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Mike Rivera | Linebacker

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (27) / 1/10/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 252
College: Kansas
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Dolphins released LB Mike Rivera with an injury settlement.
Rivera was sent to I.R. after being waived/injured last Tuesday. The third-year UDFA will look for special teams work. Mon, Oct 8, 2012 12:51:00 PM
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

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Mike Rivera - LB - Patriots

Dolphins placed LB Mike Rivera on injured reserve.

Rivera was waived/injured on Tuesday, and passed through waivers unclaimed. A third-year undrafted free agent out of Kansas, Rivera has appeared in just three career games.
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 07:05:00 PM
Mike Rivera - LB - Patriots

Dolphins signed LB Mike Rivera and waived OG Ray Feinga.

Rivera had spent time in the Miami the past two years before landing in New England this summer. His biggest contribution will come on special teams.
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 07:05:00 PM
Mike Rivera - LB - Patriots

Dolphins waived/injured LB Mike Rivera.

An undrafted free agent last year, Rivera was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad in December. He notched three tackles in Miami's preseason opener, but was held off the statsheet against the Panthers last week.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 05:12:00 PM
Mike Rivera - LB - Patriots

Dolphins signed LB Mike Rivera off the Packers' practice squad.

It's a common practice at this time of the year to poach practice squad players for a longer look-see going into the offseason. Rivera was originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Kansas.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Tue, Dec 28, 2010 05:40:00 PM

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