Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has decided not to discipline general manager Jeff Ireland for asking Dez Bryant, during a predraft interview, whether Bryant's mother was a prostitute. ``I have looked into the matter of Jeff Ireland and the questions asked of former Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant, and I have spoken to many people in and outside our organization who were directly and indirectly involved,'' Ross said in a statement. ``Jeff Ireland has apologized personally and publicly to Dez Bryant. We are going to take a hard look at our interview practices and we will make improvements that will allow us to get the important information we need about players in whom we are making a major investment, but without being insensitive. ``Jeff Ireland is a man of great capability and integrity, and he is well deserving of my continued confidence. I consider the matter closed.''

Dez Bryant has denied that a question from Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland in a predraft interview asking if his mother was a prostitute was prompted by something Bryant said. "No, I didn't tell him my dad was a pimp," Bryant said in a text message to ESPN's Ed Werder on Thursday. A league source told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley details of the conversation first reported by SI.com earlier Friday were accurate. During the meeting, the source said, Ireland asked Bryant -- during a talk about Bryant's upbringing and relationship with family members --- what his father did for a living when Bryant was growing up, which apparently prompted this exchange: Bryant: "My dad was a pimp." Ireland: "What did your mom do [for a living]?" Bryant: "She worked for my dad." Ireland: "Your mom was a prostitute?" Bryant: "No, she wasn't a prostitute."

The Dolphins are open to adding linebacker Adalius Thomas if he comes at the right price. Thomas, 32, can still be productive, but his value has diminished after two disappointing seasons in New England.

Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland has apologized to Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant for asking whether his mother was a prostitute during a pre-draft visit. David Wells, Bryant's advisor, said Tuesday that the former Oklahoma State wide receiver was asked about his mother during a visit to the Dolphins in March. "My job is to find out as much information as possible about a player that I'm considering drafting. Sometimes that leads to asking in-depth questions," Ireland said Tuesday in a statement released by the Dolphins. "Having said that, I talked to Dez Bryant and told him I used poor judgment in one of the questions I asked him. I certainly meant no disrespect and apologized to him."

Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is once again thinking about walking away from football. Williams, who turns 33 next month, told the New York Post on Sunday night that concerns about his health after football are his foremost on his mind these days. "I've been seriously considering the upcoming season being my last season," Williams said. "After everything I've been through, people still seem shocked that I'm ready to walk away because it's a good living monetarily."

The Chargers have landed the 12th pick from the Dolphins in a trade. San Diego used the pick to take Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews. Details on the trade are forthcoming.

Jason Taylor has signed a two-year contract with the New York Jets. Taylor turns 36 on Sept. 1, but he he had a productive season in 2009 with seven sacks and 42 tackles.

Jason Taylor was scheduled to meet with coach Tony Sparano this week, but the Dolphins called off the meeting. According to the Miami Herald, "The team's decision to call off the meeting isn't likely going to sit well with Taylor, who already was frustrated by the lack of communication between he and the Dolphins. Still, despite those frustrations, Taylor had not yet committed to the Jets."

Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne is looking forward to connecting with wide receiver Brandon Marshall. "He definitely brings a lot to the table," Henne said Friday. "It's great that we got a veteran receiver, because he'll come into this offense, teach the young guys and really explore and exploit some of the talents on our offense." Henne had a tall receiver in Braylon Edwards and Michigan and sees similarities in Marshall. "It's his ball in the air when you throw it up there," Henne said. "His size definitely stands out, and just the way he goes up and gets the ball. When he gets yards after catch he's not looking to run out of bounds, he's more going after the corners, because he's 6-foot-4 and a lot of guys are scared of him out there in the open field."

The Miami Dolphins have traded Ted Ginn Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers will send a late round pick to Miami in next week's draft. Ginn became expendable when the Dolphins were able to acquire Brandon Marshall earlier this week.