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Traylor

First round pick Vince Wilfork played less on Sunday.

While Vince Wilfork will take over at starting DT for the Pats, New England will be happy to keep Traylor for $1 million next season. The decision will be Traylor’s.

He mentioned it before the Super Bowl. He should return next season, but probably as a backup to Vince Wilfork.

The sixteenth-year veteran was arrested in May for DUI and drug possession but is reportedly still a part of Miami’s plans. The Dolphins are expected to scope the waiver wire to bolster their nose tackle position.

The impending retirement of Tim Bowens prompted this move. Traylor is a serviceable run-stuff that will play plenty in Miami’s 3-4 defense.

Traylor is believed to have had a physical altercation with OLs Vernon Carey Rex Hadnot. “Several people” tried to control the 340+ pound Traylor, but he resisted. The incident reportedly sparked an argument between Traylor and coach Cam Cameron, leading to Traylor’s inactivity.

Kenny Watson’s matchup couldn’t get much better. Traylor has continued to play adequately, but is 38 years old and could be on his way out of Miami if new VP of player personnel Bill Parcells revamps an identity-less defense.