The only major personnel move made so far this offseason was the signing of CFL star DE/OLB Cameron Wake, who could provide Joey Porter with much-needed help in the pass-rushing department. The only changes in the coaching staff was the surprise dismissal of offensive line coach Mike Maser, who was Tony Sparano's first hire when he was named head coach last February and kicking coach Steve Hoffman. Maser worked with Sparano and OC Dan Henning in Carolina. Hoffman, who was fired in Dallas by Parcells but was retained this year, joined the Kansas City Chiefs and new head coach Todd Haley, who he worked with in Dallas in 2004.

Replacing Maser - whose young unit did help Miami improve their offense dramatically from 28th to 12th while earning rookie LT Jake Long a Pro Bowl berth - was Giants assistant offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo - who worked with Sparano at Boston University in the early '90s. The Giants had the No. 1-ranked rushing attack this year.

--RT Vernon Carey signed a six-year, $42 million contract Friday. He had been due to become an unrestricted free agent.

FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.

TRANSITION PLAYER: None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--SS Yeremiah Bell, who led the team with 120 tackles, proved that he could put up Pro Bowl numbers over a season when healthy, but knowing his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, he may be too expensive to keep, especially with his injury history and age. He'll be 31 by next season. Bell made a paltry $520,000 last year and should command $3-4 million per based on his play.

--ILB Channing Crowder continues to be a solid linebacker who's been grossly underpaid his entire career, however, his inability to make game-changing plays on a regular basis should prevent teams from opening their vaults. Crowder had no sacks, no picks and just one forced fumble this year. He has no INTs in four years. The Dolphins low-balled him with their first offer and hasn't budged since.

--CB Andre' Goodman, seemingly over his shoulder ailments, played Pro Bowl-caliber defense during the last 12 games of the season, coming up with a career-high five INTs and 19 pass breakups. Also, 31 by the season opener, Goodman should be affordable to the cap-friendly Dolphins. His class and leadership should also earn him lifetime Dolphins status.

--FS Renaldo Hill bounced back from knee surgery and after recapturing his starting job by Game 3 seemed to be the missing ingredient of a veteran secondary. His communication skills, quiet leadership, run support (74 tackles) and intelligent play-calling in the back end should earn him another contract even at 30. In a perfect world super agent Rosenhaus could put together a package deal for Hill and Bell.

--C Al Johnson, a midseason pickup who was nearly 100 percent recovered from multi-knee surgeries, is a Tony Sparano favorite for his high football IQ. His flexibility to play guard as well is also a boon and it would be shocking to not see the Dolphins retain him for what should be a bargain-basement price.

--WR Tab Perry, who spent last year on IR with a torn Achilles, will most likely be re-signed for the minimum.

--LB Derek Smith, a veteran late-season pickup, won't be a priority due to his age (33).

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS

--LB Quentin Moses.

--RG Ike Ndukwe.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED:

--OT Vernon Carey: Potential UFA; $42M/6 yrs, SB unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--LB Cameron Wake: FA CFL; 4 yrs, $1M SB, other terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--G Matt McChesney (released).

--LB Kelvin Smith (released/failed physical).