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Steve Slaton has reportedly “picked up the system well” since signing with the Dolphins on Wednesday.

With Daniel Thomas out with a hamstring injury, Slaton is expected to be active against the Chargers Sunday. He’ll only be worth a look in fantasy leagues if Thomas’ absence turns into a protracted one, and only then in deeper PPR leagues. Like new teammate Reggie Bush, Slaton is not an effective between-the-tackles runner.

Source: Miami Herald
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Daniel Thomas (hamstring) was held out of practice on Friday.

Thomas’ absence is a major concern after his early-season hamstring injury “flared up” in Thursday’s practice. At this point, he can’t be expected to play against the Chargers. We wouldn’t go rushing to the waiver wire to add Steve Slaton just yet; he doesn’t even know the offense. If Thomas does sit out, Reggie Bush is a good bet for 15-20 touches with Lex Hilliard handling short-yardage work.

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Dolphins re-signed RB Steve Slaton to a one-year contract.

It speaks to the lack of league-wide interest that Slaton is returning after seeing just 17 carries in Miami last season. The former Texans rookie sensation will be the third-string tailback behind Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas.

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It would cost the Dolphins $0 against the salary cap to cut Steve Slaton before Week 1.

Coach Joe Philbin called Slaton a “good fit” in the Dolphins’ new zone-blocking scheme after he signed a one-year, $700,000 deal (with no signing bonus) in March, but his roster spot was imperiled by the selection of fourth-round RB Lamar Miller. Even if Slaton does eke out a roster spot, he’ll be off the radar in all formats of fantasy football.

Source: Palm Beach Post
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TheSidelineView.com’s Adam Caplan reports the Dolphins are interested in re-signing free agent RB Steve Slaton.

Claimed off waivers from the Texans last September, the former third-round pick was active just three times for the Dolphins. He’s still only 26 years old, but has carried the ball just 43 times the past two seasons as injuries and fumbling issues have limited his playing time. He won’t be a factor in 2012.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
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The South Florida Sun-Sentinel suggests free agent RB Steve Slaton was not in ideal football shape during his time with the Dolphins last season.

“He’s no longer the quick and elusive tailback he was earlier in his career with the Texans,” opines beat writer Omar Kelly. “It would benefit Slaton to get in better shape this offseason.” We gave up the ghost on Slaton’s Dynasty value a couple years back. He won’t be guaranteed a roster spot no matter where he lands this summer.

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Coach Joe Philbin explained that the Dolphins re-signed Steve Slaton because he fits their scheme.

Philbin’s comments strongly suggest the Fins are turning to a zone-blocking scheme, which Philbin also oversaw in Green Bay. "(Slaton) is a guy we think fits our system of running the football very, very well,” Philbin said. “That’s his training. That’s kind of his background in the league so we really felt he was a good fit schematically.” Slaton projects as the Dolphins’ No. 3 running back with possible kick return value.

Source: Miami Herald
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Dolphins declared RB Steve Slaton, TE Anthony Fasano, T Will Barker, C Ryan Cook, G Ray Feinga, DL Ryan Baker and QB Pat Devin inactive for Saturday’s Week 16 game against the Patriots.

No surprises for the Dolphins. Anthony Fasano (concussion) is out, perhaps giving Brandon Marshall an extra target or two in this dream matchup.
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Dolphins declared Steve Slaton inactive for Sunday’s game against the Redskins.

Slaton served as the Dolphins’ goal-line back in Week 8, but has been inactive since Daniel Thomas (hamstring) got healthy. The rest of the inactives on a pretty healthy Miami team: TE Will Yeatman, T Will Barker, G John Jerry, DE Phillip Merling, LB Ikaika Alama-Francis and CB Nolan Carroll.
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Steve Slaton rushed five times for seven yards with a touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the Giants.

Only in Miami would Slaton serve as the clear-cut goal-line back ahead of Lex Hilliard (one carry, four yards). He got three chances from the 1-yard line, stuffing one of them in. But with Daniel Thomas (hamstring) likely back soon, Slaton’s mind-boggling usage as a power back should be short-lived. Leave him on waivers.
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