Miami Dolphins acquire Kansas Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen

"The Miami Dolphins added to their thin stable of quarterbacks Tuesday by trading for Kansas City quarterback Tyler Thigpen, a day after learning that Chad Pennington suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.

The Dolphins have sent a 2010 undisclosed draft pick to Kansas City to land the third-string quarterback, who started most of last season, and ran a spread offense for the Chiefs.

To make room on the roster for Thigpen, the Dolphins placed Pennington on injured reserve, meaning he will be unable to return this season.

Thigpen instantly becomes the most experienced quarterback on the Dolphins' roster, considering he's thrown 426 passes in his three-year NFL career.

His mobility and improvisation make him a tough quarterback to plan for, which could make him an asset running the Wildcat offense.

Chad Henne, who is expected to start in place of Pennington, has thrown just 31 passes in his brief NFL career.

However, Henne, the team's 2008 second-round pick, knows the offense after spending all of last season as Pennington's understudy. As Pennington's replacement in last Sunday's loss to San Diego, he completed 10 of 19 passes for 92 yards, but one of his fourth-quarter passes was returned for a touchdown by safety Eric Weddle.

The Dolphins also have rookie quarterback Pat White, who ran a spread offense at West Virginia and is learning to run a pro-style offense. White has played sparingly in the Dolphins' first two games, and hasn't completed a pass."

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Pennington Out for 2009 Season

"Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington has been initially diagnosed with a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder and the Dolphins expect him to miss the rest of the season, sources familiar with the injury he suffered Sunday told ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen.

Pennington will seek a second opinion from orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews, who has performed two shoulder surgeries on the quarterback.

Pennington underwent tests Monday on his right shoulder, which he hurt early in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-13 loss at San Diego. He missed the rest of the game, and coach Tony Sparano said he didn't know how long Pennington will be sidelined.

Pennington has already had surgery on the same shoulder in 2004 and 2005.

Chad Henne, who went 10 for 19 for 92 yards with an interception, will likely make his first NFL start Sunday when the winless Dolphins play host to Buffalo.

"We're going to have to go out there with Henne, who is a lot less experienced," tight end Anthony Fasano said. "There is definitely going to be a learning curve for Henne. He can learn as much as he wants in a classroom, but until he's out on the field, in-game experience he's not going to learn.

"But we have a lot of faith in Chad. He's a smart guy, a great leader and fun to play with. We're just going to have to move on."

A second-round draft choice in 2008, Henne has been considered Pennington's heir apparent for more than a year. The challenge for the offense will be to develop a chemistry with Henne, receiver Greg Camarillo said."

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Mark Anthony Becomes Minority Owner Of Dolphins

Mark Anthony has bought a stake in American football team the Miami Dolphins. He has become a minority owner of the National Football League (NFL) club, which was almost entirely bought out by New York entrepreneur Stephen Ross in January for $1 billion. Speaking at the announcement of his investment Marc (40) joked: “It would have probably been cheaper just to buy season tickets!” He added: “I'm a huge sports fan. These opportunities don't come around too often. It's quite an honour and a privilege to be able to sit here today saying that I'm a part-owner of an NFL team.”