James Walker, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Dolphins free-agent profile: Louis Delmas

This offseason the Miami Dolphins have 16 free agents, 12 of which are unrestricted.

We will examine pending free agents and their chances of returning. Next, we take a look at one of Miami's starting safeties.

Player: Louis Delmas

Status: Unrestricted

2014 stats: 61 tackles, one interception

Analysis: The Dolphins made a solid one-year signing last season with Delmas. He brought energy and veteran leadership to Miami’s secondary. Miami’s defense was at its best when Delmas and fellow starting safety Reshad Jones patrolled the back end together last season. However, Delmas caught an unlucky break after tearing his ACL in a Week 14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. That’s a 9-12 month recovery and will impact Delmas’ free-agent plans. He will not be 100 percent by March when free agency opens. So don’t expect much interest. Although it’s possible the Dolphins could keep an eye on Delmas’ progress long term, they have to move on and find a starting safety via the draft or free agency.

Chances of returning: 20 percent

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