"Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has been granted another continuance on his DUI case in his home state of Georgia.

Per his attorney's request, Brown's date in Marietta (Ga.) Municipal Court has been moved to Jan. 19 at 8:30 a.m. That is a Wednesday leading up to the NFL's conference championship games, but the Dolphins (6-5) appear to be a longshot to make it that far.

The franchise's last trip to the AFC Championship game came after the 1992 season.

Brown does not have to be present at the hearing.

Brown, who turns 29 on Dec. 12, was arrested in Marietta on March 20 on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The Dolphins will announce their nominee for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award today at 2 p.m. Brown, the No. 2 overall draft pick out of Auburn in 2005, is considered a strong candidate due to his continued volunteer and charity work as well as his comeback from foot surgery that ended his 2009 season after nine games."