Starks staying with Fins

Team gives defensive tackle franchise tag

MIAMI – All-Pro defensive tackle Randy Starks is staying with the Dolphins this year.

According to several reports, the team has given Starks the franchise tag.

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The move keeps Starks off the free agent market.

During his 5-years with Miami, Starks hasn't missed a game and has recorded 22 sacks.

ESPN reports that tagging Starks, means OT Jake Long, CB Sean Smith, and WR Brian Hartline will all become free agents.