BY SEAN DONOVAN
Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges, according to the Santa Barbara Independent. The charges stemmed from an April 2011 incident in which Misi allegedly punched through a door and assaulted a man in Isla Vista, California, a town near Santa Barbara.Misi, 25, was charged with residential burglary, assault with serious injury, and dissuading a witness.
The former Utah standout is entering his third year with the Dolphins, after being drafted in the second round of the 2010 draft. Misi was drafted as a pass rushing outside linebacker but has battled injury and not produced to expectations. Miami has stated that they may try Misi in a some new roles as first-year defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle installs his defense, which is expected to be a hybrid of the 3-4 and 4-3.
Misi was arraigned Friday and posted a $10,000 bond. Neither Misi or the team have commented on the incident.
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