The Associated Press

The Miami Dolphins are interested in acquiring 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker Junior Seau, who has asked San Diego to release him so he can seek a free agent deal.

And Seau's agent, Marvin Demoff, says his client is interested in the Dolphins. They spoke Tuesday with Demoff about Seau.

"There are four criteria Junior wants in a team," said Demoff, who was first contacted by the Dolphins last week. "He wants to play for a competitive team and with other good players. He wants a good grass field and a good facility. Miami fits all those criteria."

The Dolphins are in the market for better veteran leadership following a succession of late-season collapses, and coach Dave Wannstedt confirmed interest in Seau.

"Some of the things he has done and the things he has accomplished, they don't happen by accident," Wannstedt said.

BROWNS: Team president Carmen Policy has agreed to a five-year contract extension.

Policy, who has 10 percent ownership of the club, is in the final year of his contract. He said he will sign a new deal next week, but did not disclose terms.