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Miami Dolphins make needed defensive strides in offseason

The Miami Dolphins ended their offseason program on June 15. Here’s a look at how they fared:

Offseason goals/grade: The Dolphins entered the offseason hoping to improve their 29th-ranked defense. They signed veteran linebacker Lawrence Timmons and safety Nate Allen in free agency and added defensive end Charles Harris and linebacker Raekwon McMillan with their first two picks in the draft. The moves paid early dividends, as Miami's team speed on defense, pass rush and ability to create turnovers are already showing. The defense beat the offense by a significant margin in most practices open to the media.