The Dolphins appear close to landing free-agent safety Ryan Clark, according to the Miami Herald. Clark arrived in Miami on Sunday night with the intent of sealing a deal.

The Miami Dolphins released FS Gibril Wilson on Friday, according to a league source.

Ronnie Brown was held out of practice by the Dolphins, a day after injuring his right foot.

After watching the Miami Dolphins at training camp Friday, I leave knowing this is Chad Pennington’s team, Ted Ginn is making progress, Jason Taylor will start and Ricky Williams’ has a new-found burst.

Some observations from Thomas George at Dolphins camp as storms continue to hit South Florida.

Miami keeps spending and spending — to keep its team together and improve. The latest signing: Safety Yeremiah Bell has agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth $20 million, including $10 million guaranteed. Bell will play strong safety again this year and Gibril Wilson is expected to play free safety.

The Raiders won’t be afraid to make moves after 2008 didn’t work out as planned for the team.

After being released by the Raiders after one season in Oakland, safety Gibril Wilson signed a five-year deal with the Dolphins.

The Sacramento Bee is reporting that the Raiders have released safety Gibril Wilson, defensive end Kalimba Edwards and receiver Ronald Curry. The Raiders signed Wilson last season and he joins DeAngelo Hall as another high-priced defensive back who signed with Oakland last year but will not be on the roster in 2009.