pregnant. I'm not writing to discuss the "innocent until proven guilty" debate. Clearly, there is NO excuse for striking a woman EVER. I hope ...

Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling is in Broward County jail after being arrested on an aggravated battery charge in a domestic dispute with his pregnant girlfriend. Reports of the incident, ...