R.J.

Stanford

Brockel will make $465,000 in 2012, while Stanford will pull down $540,000. An undrafted free agent, Brockel appeared in 11 games last season, catching three passes for 13 yards and a touchdown. He played primarily fullback. A two-year veteran, Stanford made 13 tackles in 12 games in 2011.

A seventh-round pick in 2010, Stanford appeared in 12 games last season, making 13 tackles and one pick. He could be a part of the equation as Miami rebuilds its secondary from the ground up.

They’re also retaining ERFA QB Pat Devlin and CB R.J. Stanford at $480,000 and $630,000, respectively. Devlin is a third-stringer with a weak arm. Stanford is a special teamer. Spitler, 26, is another special teamer who can make $1.323 million in base salary once he signs the one-year restricted tag.

Stanford will make $630,000 after appearing in all 16 games last season, registering 21 tackles. He played 147 snaps on defense.

A reserve corner and special teamer, Stanford had played just 26 snaps on defense. An impending free agent, he should be healthy by OTAs.

Stanford has 41 games of NFL experience, but zero starts. He played only 26 snaps on defense last season before breaking his leg in December. Stanford is an extra body on defense, one who won’t be guaranteed to make the 53-man roster.

Stanford beat out fellow tryout players Javier Arenas and Ethan Davis to land the 90th spot on the Lions’ roster. He’ll replace Bill Bentley as depth for a unit headlined by Darius Slay and Rashean Mathis. Stanford has appeared in 46 career games across a five-year career, starting once.

Despite needing cornerback help, the Dolphins don’t view Stanford as part of their plans at a $1 million-plus salary. He played just 138 defensive snaps last season, giving up an 11-109-1 line on 15 passes into his coverage.

Stanford appeared in 29 games for the Dolphins between 2012-13. He’ll provide depth with the Dolphins dealing with a number of injuries in the secondary.

Stanford will pitch in on special teams if he manages to be activated on game days for the final three weeks.