article_snippet: All-Pro and led the Lions with 8.5 sacks last season.
article_snippet: Veterans such as Cortland Finnegan (right) were among those released by The Miami Dolphins to free up cap space .
article_snippet: After declining fellow defensive tackle Nick Fairley fifth-year option last year due to injury concerns, the 26-year-old is considered the second-best free agent defensive tackle.
article_snippet: Veterans such as Brian Hartline, Brandon Gibson, Dannell Ellerbe and Cortland Finnegan were among those released to free up cap space.
highlights_snippet: ’s highest paid defensive player .
  