The Dolphins worked out free agent linebacker Gary Guyton on Tuesday, and on Friday he was formally added to the Fins’ offseason roster, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Guyton, 26, made the Patriots’ roster as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Tech in 2008. Guyton runs well for a 6-foot-3, 245-pound linebacker and flashed cover skills in New England, but struggled in nickel packages last season. The Patriots made little or no attempt to re-sign him.
The Dolphins are expected to run a base 4-3 defense under new coordinator Kevin Coyle. Guyton will compete for playing time at outside ‘backer.