Urbik announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday via a post on his personal Twitter account.

EDGE Analysis

Urbik, a 2009 third-round pick, spent nine years in the NFL with the Steelers, Bills and Dolphins, appearing in 100 regular-season contests (63 starts). The 32-year-old didn't suit up in 2017 after the Dolphins cut him in training camp while he was tending to a knee injury. Urbik noted that his slow recovery from the injury played a factor in his decision to retire, as he didn't believe he was capable of performing at the level he had in previous years.

The Dolphins released Urbik (knee) with an injury settlement Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran interior lineman was expected to serve as a backup for the Dolphins this season, but multiple injuries have kept him on the sidelines during camp. Now a free agent, Urbik is available to sign with another squad.

Head coach Adam Gase said Monday that Urbik will likely miss the team's season opener due to a knee injury, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Urbik missed Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens due to a back injury, but now it looks like it is his knee that could potentially delay his return to the field. Urbik was expected to start the season as Mike Pouncey's backup at center.

Urbik did not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens due to a back injury, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Urbik's injury is not expected to be a serious one, as the Dolphins are likely remaining cautious with the veteran guard midway through the preseason.

Urbik has been moved to starter at right guard in place of a struggling Cyril Richardson. Urbik received 100 percent of the snaps in the Bills' Week 8 win over the Jets. Coach Doug Marrone has a trio of huge rookie linemen he's been trying to make as part of the long-term plan, but Richardson was starting to get overwhelmed. Not that the veteran Urbik was an immediate answer - as badly as the Bills destroyed the Jets, they had troubles with the run game again. That said, the team won and Kyle Orton was for the most part pretty well protected, so we doubt Urbik will be coming out of the starting lineup any time soon.

Coach Doug Marrone confirmed the Bills' starting right guard job is up for grabs. Kraig Urbik is the incumbent, while Chris Hairston is his main competition. Hairston can play any position on the line besides center and is returning after missing all of last season with an undisclosed illness. Urbik is scheduled to count $3.375 million against the cap. He graded out as a top-20 guard at PFF in 2013, receiving positive marks both in the run and pass games. If LT Cordy Glenn is sidelined into the season, Hairston is more likely to fill in there.

The Bills aren't expected to release RG Kraig Urbik. Urbik is being pushed by Chris Hairston for the starting job, but his roster spot appears safe because of money. Urbik inked a four-year, $15 million extension in December of 2012 and is set to count over $3 million against the cap. The Bills would have to eat $2.1 million of that by cutting him. Urbik and RT Erik Pears were a weak pair on the right side of Buffalo's line last season. Pears' job is in grave danger. Unlike Urbik, he can be released without a dead money hit.

Bills signed RG Kraig Urbik to a four-year, $15 million contract extension. Urbik was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, but Buffalo locked up their versatile 27-year-old right guard after he posted back-to-back solid seasons. Urbik has started 24 games over the last two years and grades out as one of Pro Football Focus' top-25 guards for 2012 heading into Week 16. Andy Levitre, Buffalo's left guard, is also eligible for unrestricted free agency after the season.

Bills RG Kraig Urbik (foot) is listed as questionable on the Week 10 injury report. Urbik practiced on a limited basis this week and is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Patriots. He missed three games earlier this season due to injury. With Erik Pears (hip, injured reserve) out for the year, Chris Hairston will make his second straight start at right tackle.

Bills RG Kraig Urbik is expected to return from his ankle injury in Week 9. Shelved since Week 4, Urbik used the Week 8 bye to nurse himself back to full health. His return should provide a boost for the Bills' running game.