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Former Houston Texans center Steve McKinney told FOX 26 Sports Saturday he has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins.

"I will sign with Miami (Sunday) or Monday," McKinney said. "I feel it's a good opportunity with a good organization."

McKinney started the first three games of the 2007 season for the Texans before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

McKinney was an original member of the Texans organization and the first unrestricted free agent ever signed by the club. He is from the Houston area and a former star at Texas A and M

McKinney, a versatile athlete, played center and guard when needed by the Texans

McKinney was one of four Texans to play in the team's first 80 games and he started the initial 64.

McKinney said this was not an easy decision.

"It was tough," McKinney said. "I'm obviously from Texas and I have been living here and playing here for six years.

"It's going to be hard to leave, especially with the Texans on the brink of being something special."

McKinney, who has played ten years in the NFL, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round in 1998.

He played in 61 games for the Colts, starting 60.