The Dolphins have agreed to terms on a contract with free-agent defensive tackle Montavious Stanley, according to the player's agent. Stanley played in 15 games as a reserve for Jacksonville last season.

The Dolphins have signed unrestricted free-agent defensive end Marques Douglas to a two-year, $2.5 million contract, according to a league source. It was widely speculated that the Jets would re-sign Douglas, but the team showed no interest.

Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling suffered an Achilles' tendon injury this week and could miss the 2010 season. Merling and the Dolphins have yet to confirm the injury, but The Miami Herald claims he'll miss the season because of the injury. Miami will open camp on July 30.

Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling has been formally charged with felony battery against his pregnant girlfriend. The Broward State Attorney's Office filed the charge Friday. If convicted, the 25-year-old could face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.P

Dolphins defensive tackle Jason Ferguson has decided to retire. Ferguson, who spent the last two seasons with the team, says he's appreciative of the team's support throughout his career. He played for 13 NFL seasons with the Jets, Cowboys and Dolphins.

The Dolphins have signed safety Reshad Jones, a fifth-round draft pick, to a four-year contract worth approximately $1.8 million. Jones is expected to contend for the free safety spot.

According to a source, former Georgia safety Reshad Jones, the Dolphins' second of two fifth-round draft picks, will sign his rookie contract Monday. Jones has agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth $1.95 million.

The Dolphins are expected to honor Jason Taylor at some point. Barring something unforseen. Nat Moore, who is on the five-person selection committee, said the team "without a doubt" intends to induct Taylor into its Honor Roll eventually.

Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall got an earful from a five-year-old at his annual camp in Winter Park, Florida. Nicholas "Manmar" Roman had gotten a bit out of control and Marshall came over to help restore some organization at the tackle-drill station. Marshall tried to show Roman how to get into a three-point stance, but the child wasn't having it. "He just told me, 'Get out of my face,' " Marshall said, laughing. As Nicholas started to wreak havoc elsewhere, Marshall ran and picked him up, slinging Nicholas around in the air by his legs as the other kids in the group gathered around and laughed.