The Miami Dolphins have acquired linebacker Stephone Anthony in a trade with the New Orleans Saints, the team announced Tuesday. An undisclosed draft choice was sent to the Saints in return.
A first-round pick of the Saints in 2015, Anthony started all 16 games for the team his rookie season at middle linebacker. He played in ten games last year, starting three, and has 127 career tackles, with one sack, one interception, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown.