Carpenter, Miami's kicker the past five seasons, had his contract terminated. The move saves the Dolphins considerable money,Hombre/Mujer Nike Air VaporMax 97 Silver Bullet AJ7291-002, because he would have received nearly $2.7 million this year in the final season of a four-year deal.
The Dolphins signaled Carpenter's job was jeopardy when they drafted Sturgis in the fifth round in April. Sturgis set a school record for field goals at Florida, where he went 70 for 88, including eight successful kicks from 50 yards and beyond.
