MIAMI - Quarterback Brian Griese agreed to a two-year deal with the Dolphins on Friday, ending a weeklong courtship that began after the Broncos released him.
His agent, Ralph Cindrich, said the contract had not been signed.
"We do have the parameters of a deal worked out," said Cindrich, who would not elaborate further.
Miami officials did not confirm the deal. Spokesman Harvey Greene declined comment.
Griese is expected to arrive for a physical Sunday and could be formally introduced Monday.
Griese, 28, is a Miami native whose father, Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese, led the Dolphins during their glory days of the 1970s, which included two Super Bowl titles and the league's only perfect season (17-0 in 1972).
The younger Griese will be listed second on the depth chart behind Jay Fiedler, whom the team insisted will be the starter this season.
Griese is expected to make about $500,000 this season, plus a signing bonus, with the opportunity for incentives. The deal is expected to give Griese the chance to earn from $1.5- to $2-million this season.
Under the expected terms Griese would cost a significant price against Miami's 2004 salary cap, meaning the Dolphins will either have to release Griese, restructure the second year of the deal or keep him as the starter.
"Brian's very happy to get this done," Cindrich said.
The Broncos parted ways with the quarterback Monday, releasing him in a move that will save the club more than $6-million against the salary cap in the next two seasons, $4.9-million this year.
Griese's departure from Denver was hardly a surprise. The Broncos signed quarterback Jake Plummer to a seven-year, $40-million deal in March.
BRONCOS: ESPN.com said running back Terrell Davis, who sat out last season after three injury-plagued years, told team officials that he intends to be at training camp to try a comeback.
Davis, 30, said farewell to Denver fans in a preseason game but did not formally announce his retirement. He has not participated in organized offseason workouts and has been in Phoenix rehabilitating from a series of knee injuries.
BROWNS: ESPN.com reported that tight end Aaron Shea agreed to a three-year, $2.075-million deal. Shea has 51 receptions for 437 yards and two touchdowns in three seasons.
REDSKINS: The team will hold training camp at its year-round facility in suburban Ashburn, Va., and admission and parking will be free. Three years ago owner Daniel Snyder drew nationwide ridicule by charging $10 to park and $10 to get in. That camp also was remembered for the scouts from rival teams in the stands. Because admission was charged, they were permitted to watch. They are not allowed to watch free practices. The team then trained in Carlisle, Pa., in 2001-02.
TEXANS: The team signed longsnapper Chance Pearce, its seventh-round draft choice.
