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Dolphins thinking about shaking up linebackers

Koa Misi, Joe Philbin

Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin, left, and outside linebacker Koa Misi (55) watch in the final minutes of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Jets defeated the Dolphins 20-7. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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The Dolphins spent a lot of money on free agent linebackers last year, and they appear to be set to shuffle some of those guys around.

According to Andrew Abramson of the Palm Beach Post, the Dolphins are planning to move outside linebacker Koa Misi to the middle, replacing Dannell Ellerbe.

Ellerbe would then move to the weakside, and Phillip Wheeler would play the strongside spot.

Misi signed an extension last fall, after former General Manager Jeff Ireland spent on Ellerbe and Wheeler last offseason.

Such a move would be a huge admission that last year’s moves were a mistake, but since Ireland was fired, they’re the kind that are easier to admit.