Jeremy Shockey passes physical for Miami Dolphins

Former Miami Hurricanes tight end Jeremy Shockey passed a physical for the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting, citing a league source.

It is not known, however, if the sides are negotiating a contract.

Shockey, 30, was released Tuesday by the New Orleans Saints after three seasons. He spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the New York Giants, who drafted him in the first round in 2002 (14th overall).

Shockey's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has said that Shockey -- who owns a home on South Beach -- would welcome playing for the Dolphins.
Shockey has been plagued by injuries during his career and has never played a full NFL season. He has caught 510 passes for 5,688 yards and 33 touchdowns in his NFL career.

Rosenhaus said: “I can’t speak for the Dolphins but I will tell you Jeremy does have an interest in Miami,” Rosenhaus said on the air. “Jeremy lives in Miami, has always been a big fan of South Florida, obviously, going back to his great days at the University of Miami. … From our standpoint we are very interested in the Dolphins but I cannot comment on whether that feeling is mutual at this time.”

Shockey caught 41 passes for 408 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games last season. The Dolphins' starting tight end, Anthony Fasano, caught 39 passes for 528 yards with four touchdowns.

After he was released Tuesday by the Saints, Shockey told ESPN's Rachel Nichols: "It's a business, I understand. I'll just go play hard for someone else. Whoever gets me, it's going to be a steal."

Ironically, with Shockey gone from New Orleans, another former UM standout, Jimmy Graham, is expected to take over the primary tight end duties.

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(miamiherald.com)