Report: Pennington signs with Dolphins

MIAMI, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Quarterback Chad Pennington reportedly signed with the Miami Dolphins Friday, the day after he was cut by the New York Jets.

Pennington signed a multiyear deal with the Dolphins, The Miami Herald reported.

The Jets released Pennington Thursday after they acquired longtime Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.

The 32-year-old Pennington is to join the Dolphins this weekend, the newspaper said. Miami opens its pre-season schedule Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Pennington played for the Jets for eight seasons. He completed 1,259 passes for 13,738 yards and 82 touchdowns.