Mike Wallace denies asking out of game

Joe Philbin says 'coaching decision' made not to play Dolphins receiver in second half

Mike Wallace speaks to the media one day after the Miami Dolphins finished the 2014 season.

DAVIE, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins aren't going quietly into the offseason.

Wide receiver Mike Wallace is denying an NFL Network report that he asked out of the Dolphins game Sunday against the Jets.

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"I don't have no problem with nobody," Wallace told the media Monday.

Miami head coach Joe Philbin said he had a private conversation with Wallace.

"I've never really discussed private conversations with the players to anybody," Philbin said. "Those are private conversation. He and I had a discussion and then I made a coaching decision."

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Philbin was seen on the sidelines talking to Wallace late in the second quarter. Wallace never played in the second half.

Wallace held a bizarre interview after the game Sunday in which Brandon Gibson stood next to him and did all the talking for Wallace.

The Dolphins head into the offseason at 8-8.

Owner Stephen Ross has assured Philbin that his job is safe.

"Going 8-8 again, obviously, I failed my obligation and responsibility to Mr. Ross," Philbin said.


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David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.

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