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January 16th, 2011, 09:23 PM
Miami Dolphins Sign CFL Linebacker Mark Restelli to Contract
By Chris J. Nelson (Dolphins Featured Columnist) on January 15, 2011
The Miami Dolphins have signed Canadian Football League linebacker Mark Restelli to a future contract, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
The news comes just one day after it was reported the team is one of four teams negotiating a contract with wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux of the CFL's BC Lions.
A two-year veteran of the CFL, Restelli (6'2", 215) played college football at Cal Poly, where he was an honorable mention All-Great West selection as a junior in 2007.
In 44 starts for the Mustangs, Restelli racked up 267 tackles (16.5 for a loss), three sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 14 passes defended and one blocked kick in 46 games (44 starts).
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Restelli signed with the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos. He started 17 games during his rookie season, recording 58 defensive tackles (three for a loss), 16 special teams tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
A knee injury limited Restelli to just six games (three starts) in 2010, during which time he totaled 16 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles and four sacks.
Contract details with the Dolphins have not yet been released, but Restelli likely received a two- or three-year deal worth the league minimum. The Dolphins now have 56 players on their 80-man offseason roster, not including their 16 free agents with expiring contracts.
By Chris J. Nelson (Dolphins Featured Columnist) on January 15, 2011
The Miami Dolphins have signed Canadian Football League linebacker Mark Restelli to a future contract, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
The news comes just one day after it was reported the team is one of four teams negotiating a contract with wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux of the CFL's BC Lions.
A two-year veteran of the CFL, Restelli (6'2", 215) played college football at Cal Poly, where he was an honorable mention All-Great West selection as a junior in 2007.
In 44 starts for the Mustangs, Restelli racked up 267 tackles (16.5 for a loss), three sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 14 passes defended and one blocked kick in 46 games (44 starts).
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Restelli signed with the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos. He started 17 games during his rookie season, recording 58 defensive tackles (three for a loss), 16 special teams tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
A knee injury limited Restelli to just six games (three starts) in 2010, during which time he totaled 16 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles and four sacks.
Contract details with the Dolphins have not yet been released, but Restelli likely received a two- or three-year deal worth the league minimum. The Dolphins now have 56 players on their 80-man offseason roster, not including their 16 free agents with expiring contracts.