"For the second time in three weeks, the Dolphins signed a former 1,000-yard rusher who, regrettably, happens to be three years removed from his last good season.

Unlike 32-year-old Larry Johnson — who was signed twice and then cut twice by Miami — new Dolphin Steve Slaton isn't past his prime, at 25.

But Slaton, who was cut by Houston on Tuesday and claimed by the Dolphins off waivers on Wednesday, has not done much since a splendid 2008 rookie season when he ran for 1,282 yards, averaged 4.8 per carry and caught 50 passes for 377 yards. By all accounts, Slaton hasn't fully regained his form since neck surgery after the 2009 season.

To make room on the roster, the Dolphins released defensive lineman Ryan Baker, who appeared in 14 games during three seasons. He played one snap Sunday against Cleveland."