Marcus Vick Cut And Signed To Practice Squad

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DAVIE, Fla. -- A day after he was cut, Marcus Vick was among eight players signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad Sunday.

Rookie tackle Joe Toledo was placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury, meaning he'll miss the entire season. To replace him on the roster, Miami signed eight-year veteran offensive lineman Kendyl Jacox.

Coach Nick Saban, who cut Vick on Saturday to reach the regular-season roster limit, was pleased that no other NFL team claimed him.

"Sometimes you've got to take a little risk, and we're happy it ended up like it ended up," Saban said of Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick's little brother.

Vick switched to receiver this summer and showed promise at the position after a turbulent career as a quarterback at Virginia Tech.

Jacox, 31, spent the past four seasons with New Orleans before being released in March. He started 15 games last season and has 85 career starts.

Saban said the Dolphins, who have only Ronnie Brown and Travis Minor at running back, plan to sign another one this week, Saban said. The season opener is Thursday at Pittsburgh.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press

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