By PFW staff
Aug. 19, 2008

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano shot down a rumor on Tuesday that the club is looking to trade RB Ronnie Brown, as was suggested by ESPN’s Chris Mortensen on “Monday Night Countdown.”

“No chance that we’re trading Ronnie,” Sparano said. “There was no discussion of that internally or externally. None.”

Brown is about 10 months removed from tearing his ACL, and he’s struggled to make an impact in the team’s two preseason games, amassing just six yards on five carries. Adding to the speculation is the strong start by Ricky Williams, who looks to have recaptured at least some of his former greatness after drug-related suspensions had many wondering if he’d ever be a dependable back again.