Joey Porter said he wants to be released by the Miami Dolphins because he was frustrated about his reduced role last season and doubts his relationship with coach Tony Sparano can be repaired.

Porter told the Dolphins' flagship radio station he wants to be waived rather than traded so he can join another team as an every-down linebacker.

"Knowing I'm unhappy and bringing that negative vibe to a team, you don't want me coming to the stadium with that look on my face, 'Why am I here?' "

Porter said as his role diminished last season, he talked with Sparano only on Sundays and stopped speaking with football czar Bill Parcells or general manager Jeff Ireland. Porter was unhappy about being replaced by pass-rush specialist Cameron Wake in situations.

"I'm an every-down player," Porter said. "I'm supposed to be out on the field when the game's on the line. I was on the sideline in the fourth quarter cheering."

Porter led the AFC in 2008 with 17 1/2 sacks. His sack total this season fell to nine, still the Dolphins' high.

"Being 32, I don't have time to be playing childish games. If you want to put Cameron Wake in the game, go ahead and good luck to you. Let me go find a job somewhere else."

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez will have an elective procedure to strengthen and stabilize the ligaments around his patella tendon in his left knee. He will have the surgery within the next few weeks and will need about eight weeks of recovery time. ...Coach Gary Kubiak has a new contract that will keep him with Houston through the 2012 season according to two reports.

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