Dolphins RG Danny Watkins "struggled with playing fast" and "worried about making too many mistakes," according to former Eagles teammate Jason Kelce. Watkins was released by the Eagles last week and went through waivers unclaimed before signing with the Dolphins for the third-year veteran minimum. Despite limited playing time last year, he rated as the No. 54 overall guard by Pro Football Focus and struggled mightily in pass protection this preseason. In Miami, Watkins is expected to serve as a strict backup to John Jerry.

Dolphins signed OG Danny Watkins to a one-year contract. Watkins was cut by the Eagles on Saturday, taking rumors that he doesn't like to play football with him. It ended a two-year run that saw the former Canadian fireman go from "safe" first-round pick to inept backup. Watkins can only play guard, so he won't be able to help the Dolphins if Jonathan Martin faceplants. The minimum salary for a third-year player is $555,000.

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Dolphins plan to sign free agent OG Danny Watkins. Watkins' agent, Joe Panos, is denying the report by saying, "Not true. I'm his agent. I think I would know." Watkins worked out for the Dolphins on Monday after going unclaimed on waivers Sunday. He'd be nothing more than a guard-only reserve in Miami, making him a candidate to be a weekly inactive.

The Dolphins worked out free agent OG Danny Watkins on Monday. The Dolphins need guard help. There's been speculation -- fueled by Eagles GM Howie Roseman's recent comments -- that Watkins lacks passion to play football. He's apparently still interested in collecting paychecks, if he's willing to work out for teams. Watkins went unclaimed on waivers Sunday.

Eagles 2011 first-round pick Danny Watkins passed through waivers unclaimed and is now a free agent. According to the Philly Inquirer, "word is" Watkins still wants to play football, even if he didn't act like it with the Eagles. He was not claimed because of a high salary from his rookie contract. Watkins could wind up resurfacing for the third-year NFL minimum, assuming he wants to go through with it.

CSN Philly's Rueben Frank suspects ex-Eagles first-round pick Danny Watkins' playing days are over. Based on getting to know Watkins in the locker room, Frank believes the 23rd overall pick in the 2011 draft's "heart was (n)ever in football," and Frank thinks Watkins "doesn't like playing the game." This is probably the best explanation for why a player so highly regarded fell flat on his face in the NFL. We're still interested to see if Watkins gets claimed on waivers.

Eagles waived OG Danny Watkins. Considered a "safe" first-round draft pick in 2011, Watkins was a complete bust in two seasons with Philadelphia, getting rag-dolled on the field and often struggling to stay on it for injury and performance reasons. He may still get some looks on waivers from teams that liked Watkins coming out of Baylor. Watkins' college teammate, Jason Smith, has also been a total NFL flop.

CSN Philly expects the Eagles to part ways with 2011 first-round OG Danny Watkins at final cuts. Coach Chip Kelly offered Watkins tepid praise after Thursday's preseason finale. "There's always really some good out of Danny, but there's also some mistakes out of Danny," Kelly said. "So it's gonna be a battle when you feel good about your (starting) five." Watkins has started just 18 games in two years. He's been a massive bust. The only thing saving him could be his fully guaranteed salary.

Eagles OG Danny Watkins reported to the team facility with a concussion on Monday. Watkins was experiencing "headaches," potentially stemming from the Eagles' preseason opener. Missed time will hurt Watkins' chances of making the team. The 2011 first-round pick has played like a bust through two seasons.

Eagles OG Danny Watkins is currently behind journey-man Allen barbre on the depth chart. While Eagles starting left guard Evan Mathis recovers from ankle surgery, Watkins had a chance to prove he belongs on the roster as a backup. Instead, Allen Barbre has been taking all of the first-team reps in Mathis' absence. The former first-round pick can officially be considered a bust, as well as a candidate for release.