Dolphins sign tackle Clabo
Tyson Clabo is expected to solidy the Miami Dolphins offensive line.
THE MIAMI Dolphins filled a big hole in their lineup yesterday by signing 330-pound free agent tackle Tyson Clabo.
Clabo is expected to play right tackle, with Jonathan Martin moving from right to left tackle, where he'll replace the departed Jake Long.
The 6-6 Clabo spent the past seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and was a 2010 Pro Bowl selection. He has 101 career starts, including every game the past 5 years, but was released by the Falcons this spring.
"It was very sudden when I was released. Unexpected," he said. "I'm a pretty tough critic on myself and I don't feel like there has been much drop in my play to date.''
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