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The Dolphins are releasing linebacker Kyle Van Noy. Could he reunite with the Patriots?

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly releasing linebacker Kyle Van Noy, and rumors are already swirling that a possible reunion with the Patriots could be on the horizon.

Van Noy, 29, played with the Patriots from 2016-2019 and was a consistent and formidable presence during that span. He spent this past year with the Dolphins, and he made it clear that he expected to stay in Miami longer than one year.

“I am surprised and disappointed in their decision,” Van Noy said in a statement, as shared by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo on Tuesday. “As a captain, I gave my all to the team.