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Randy Starks | Defensive Lineman

Team: Miami Dolphins
Age / DOB:  (29) / 12/14/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 305
College: Maryland
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Dolphins DT Randy Starks will not attend any voluntary offseason activities.
Starks, the Dolphins' franchise player, wants a long-term deal. So he'll work out on his own as a statement, only showing up for the mandatory minicamp. Considering Starks will turn 30 in December, the Dolphins will likely force him to play out the season on his one-year, $8.5M tender. Apr 16 - 12:31 PM
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter

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Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins DT Randy Starks was a no-show as the team convened for its offseason conditioning program on Monday.

Starks signed his one-year, $8.5 million franchise tender two weeks after it was assigned in March, so he's under contract and protected with a guaranteed salary. The offseason conditioning program is voluntary, though, so Starks doesn't have to be in attendance. He should be all systems go by training camp.
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Apr 15 - 2:56 PM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins signed franchise player DT Randy Starks to a one-year, $8.5 million contract.

The sides now have until July 15 to work out a long-term agreement. Starks was a key player along the Dolphins' stout defensive line last season, but going on 30, he'll likely be allowed to play under his one-year tender. An extension could become more realistic if the Dolphins decide they need to clear more 2013 cap space.
Mar 19 - 5:49 PM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins assigned the franchise tag to DT Randy Starks.

It means Jake Long, Brian Hartline and CB Sean Smith will all reach free agency if they so desire. A nine-year veteran coming off a 4.5-sack campaign, Starks will be guaranteed $8.45 million once he signs on the dotted line. A Dolphins defensive line that was stout across-the-board last season will return intact for 2013.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 4 - 11:16 AM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

League sources tell CBS' Jason La Canfora the Dolphins will likely franchise tag free agent DT Randy Starks ahead of Monday's deadline.

As has been rumored. That means free agents Jake Long, Reggie Bush, Brian Hartline and CB Sean Smith will all likely hit the open market. Per La Canfora, the Dolphins still hope to re-sign Long and Smith, but are "more interested in a manageable long-term deal." Starks would be due $8.45 million under the tag.
Related: Reggie Bush, Jake Long, Sean Smith, Brian Hartline
Source: CBSSports.com
Mar 4 - 9:03 AM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Free agent DT Randy Starks says he'd be willing to give the Dolphins a discount on a long-term deal.

"I want to be a Dolphin!!! Not just for one more year...," tweeted Starks. "Discount yea clearance rack heck no! I want to be here and finish here!" Starks seems opposed to the franchise tag, but word is that he's likely to get it by Monday's 4PM ET deadline. That doesn't mean a long-term deal can't be worked out by the July 15 deadline if he indeed does get tagged at the $8.45 million price.
Source: Randy Starks on Twitter
Mar 3 - 4:43 PM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

After spending the past several days in Indianapolis, NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal gets the "strong feeling" the Dolphins will use the franchise tag on free agent DT Randy Starks.

We're expecting the same. GM Jeff Ireland called his usage of the franchise tag "likely," and neither Sean Smith nor Jake Long is expected to receive it. That leaves Starks as the probable recipient for the relatively cost-effective price of $8.306 million. The tackle and cornerback tags are each more expensive.
Source: NFL.com
Feb 24 - 7:15 PM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

GM Jeff Ireland reiterated that bringing back free agent DT Randy Starks is a priority.

"It's very important to have Randy back if we can get it done," Ireland said. "The fact of the matter is we have a very good defensive line, and keeping that intact is a focus of mine." Starks is a prime candidate for the franchise tag, which would cost the Dolphins $8.306 million.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Feb 21 - 12:52 PM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

The Dolphins have opened contract talks with impending free agent DT Randy Starks and "made it clear" they want him back.

The sides "aren't close" to a deal, but they have until March to hammer one out. Should the Fins not get Starks re-signed before the March 12 start of free agency, they could kick RE Jared Odrick inside to tackle and give Olivier Vernon a long look at end. Vernon posted 3.5 sacks in limited duty as a rookie.
Source: Miami Herald
Jan 13 - 8:06 AM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins DT Randy Starks (not injury related) has been removed from the Week 16 injury report and will play against the Bills.

Starks was initially listed as questionable after not practicing at all during the week, but he is good to go. A pass-rushing specialist in the middle of the Miami defense, Starks grades out as Pro Football Focus' No. 9 defensive tackle through Week 15.
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Sat, Dec 22, 2012 02:16:00 PM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins DT Randy Starks was excused from Wednesday's practice for personal reasons, but returned on Thursday and is expected to play in Week 8.

Starks has 16 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and one interception this season. He has helped anchor a Dolphins defensive line that has limited opponents to 3.3 yards per carry, which is the second best average in the NFL. It could be a long day for Shonn Greene and the Jets' running game.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 11:20:00 AM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

The Dolphins are expected to approach DT Randy Starks about a long-term extension.

According to the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are ''looking at potential free agents to sign'' now that they've extended Cameron Wake. Starks, 28, is set to make $3.725 million in the final year of his current deal. The Dolphins have also discussed possible contract extensions for Jake Long, Sean Smith, and WR Brian Hartline.
Source: Miami Herald
Sun, Jun 3, 2012 06:15:00 PM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

According to Football Outsiders, Dolphins DL Randy Starks made a "stop" on a team-high 92 percent of his plays last season.

A stop is defined as "45 percent of needed yards on first down, 60 percent on second down or 100 percent on third down." Starks' counting stats dropped off in 2010, but he still played well enough to earn a trip to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl. With Jared Odrick now healthy, the Dolphins should pick up where they left off in the final two months as one of the toughest run defenses in the NFL.
Source: ESPN.com
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 10:47:00 AM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins NT Randy Starks has seen snaps at his former position, defensive end.

DE Jared Odrick's fibula hairline fracture has forced the team to slide Paul Soliai to nose tackle and Starks back to right end. The team will be without DL Tony McDaniel, who is suspended for Monday's Week 4 game, and Starks is expected to see increased snaps.
Source: Miami Herald
Sat, Oct 2, 2010 10:45:00 AM
Randy Starks - DL - Dolphins

Randy Starks is drawing rave reviews from both coaches and players on his transition to nose tackle.

Said coach Tony Sparano, "In the first two practices he's been in the backfield several times, so that gives you an idea of his capabilities." The Dolphins plan to use Starks in a Jay Ratliff-like role on the nose, allowing him to penetrate often rather than strictly two-gap like a traditional 3-4 NT.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Sun, Aug 1, 2010 12:51:00 PM

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