Dolphins Poach Division Rival to Beef Up Offensive Line

One of the best parts of free agency for teams is getting to steal players from their division rivals. Not only are they improving their own rosters, but they're potentially hurting their competition as well, making such transactions even sweeter.

The Miami Dolphins hope their latest move has that effect after they signed former New York Jets offensive lineman Dan Feeney to a one-year deal on Thursday.

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Feeney is switching sides in the AFC East after spending two years with the Jets. He saw his playing time drastically decrease with New York, as he went from playing nearly every snap with the Los Angeles Chargers from 2018-2020 to starting just seven games over the past two seasons combined.

Given Feeney's reduced role with the Jets, he probably feels like they undervalued him and wants to prove them wrong. The 28-year-old will get that opportunity at least twice this year when Miami and New York face off.

In the meantime, Feeney gives the Dolphins another option in the interior and has considerable special teams experience as well with 412 career snaps, making him a solid, versatile pickup on a relatively low-risk deal. He'll also have the important job of protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is coming off an injury-marred season where he sustained multiple concussions.