OLB Eric Bakhtiari Signed to Miami Dolphins Practice Squad

November 10, 2010   ·   Chris J. Nelson   ·   Jump to comments

Rookie linebacker Chris McCoy's stint on the practice squad lasted just one week, as the Miami Dolphins released their 2010 seventh-rounder and signed linebacker Eric Bakhtiari from the practice squad.

Selected by the Dolphins in the final round of April's draft, McCoy was waived by the Dolphins during final cuts and had a brief stint on the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad in October. He was re-signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on Nov. 3.

Bakhtiari joins the Dolphins' practice squad having been a free agent since Sept. 4, when he was waived by the Tennessee Titans following the preseason.


Background

A standout defensive end at Division I-FCS San Diego, Bakhtiari was a three-time All-Pioneer League selection and was named the conference's defensive player of the year as well as an AP All-American each of his final two seasons.

After going unselected in the 2008 NFL Draft, Bakhtiari didn't stray far from home, signing with th...

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