The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Miami Dolphins are not prepared to cut Wallace, their disgruntled wide receiver, just yet. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL Total Access on Wednesday that the Dolphins are exploring the trade route based not just on Wallace's play, but also his fit in the locker room.
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Wallace infamously removed himself from the season finale, leading to a shouting match with coach Joe Philbin. But as NFL.com's Chris Wesseling noted, Wallace's trade value was perhaps best represented by Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti's recent comments on Torrey Smith's free agency prospects. "Mike Wallace got $10 million," Bisciotti said, "I don't think anyone thinks that was a good deal." A one-trick pony as a deep threat having trouble clicking with Ryan Tannehill, Wallace is due $9.85 million in 2015 as part of a five-year, $60 million deal that runs through 2017. Wesseling added: "It's hard to imagine another team giving up anything of value for the rights to Wallace's bloated salary and prima donna attitude. ..." Stay tuned.